2009 Hyundai Sonata Manual Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test Drive

A family sedan that just wants to play it safe, an appealing price, generous warranty, and smooth ride are some of the reasons why you would buy this vehicle. For those of you looking to add a bit more appeal to your family car would be wise to check out other vehicles on the market.

[@iberianlion1459]

This is a very reliable car.

[@domiquekelley2058]

I just hit 205010 miles today and it's running fine with me and I paid it off last month

[@pantherman8719]

Sounds like you took care of it.

[@DJIRIZE]

I have never seen this guy genuinely like a car before

[@captionze]

Right?!?🤣🤣i would love to know what his favorite car is. Probably nothing. And I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@dasmuven1911]

@@captionze probably a Lexus or Infiniti with soft touch materials 😂

[@cazkev44]

Sonata is a great commuter car I own a sonata and honestly I love and I wouldn't trade over nothing

[@bradleygoode116]

just purchased one of these with 243000 miles, gls auto trans, runs like a top, oil pan is dry no oil leaks, the only thing i can find wrong with it is left rear window regulator is bad and glove box light doesnt work, rides smooth with almost new michelin defender tires, maybe a good deal for $1500, will see how far it will go.

[@mattcasey8810]

hell yea just got a 2010 gls manual yesterday

[@kristianhermann5971]

Just a suggestion. Stop being so subjective in your reviews. Approach your tests more objectively. Be honest, but don't be bias. It's immediately obvious.

[@giovannii5759]

Kristian Hermann I've always felt this way, recently unsubscribed.

[@Greenshow81]

It's very apparent that the reviewer is very biased against Hyundais and Toyotas and favors Hondas if you watch some of the other videos. This generation of Sonata was actually very reliable and had better reliability than the generation that followed it.

[@sleeksilver]

He works for a Honda dealer in Northern VA. He is incredibly biased.

[@alexrazmjookhah6195]

sleeksilver yes! He says everything negative about other car brands except for Honda. he suck

[@Mettz97]

Greenshow81 i thought i was the only one to say something.

[@kevinkenny9355]

My personal favorite generation too!

[@SteveBuchanan1447]

My 2009 has been a great car for me. I bought it with only 3K on it and it now has 132K. Has always been serviced through a dealer (just my preference) and all of the mechanics are in fine working order. Yes, it is a bit slow off the line, but I had a very long commute to work for many years, and this car got me there and through many road trips without fail. I lived in a very snowy part of the US and got around just fine with snow tires. I was unaware that they even made these cars with a stick. I very much like my car and I plan on keeping it until death do us part!

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon8216]

Same with mine, my 09 was my first car and I'm keeping her til the end. Mine isn't a full stick shift, but has the option and it's fun to play with.

[@myevilangelofdeath]

they need to let me do a review. i just traded my dragster (94 blazzer ls conversion stage 2 n.o.s sitting on 295-65 15x10) for a 2009 manual sonata. that's right. i now drive in a comfortable and quiet car and relatively cheaper than something like a chevy cruze or a honda accord Hyundai did a very good job.

[@Simonkipnerssoul]

Hyundai might not make a slew of sporty cars (besides the genesis and Veloster) but I think theyve pretty much replaced Nissan as one of the more reliable car brands available.

[@youvids9820]

Yep i would buy a Hyundai over a nissan any day, nissans are drunk

[@kurobriggs1394]

hyundai sonata!!! i love it, its 1 of my cherished car

[@wtDrake]

As a 2006 Sonata V6 owner, I can agree with much of what he said. The ride is soft and floaty. My previous car was a Celica so it had a much sportier ride which I liked, but overtime the Sonata's comforting ride became a pleasant thing when I started driving people around. The seats are uncomfortable after a while, they are definitely sort of flat. You just have to adjust properly. Visibility is pretty good for a sedan, especially the front. As you can see with this video, the dash is very low so outward frontal visibility is damn good. Never tried the 4 cylinder, but the one saving grace for my car is the 3.3L V6. As this reviewer said, some Hyundai engines are torquey. The V6 has a lot of good low end power which really throw you back in your seat. To give you some perspective on its power, I've beaten an Acura RSX Type-S and kept up with a 2010 Acura TL with a 280hp V6. Not sure why the 3.3L seems a lot faster than its numbers indicate (235hp, 225lb. tq.) but it does make my Sonata feel more sporty when I'm not cruising comfortably. Overall, I would recommend a V6 model of this generation. With the 17 inch wheels as the reviewer said and dual exhaust, it certainly looks far better than this one. And if you just baby it around and drive economically, you can expect an average of 22-24 in mixed driving. You only get a couple more mpgs with the 4 cylinder and that sounds miserable to drive.

