Car Reviewers Love Hyundai, But Should You Buy It?

[@ravipeiris4388]

I viewed this review until I actually saw the car at the Costco parking lot and mistook it for the Lincoln Continental from few years past. Man, the Sonata has truly matured. Thanks for the review,

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Perhaps my friend but all the opportunities are in Cali NY and Florida NC is just a nice place to live doesn’t do me much good tho 😅 oh well I’ll work with what I’ve got

[@ibadrehman4967]

seeing people like you really makes my day and life easier cuz you give unbiased review. just solid facts and feedback.

[@박동석-u7u]

i love my 2021 sonata limited..its the best sedan ive ever had..i had 2020 camry trd but he had fuel pump issue and transmission issue so i got rid of it

[@fumiyafuse6374]

How ur sonata right now sir? Im planning to get 1 soon

[@the_alpha1111]

Do you know any updates coming for the 2023 sonata limited? I’m debating if I should get this 2022 or wait for the upcoming 2023.

[@factsmatter6980]

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a problem where the engine seizes without warning. The average repair cost is about $5,000 and the average mileage at the time of seizing is around 90,000 miles. A class action lawsuit in 2015 found the 2.4-liter engine to be defective.

[@smartkid1201]

Glad Hyundai discontinued those troublesome Theta engines in the Sonata's (2011-2019). Now we have to see how this new generation of Smartstream engines (2020+) hold up over time.

[@kingfoorthwal]

This comment would be relevant on a video for a 2011 sonata

[@alengreen589]

I like it, thanks for the presentation Kevin.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

👍

[@jeffamburgey7485]

As a Lexus guy I'm trying to justify what I spent when I watch the reviews. I have not seen the car in person, but loaded at 35k is certainly from a money standpoint makes some sense compared to what I laid out. So the question kinda becomes is the extra cost justified in refinement, quality, and luxury? I suppose that's an individual choice, but your excellent and unbiased reviews help us make those considerations and comparisons. I know that the Lexus line is thought boring etc. by many, and their opinion is valid for them. I just think the overall combination of everything from driving dynamics, service, resale, and the "feel" of quality of Lexus in totality is worth the money to me. Keep doing what your doing, honesty is not always going to get you invited to parties, but it does keep guys like me waiting for your next video. Excellent review.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Lexus IS a far superior product hell a Honda Accord is better I just like driving this car but it’s not perfect. Lexus IS a lot of bang for the buck. Most worship Lexus for reliability but that is not why I like the brand at all, I like Lexus because of the drive. Which car do you have Jeff?

[@jeffamburgey7485]

I have an 18 LS, and a 20 RX 350L, and an old porsche. Love all 3.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well done yea you did nothing wrong there in fact you did everything right 😅 happy for your success my friend

[@jeffamburgey7485]

To me its kinda the best of all worlds, if kids, luggage, grandkids, groceries are involved the RX is great, third seat is not much use honestly, if your rolling somewhere nice, the LS is a pleasure to drive, and when you just want to think or take a ride with your lady, the old porsche is very analog, has good smells, and is just fun, and mine with proper care has been a pleasure. Just a little older guy point of view.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Love hearing your thoughts Jeff always a pleasure.

[@pauld8412]

Great review! I appreciate your honesty!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you enjoyed my friend

[@CarswithNash]

Nice review Kevin! Not sure how I feel about the looks, I would have to see one in person I think… I like the interior and it looks like a really useable space.

[@raiden3013]

i personally think the elantra looks better than the sonata

[@commoncents456]

Thank you for the review. My limited is 1 week old with 150 miles. I paid sticker and it was in stock. 15k extra for a lexus was not even available. Thank you for an honest review. I hope hyundai is listening because it reflects what I'm experiencing

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Which Lexus, the ES?

[@commoncents456]

@@yoshiakik.5332 Yes It was a good choice for me and no loan 😛😛

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Great review. The Sonata is pretty appealing.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Not a bad ride for sure

[@Excalabur50]

Very nice review Mate!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend glad you enjoyed

[@smartkid1201]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for this review. I've been waiting for you to review a Limited gas version of the Sonata. I just ordered a 2022 which should be here in the next few months. With the technology, warranty and design NOTHING in its class comes close. Great review as always! 👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats my friend yea you will enjoy this as a daily driver something very satisfactory about it

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Did it come in?

