2005 Hyundai Sonata Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.60/5 Average
117 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2005, trim levels have been slightly revised, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink remote transmitter has been added to the LX.

Pros:
  • Excellent warranty, pleasant highway ride, refined V6 engine, lots of storage space.
Cons:
  • Noisy four-cylinder engine, bland interior design and materials, tight rear-seat legroom, tepid handling.

User Reviews:

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  • Great buy! - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    Very pleased with the car, smooth driving and good power. Very well equiped for the price.

  • 2005 Hyundai Sonata - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    I dont have a lot of miles, but so far I have really enjoyed the car. I traded in a 2004 Honda Accord, and have not regreted it. In fact, my old Honda is still sitting on the car lot. However, there is a faint vibration coming from behind the dash...and I cant find it. It is driving me nuts. Also the radio is probably the most annoying radio every made. Why is there a tape deck with it...can you still buy tapes? The car has been fun, it had good acceleration and makes heads turn. Its my mini- Jag. To my supprise, there are several aftermarket items for it. One last thing, it corners well, but tends to sway a little too much sometimes. I could put some anti-sway bars on or slow down....

  • 2005 hyundai lx - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    Love this car. Great style, value and ride.

  • Joes Review - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    Vehicle while not as finished in the interior as former cars I have owned such as Mercedes and Infiniti is still quite adequate and comfortable. Extremely quite and smooth ride. Performance not equal to higher ends but more than adequate for normal city and highway driving. V6 has good power and can get you out of the way when needed. Exterior is excellent is often mistaken for a Jaguar. Great lines and look. Warranty and service are on a par with my Mercedes and Infiniti experience. Dollar for features its a great value, good looks, handles great and pleasant to drive. Lacks only in interior creature comforts but this is exceeded by the outstanding 10 year 100 mile warranty. $ for $ great

  • I love my Sonata!! - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    This is the perfect car for me--not too small, not too big. The exterior is as nice as the interior. It is comfortable and gets great mileage!! The ride is smooth and very quiet. The warranty is great, I have been happy with my decision to purchase a Sonata.

  • 2005 Hyundai Sonata - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    Not having much experience in car buying & owning at only 19 years old this car caught my eye. It has the performace needed for being a teenager. Has the confort, safety, room, & reliability as being a single parent. Out of my three cars Ive owned (1994 Ford Probe, 2003 Ford Taurus, & this 2005 Hyundai Sonata) this is definitely the best. It is the most refined & the price is reasonable.

  • 2005 Sonata GLS - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    The cars engine runs wonderfully. I feel a little surging with the transmission and may have to bring it in to see whats up with that -it could still just be breaking itself in... I dont know. I had to bring it back about a week after I bought it because one of the front passenger map lights wouldnt go off (they replaced a fuse...the service is quite prompt) Other than that, its a well made vehicle and Id buy this car again if I had to do it over again.

  • Its affordable - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    I dont know if you would consider going from a Buick Century Custom to a Sonata a step down or not. But, the Buick only lasted 97000 miles before the transmission went out. 99% of those miles were freeway miles and the Buick was well maintained. The Sonata doesnt ride quite as nice as the Buick, nor does it have the pep of the Buicks V6 engine. But, for the money the Sonata is a nice car. And, I am especially impressed with the warranty, I wish the Buick had one like it. I expect to get many years of service from the Sonata considering the number of miles I drive per week will be dropping from 540 to about 25. I also expect the $250 monthly gas expenses to drop to pocket change.

  • GOOD SOLID CAR - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    A GREAT CAR. VERY RELIABLE. GAS MILEAGE IS INCREDIBLE. LUXURIOUS FEEL AND LOOK. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

  • Impressed! - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
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    I love this car..I have owned many cars in my lifetime but this one impressed me the most! I fell in love withit the moment I saw it on the road. For the money you cannot beat it.

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