[@jareds7969]

You'd be right. I have a 2009 4 cylinder model and it feels like I'm driving a go-kart. Supposedly making 175hp, it's a really slow car. Once you are doing 80MPH on the interstate, the engine has no further power to pass anyone also doing 80MPH. I've almost gotten into a few wrecks because of this. It's got plenty of power at low speeds but at high speeds, there is no power to be had and from the MPG I'm getting, you might as well get a V6.

[@danielloveschristy]

we have a 2010 gls automatic 2.4 liter. its a quick, awesome, and comfortable car. your an idiot for bashing it. i bet this guy has a 97 honda lowered with chopped springs with a non turbo single slinger.

[@gabrielzamudio3001]

GAY!!!!

[@tlg-]

Kia and Hyundai have been making quick and significant improvements since 2005. I own a 2005-2010 era Kia product [2007 Spectra 5-speed] and it has been flawlessly reliable. I use it for delivering pizza and it has 107,000 kilometers and have owned it since 20,000. It hasn't required anything other than new tires, an alignment, and oil changes *knock on wood*. I decided to take a chance on the Kia because it was very cheap, since it is an unfamiliar model and has a manual transmission.

[@MC-vo7vt]

I’m very happy with my 09. Wish it was manual but they’re hard to find. Has 137,000 and does its job without any fanfare. For the money, it’s fine.

[@455Transam]

5:43......It ain't a muscle car dude!! Sheesh!!!

[@ebonybailey-jackson4423]

how much does this car cost? I want this for my first car

[@MRREVILOable]

This is what you get when someone who wants to make a review of a car already hates the car in advance. Do not listen to this guy or even sub to the channel. He's biased. This car is sweet, reliable and strong. It's special... Very good engine.. Even better than the 2012 model😊

[@markandbettyjohnson5703]

Totally agree. We have a 2010 GLS. Bought in 2010 with 14,000 miles. Have 101,000 now and still runs great. Also have a 2018 Sonata SEL. With what I've heard about these GDI engines, we're holding on to our 2010. It may outlast the 2018!

[@inclusivelove5165]

It is nice to see you from that long ago. Good job for all this years.👌

[@ToyotaCelicaDude1]

Why are you complaining so much about it. I highly doubt the camry or accord from that timeframe had a great sounding engine. Stop enhancing the bad stuff about it. There are good things about it too.

[@jagrcantakeyou]

i just bought one of these. it's a great car.

[@felipegallegos4696]

I have the v6 limited version.Got it this year with 60k miles on it. I love it and I will never get rid of it 👍

[@phlose]

Any common issues here and then?

[@felipegallegos4696]

@@phlose not at all. I’ve done all the basic maintenance and it’s treated me well to this day. No issues whatsoever

[@spjr99]

​@@phlosei tell people all the time I've had my sonata for 100,000 miles literally nothing has gone wrong. Only basic maintenance. Oh and some of the plastic interior bits are starting to break, but the car is 16 years old so I don't really short them for that

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

One person I knew had an 2007 Hyundai Sonata and he said that it was a wonderful car that ran really well. It did die and wasn't able to run anymore, but they had it for almost 16 years, and no problems until it died on them.

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

I haven't personally driven a new Sonata, so I can't speak for that. But I do agree. This car has been one of the most reliable vehicles i've owned yet. I don't understand how the engine bay looks 'dull'. This isn't a performance car. The reviewing style needs to be adjusted to the class of car.

[@johvanortiz6267]

I agree with everything he said. I own a 2008 Sonata f24s and the clutch is very vague and shifter really does not like to be operated quickly. Also, the engine suffers from rev hang. But it is comfy and smooth.

[@OhPhuckYou]

Do you like super heavy clutches or lighter ones with great feel?

