Overview & Reviews

The Hyundai Sonata receives minor exterior styling updates and an all-new interior for 2009, giving it one of the most upscale cabins in the midsize sedan class. Power and fuel economy have also been increased for both four- and six-cylinder engines, while the automatic transmission has been retuned for smoother shift quality. An auxiliary audio jack has been added to the standard features list, while the Limited trim level adds two-level heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and an optional navigation system.

• Beautiful interior, velvety ride, spacious cabin and trunk, impressive value with long features list, lengthy warranty.

User Reviews:

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  POOR SHOCKS - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By RetiredRich - December 25 - 6:10 am

  We have had our Sonata almost a year now and very pleased with all but one thing. I have got as much as 33 mpg on trips and low as 22 mpg around town. All around quality seems great. Ride is smooth until a big bump is hit and the shocks dont prevent it from bottoming out. So it makes a loud bang on big bumps. I think the shocks are weak. That wouldnt keep me from buying another Sonata.

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  5 speed manual transmission - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By David Little - December 21 - 5:40 am

  Great car until I would shift gears on the interstate (5 speed manual)and the clutch would just lay on the floor- flat! I loved everything else about the car so I traded it for a 2009 Sonata automatic. No problems now with the car. Of course, I took a beating on my trade-in.

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  like it alot - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By lizzy - December 7 - 8:13 pm

  we bought this car on black Friday, after test driving several others including the 4 cylinder Sonata. The V6 rocks! It was preowned with 6100 miles, but when i drove it the first time, i knew this would be the car for me. We were strongly interested in the Jetta turbo, but after driving the Sonata, felt the Jetta was overpriced. I totally love all the gadgets in the limited. Had the bluetooth added. nice. i have a few friends with the same car and they love theirs too. I do a long commute everyday and this car has made it so much nicer than my Saturn Vue.

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  Best Sonata Ltd. Ever - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Jerry Meyers - November 22 - 11:10 pm

  After owning the 2006 and 2007 Sonata Limited during the past, I was amenable to test driving the 2009 based upon several auto magazine reviews and 60,000 combined driving miles. My 2009 Sonata Limited ranks among the very best autos(including Mercedes, BMWs, Infinity Q45 etc) that I have driven during the past 40 years. The ride is exceptional smooth, handling secure, road noise non-existent, braking responsive without fade, and highway entrance acceleration terrific! The interior is well appointed,and XM radio stations crisp. In addition, my combined gas mileage is over 26 mph,and, I often approach 31 mph on highway driving. My only two complaints are the navigation system & blue odometer.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Gary - November 10 - 4:43 am

  I spent 4 months researching cars to replace my beloved GMC Envoy (SUV). Everything else was too small, or overpriced, or didnt have stability control. And while I had my mind set on a 4 cylinder SE (for the price and fuel economy), a V6 came along as a dealer demo with 9500 miles on it. Thus, it was cheaper than a "new" 4 cylinder and now I have a car with a super-powerful and smooth, unbelievably quiet engine. The car now has nearly 11,000 miles on it with no rattles. Im averaging 24 mpg on my 12 mile suburban commute. I got 35 mpg on an all-highway trip. Great in the mountains. Great looks, super comfortable, very modern. Beats every car Ive owned, including a Passat.

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  rattle rattle annoys me - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By david d. - October 21 - 9:13 pm

  Way too much rattling. Especially from the back. I took it back and they told me thats it. I find myself dodging anything and everything. And too much Windows.

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  Excellent Car - Excellent Value - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By PV - October 5 - 5:46 pm

  We bought this car for my Fiancé to get something bigger than her Mazda Miata and we couldnt be happier. I love the car and some of my previous cars include BMWs and Mercedes. Hyundai really did a great job with the interior of this car. It looks very "Lexus like". The Exterior is great, despite the wheels. My Fiancé still doesnt like the wheels, but theyre actually starting to grow on me. I guess it makes it look more European. It also drives great. Plenty of pick-up in the V6. Initially, we were going to get the 4 Cyl, but at the time we got it the 4 Cyls werent as available as the V6s. Im now glad we got the V6, and the MPG difference is negligible, plus it has dual exhaust

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  GREAT CAR FOR THE MONEY PAID - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Mladen - September 14 - 2:10 am

  I am a car enthusiast and love cars. I cant afford BMWs or Mercedes so I have to buy what I can afford. This is our 2nd Hyundai (have a 2007 Santa Fe limited). I paid $13,500 out of the door. You can not buy a new car for this money. Now to the car, great redesigned interior, VERY smooth 4cyl 175hsp engine with a VERY smooth suspension and soft clutch, very quiet ride, no more or less than a Honda Accord (which I also have). Theres plenty of room, very comfortable seats, nicely designed dash and center console and beautiful exterior and paint selections. I only wish that the GLS came with the sunroof option and the dual exhaust or that the SE model came in a 5speed transmission. I love it

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  Excellent Buy - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Dave - September 12 - 11:46 am

  I recently purchased the Limited V6 with NAV, Leather, Bluetooth. Have about 700 miles. Averaging 28.5 MPG true Highway, 24 MPG Limited city, 21MPG City. Overall very impressed with vehicle. Drove the Camry and the Sonata blew it away in comfort and styling. Only knock is slight hesitation in acceleration after decelerating. Nav performs great and much smaller than most vehicles and touch screen a plus, Bluetooth has good performance. The fit and finish is far superior than the 2008 Sonata. Seats are very comfortable and dual zone temperature control feature is awesome although temperature seems to run a little hotter than actual. Purchased car during 2K rebate. No regrets with purchase.

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  Love this car - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Robert Gravel - September 11 - 10:54 pm

  Ive owned my Sonata V6 Sport since new from March 2009 til now (Feb 2015) and theres 71,000 km on it.Its been flawless the whole time except 2 years ago I had to get the TPS replaced under warranty (a known issue that I knew about before buying this car).Ive stuck to the maintenance schedule and again its been perfect.I replaced the battery last year but having a battery last THAT long is pretty good especially when I do a lot of city/short distance driving.