[@smartkid1201]

@@yoshiakik.5332 Yes it did! I've had her since May and still can't believe the features/quality feel you get for your money. This makes the 3rd sonata I've had an by far the best one.

[@TRELL5044]

😂 my accord 2.0 Turbo makes me look like an idiot when i turn and floor it. I guess i’m silly lol

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea 2.0 is a very powerful front wheel drive vehicle. I’ve only driven the 1.5 Accord I thought that was pretty good for most families. Honda and Mazda do a better job of putting down FWD power than most car companies

[@natlovell122]

Great review 👍🏻

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@natlovell122]

@@MeynMotorGroup YW brotha

[@counsela9240]

I bought an Equus and can’t go back from a v8 to 4 cylinder.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You don’t have to..

[@Offensively-normal]

Great review. I appreciate the fact you are not beholden to any manufacturer or dealership. I'm convinced it is a more honest take. Hyundai and Kia are definitely stepping up their game. But they still have a long way to go to compete with the Toyotas, Hondas, Mazdas and even Subarus. I cannot get my head around the gloss Black in high traffic areas. For me it spoils everything. I recently bought the Honda Civic sport touring, nice review on that car by the way. They at least put it in areas you don't have to touch. I would love to see it banished all together. Thanks again and happy motoring.

[@ryanstaunton421]

I live in Canada and the ultimate trim on this car vs the ultimate trim on the Elantra is a difference of 13,000. That’s ridiculous. Shouldn’t be that big of a gap.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Elantra is easily my choice save the cash

[@ryanstaunton421]

@@MeynMotorGroup Elantra vs Corolla vs civic vs Mazda3? I’d say Elantra vs civic ? Or am I missing a car in that price range worth taking a look?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nah that’s accurate Civic and Mazda tied at the top and Elantra is the best affordable choice better than the Corolla

[@ryanstaunton421]

@@MeynMotorGroup civic doesn’t have a hybrid, the Elantra hybrid is fuel efficient as hell that offers a more generous interior then the Corolla while giving up resell value and reliability. The Mazda is the premium interior and the better drive. I’d get the Mazda hands down if it wasn’t so bad on gas. Pretty much it’s between the civic, Mazda and Elantra hybrid. All in their top trims. Your advice ? I want to finance a 2021 over 7 years and I wanna spend no more then 500 a month and they all fit that except the Mazda is a bit more. And worse on gas. But man the Mazda is nice.

[@brotherted9212]

But how often do I floor the accelerator in a turn from a stop? Somewhere near 100% of the time I’m flooring the pedal I’m going more or less straight.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Do you live in a place that has no left hand turns?

[@brotherted9212]

@@MeynMotorGroup Ha…. No, I’m just not flooring the car from a dead stop the instant I get a left turn arrow. 😎

[@cristianfaison8238]

Hi I’m currently looking at a buying 21’ limited…what changes were made from 22’-23’?

[@ronaldprather6944]

Excellent as always. Does it have soft suspension?

[@gregholman2930]

Nice looking to be sure but as far as resale is concerned I think it would be a big mistake, on the other hand if I were to choose a Hyundai vehicle I think it would be the Santa Fe Hybrid for just under $40K, I believe that SUV would give you more bang for your buck in Hyundai's entire line up. My second & third Hyundai picks would be the Santa Fe & the Tucson...Hope you get around to reviewing them when they become available.....Cheers!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I hope so too my friend

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

Continental extreme contact tires are amazing.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed

[@cpolo88]

Wait so you lose the 1.6 turbo and get a naturally aspirated 2.5 turbo? I’m confused. Is the 2.5 NA or turbo?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Lower trim levels get a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter four cylinder. Only the N Line receives a 2.5 liter turbo four cylinder. 1.6l turbo is supposed to be an upgrade to the 2.5 na engine

[@carguy-xv2cl]

This or the Kia K5?

[@smartkid1201]

K5 for looks or Sonata for features; That's why I chose the Sonata.