[@svenskfox]

It looks dull under the hood? Is that important for a midsize family sedan? Kind of an odd thing to complain about

[@shivam220]

new sonata and genesis are amazing hyundai really stepped up

[@KenKellySWFL]

I have a silver 2009 GLS with almost 160k miles and a 5 speed manual. I use it as my daily commuter and for road trips, I can squeeze about 550 miles (highway driving) out of a full tank of gas! I actually enjoy driving this car more than my 300C with a 5.7 HEMI! There was a flaw with the paint process Hyundai used (and denies), it doesn’t rust, but the paint flakes off. My hood looks like hell, but the car is still as tight as a drum. One of the mechanics at the Hyundai service department wanted to buy it from me because of the manual.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Great review! Nice 2TR jacket, as well.

[@dasmuven1911]

It seems like every car review video I see you have a comment posted on it 😂 I’ve been a long time subscriber to your channel, I hope things are going well!

[@disan9135]

Bought a 2010 Sonata GSL with 200,000 and it runs perfectly fine. It is comfortable and it has been reliable so far.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I like this gen better than the 6th & 7th gens mostly cause this gen offered a V6. My family & I rented a 2008 Sonata V6 years ago & it was a very pleasant & comfortable car with strong, smooth power from the 3.3L V6. I personally like V6's way more than Turbo 4's cause they sound much better & have better real world performance.

[@abdulqadadat4372]

Nice review

[@feathers93]

You should review more average everyday cars like this. Not sure why but i really like watching those reviews!

[@R3beLOutLaW]

What is the muffler body size for 2010 Hyundai Sonata? Length? Width? Im trying to buy an aftermarket muffler and need to know size.

[@AvenueD417]

Is the key to the ignition supposed to unlock the driver side door or is that a separate key. My key doesn’t fit

[@spjr99]

Me or my family has owned this car for 200,000 miles. It has never had a major repair.

[@elcanbu5610]

Awesome car. We own an 07 still runs like new

[@Tig-Wan]

I looked on the jerrys ford website and you guys have a focus titanium in kona blue fully loaded. Please please please review that and demonstrate the active park assist. It's used with 25,000 miles. Love the color and I think a lot of people myself included would love a video on that car. Thanks sooooo much. Congrats on the proposal and keep making these great car review. You are really good at it. :-)

[@peacefrog0521]

Interesting, the 2005-2008 Sonata 2.4L (like mine) had a much larger engine cover with sound insulation. If you pull it off, it looks very much like the 2009 in this video. Which makes me wonder whether this particular car might be missing the original engine cover, or if it was deleted for 2009.

[@henryd1981]

My brother used to have a Sonata that was of this generation. He really liked it, and the only reason he traded it in was to get his "dream car", which was a new VW Jetta TDI.

[@ProBenja5]

Hyundai's are for people who wants a reliable and comfortable car to go from A to B, they are not fast or exiting cars not even to look at (the old ones). My mom has an 07' Hyundai Matrix with over 120k km. and its a fine, reliable and spacious car. Also the getz its the same as an accent but in a hatchback form.

[@lukehoisington4236]

mid size sedans have come a long way. they were crap about 10 years ago and now I don't know which one I want most.

[@uakronsam116]

I actually like this generation of Sonata over the new generation. I'd buy this over a Fusion or Camry, and even the 4cyl Accord (if I had to choose between then Sonata V6 or the Accord 4cyl of course).

[@w140fan]

I see the engagement ring on your finger looks very good :)

[@mathewhogan2281]

Honestly my 09 manual sonata has been a beast in ont can winters rippin e and drifting in the old man rig has been fun hasnt let me down once but she has developed a ticking but that's just prolly from me reving it for the boys honestly if your looking for a cheap banger get a hyundai

[@f181234]

Can you guys do that 5th gen honda civic in the background

[@lorinwalker1493]

Does anyone know the hp on the v6?

[@Tig-Wan]

Wow! An'09 with super low miles. Who owned this car? It would be a great commuter car to and from work. I'm sure the price is reasonable too

[@JosephJLara]

Could you review a 2012 Mazda 6 and cx9

[@PokedexHolderBlack]

So I'm in the market of buying my first car. one of the options is the 09 Sonata. Uses, 129k miles on the dot. I am a tall person, 6'4, would anyone say this car is a good pick for me?

[@pantherman8719]

Did you find a car that's good for you? (I know your post was 4 yrs ago)

[@PokedexHolderBlack]

@@pantherman8719 Yeah! I ended up with a Chevy Impala! Plenty of room for my legs!

[@alirajab7659]

كيف يتم قلع المقعد الخلفي لسيارة السوناتا الامريكية هونداي 2009 لغرض التنظيف والغسيل

[@SMITPGG1997]

Good Review Of 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 😁

[@OIIIIIIOJeep]

What do you mean it took styling cues from the Honda Accord? This generation Sonata came out in mid 2005 as a 2006 model, the Accord at that time looked nothing like it. But maybe that's just me. If anything, the new 2013 Accord has taken styling cues from the Hyundai Genesis.

[@pedrof830]

Any chance of getting your hands on an FRS or BRZ? I'd love to get your perspective on them.

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

Hyundai did offer a 3.3L V6 in this generation Sonata

[@taylorjefferson9245]

Saabfrk and its the best vehicle ive had, its just now approachin 200,000 miles. Ive owned a volvo s40 and a accord coupe manual and he sonata is a car you car own for a while becaue its soo cheap to maintain and rarely ever needs it

[@can2ej6]

i think in america they have the aveo

[@darcyjake1]

can you review some 90's and 80's cars as you done none!!! :(

[@ProtegeTuype]

I like this car but I would take the 3.3V6 or higher trim .

[@trr5291]

My aunt has a 2006 sonata. It was nice when it was new. It's getting older now. The Arizona sun is destroying her paint.

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

I still don't understand why this car is getting so much hate...my '10 SE is going strong at 106k. Build quality is fantastic and the engine and transmission are going strong. Sure there are better cars out there, but for the price, it doesn't get much better to be honest. I may be a bit biased myself because I own a Sonata, but I feel that this channel doesn't like Korean cars at all no matter what.

[@landstripcoinman2485]

This nigga complained for the whole video😂

[@v33sonata]

This car is much better then your leading on to believe. You picked a 4cyl sedan and narcked on its slow shifting and lack of power. Try a v6 if you wanted something faster. Sonata great car for the money ;)

[@ProBenja5]

Google it, lol It wasnt's sold in the US but its a b-segment minivan although its based in the elantra platform also i dont think they ever sold a small minivan in the U.S the closest thing is the mazda 5 but that is a c-segment minivan.

[@alpzepta]

Probably the last Sonata with manual transmission

[@pantherman8719]

My first car. I dunno. I love it.

[@TexasAggieNetwork]

Bought one today with 102k for $2500

[@gaijinblow]

Hmm I thought the rear looked more like a passat.

[@kcirreb94]

@gravitygun123 that car isn't offered in the united states

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

yo Sofyan can you please film that GMC Envoy at 9:33 thanks

[@OriginalSongs]

Im getting a white one tomorrow stick shift i hope i learn lmaoo

[@OriginalSongs]

@@user-rn8pj2tq6g yes bro that was my first car a year ago, when i had it only had to change 02 sensors and the master cylinder after that the car was realible not gonna lie I used the car daily and never had a problem

[@bmwmsport11]

The SE trim looked pretty good in 2007. But the new ones are a great improvement.

[@KenCarTechMeow]

The Chevrolet Aveo? That's not the same thing as the Hyundai Getz. Wow.

[@nuwan70]

I have one of these and its very good car,and i know it my car it 2.4 litre and is very quite and silent at high rpm but the video above its just so rough and noisy.

[@can2ej6]

nvmd they do look suspiciously similar

[@jareds7969]

I've got this same car except with the automatic transmission and I have to floor the damn thing to get it to do anything. As mentioned, once you leave second gear, the engine likes to rev to 6,000 and not have any power to show for it.

[@randalfuentes6953]

Thats little river turnpike hahaha

[@Morenata19]

It’s a 2.4 4cly I have the same one

[@tuolumne9]

engine bay branding is in line with late commers wanting to advertise in a "me too" fashion. Example: GM with VVT, Hyundai with "CGI", Infiniti with "mid ship engine".

[@KenCarTechMeow]

That car isn't sold in the United States.

[@martindebrois1472]

I drove one, for 6 months ... Did not fail to engage the powerband, going to 2nd gear .... It was a very quick car (For it's time). Something was wrong with this vehicle. {Or driver didn't know how to drive it}

[@NastyfingurZ]

The reviewer is a horrible commentator.He may sound like he know what he talking about but he sucks.Dude if your trying to sell a car don't rag on it.Its not a sports car and your reving it up and driving it like a sports car and honda sucks i had one got rid of it cause of the ride suspension,the weak motor,and the seats are flatter and hard i felt like i was sitting on the cement outside my house what an tard.Its an economical car not a sports car and u dont know how to test drive this vehicle.I'm on my second hyundai traded my honda within one month of purchasing it so it was only one month old like i say the honda car sucks and made cheap.Hyundai way better car and i will never look back!!

[@1blackbirrrd]

" honda sucks i had one got rid of it cause of the ride suspension,the weak motor,and the seats are flatter and hard i felt like i was sitting on the cement outside my house" I was agreeing with you up until that point. I'd agree with you there if we were talking about any of the Accords or Civics before 2008. The newer ones are better by a longshot, and the Accords are getting even better. The Civic is still alright, Honda seems to be more about putting cool technology in them rather than making a car that does a good job at being a car. They're always dramatically upgrading the HUD and the infotainment displays, and demoed Android Auto in their 2014 Civic (yet, doesn't seem to be coming until the 2016 release). Nonetheless, they drive way better than you're describing.

[@NastyfingurZ]

Dude i had purchase a 2013 honda civic 2 dr coup that sport model and return it cause of no space no power,and to low the car is an unsafe car and it does not ride better than a hyundai.What u can get in a hyundai these days u cant even get even in a top dollar car honda.I have a turbo sonata and that new honda accord cant even touch that car.The warranty is garbage on all hondas.I have a comfort knowing that if anything goes wrong wiith my car im assured that i wont be wandering if im paying for that.You cant rev up this 4 cyl it has balls for a 4 cyl on the highway and from the jump.Even that GLS you have there its not a bad car it rides like im driving on air.But its a gas safe driving car the one i drove the few days that i had it it gave me 600 miles to the whole tank.I dont even think the hybrid from honda cant even touch that.It had a lot of room for a 4 cylinder front and back the radio i have to say was a little weak but not a bad car.Now the old hondas i think is a way better car than the hyundai back in the 90's.Even the 80's models was not even to bad.You see those cars were durable and worth to purchase just like the old toyota celicas that i still see around til this day.I would to like to see u get into a new civic or honda and u will get the same results of a weak motor.But now technology has gotten better and the honda management find it better to make cheaper and lighter cars than make safe reliable cars.I see that your a honda person but that my point of view this is my second sonata that i bought new and i never look back...

[@xuimod]

Lol, one of the kindest negative reviews I've ever seen.

[@MegaScreamingbanshee]

Lol i drove one of these in drivers ed xD

[@muhann4d]

03:36 Lexus LF-A 0-60 =)

[@ProtegeTuype]

I preffer Hyundai over Mazda

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

Looks like they changed the key for 2010 cause my '10 Sonata SE has the newer key...THANK GOD

[@00kirbyd]

I know what he means about the comfort of Hyundai/Kia seats. They're literally a pain in the a**!

[@TheK24Kyle]

whatever you say. its my opinion so get over it

[@moflo4540]

the tail lights look just the Honda accord's

[@tuolumne9]

Average in every respect. New one may have more interesting styling, but still isn't all that impressive on the road

[@jakeman165]

those black plastic interior door handles are gross, lol

[@kylemartinez3008]

me & my girl have probloms cus of this car so fuck this car just cus you have a car you think you have power

[@JAMAICANTECHDUDE]

It looks identical to honda accord.

[@j.wagner8639]

I really don't like direct injection engines. Has a lot of unnecessary comments in this video but if you put the video in Mute will be much better..

[@sylvaingosselin3854]

sonata better then honda

[@shawnchristian5279]

What kind of reviewing is this? 50% nice, 50% bad? bruh make up your mind

[@Jakeman21642]

What a cheap piece of crap. Give me a passat or Accord....hell I'll even take a camry over this cheapbox.

[@perfectenglish5586]

You are soooo negative.... "could be worse".

[@TheK24Kyle]

LOL what a cheap ass knock off. its like going to family dollar or walbaums and having bounty paper towels and koreas choice paper towels. OVIOUSLY the bounty paper towels (honda accord, passat and camry, and fusion) cost more but holy hell they are so much better. then theres that gritty shit paper towels for cheap. I.E. the sonota.