[@carguy-xv2cl]

Hard decision but im leaning towards the K5 as a younger guy.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You’ll be happy with either

[@bingshi5082]

Would you recommend sonata limited or hybrid sonata limited

[@MeynMotorGroup]

hybrid

[@backlash00]

Good job

[@lululovelovelove]

Love it

[@grinch2644]

No 12 speaker Bose in the SEL

[@soundheals6922]

Nice review, but I dont think those pedal shifters are metal. They are plastic with metal finish on it.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I think you’re right feels good tho

[@no9254me]

Looking to upgrade to a better luxurious car from the 2.0 Honda sport. It seems like you recommend the es350 hybrid ?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That’s my car of choice for a daily test drive one and see if you like it

[@sisik19]

Shoot I would if any of the Hyundai dealers near me had them in stock

[@gregholman2930]

Hey Kevin, just saw an Amazing 2022 VW ID.4 AWD 0-60 in 5.5 seconds on Motor Week, wish I had $49K lying around that beautiful Gray machine would be parked in my driveway (if I had a driveway that is). The reviewer said it handled like a Porsche, can you believe that, a poor man's Porsche for $49K...Please check it out, I think you will be just as impressed as I was...CHEERS!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’ll try and find it!

[@jeffbaker9847]

I guess it's a struggle for carmakers to differentiate themselves from others, Or it seems that cars are just converging on a single, somewhat bland "ideal." I suppose this Hyundai has some styling that some might think is fancy. Maybe it's nicer or turns heads, but at the end of the day, you want function over form. I'm still not convinced that Hyundai has the function down entirely, as you discuss regarding windshields. But all carmarkers are chasing the costs down, so can't single out Hyundai. Recalls happen regularly to most brands. I like your idea of sticking to the standard models from Hyundai.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea stick their cheap stuff best bang for the buck for sure

[@atlanticjatt7525]

What about Acura Integra. Compare it with Sonata if you get a chance to review it.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Doubt I can get one

[@atlanticjatt7525]

@@MeynMotorGroup especially in North Carolina 😂

[@chasingexcellence9336]

Is it better than a Corolla 2022?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Tbh the only real redeeming quality of Toyota is reliability otherwise Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and def Honda piss on the way Toyotas drive and feel. Toyotas are pretty over hyped but I guess there is a connection one forms with Toyota, it’s objectively not that class competitive regardless of how it makes one feel. Lexus IS a totally different story.

[@chasingexcellence9336]

@@MeynMotorGroup You know Honda is just as reliable as Corolla but Corolla is so damn boring and simple. Also Korean companies nowadays seem to be putting so much effort. I am planning to buy a Lexus when I move to US, really like those cars. Less headache plus luxury

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I don’t really see Honda being as reliable as people say. Not that I care about reliability because I would have moved on to something else in less than a year but for those that do cling to their vehicles for a decade, I’ve had issues with my Acura and transmission issues have haunted Honda for some time. Again idc because they all come with a warranty

[@gregholman2930]

@@MeynMotorGroup Kevin, you left out RESALE Value also which is a major factor to consider when shelling out thousands of $$$

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I would actually go with an Elantra in the Hyundai lineup. Costs less, depreciation will become less of a concern.

[@Tsunamisurfer29]

definitely not $35k presently. sells closer to $40-45k in the current market at dealerships.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Why, because of markups? Those are negotiable if you don't fall for it. Prepare to be serious on purchase and walk out and they'll call you back in.

[@kingfoorthwal]

@@yoshiakik.5332 that's not how it is anymore. No one will chase you down. Supply is so low that if you don't buy it today, someone else will tomorrow

[@keeperzero]

I was going to get a Hyundai until I found out that my neighbor's Hyundai burned his garage down because it caught on fire oops

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea similar to BMW since BMW recalled millions of cars over the years

[@Kevin-kn2ni]

I would not pay that sum of money for a 1.5 turbo!

[@brucehixon4661]

It looks like the logical evolution of a Ford Fusion.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

How?

[@brucehixon4661]

@@MeynMotorGroup I think the exterior lines of the car look very much like the Fusion. The car would in my opinion work very well in exterior design as a 2022 Fusion if there had been such a thing.

[@sanjay59741]

The catfish grill is ugly to some, beautiful and aggressive to others. But it is not elegant an neutral. It is divisive. Like Lexus. Grills that are not elegant and neutral turn off (some) buyers. The Mazda grill, the Mercedes grill appeals to all kind of buyers. Likewise BWM, Lincoln, Ford, Skoda etc managed to design an attractive, yet neutral grill.

[@184876ela]

RODNEY KING NEEDED THIS ONE

[@stevencorbo1220]

I love my 2015 Hyundai sonata limited and I can't replace it with a new one cuz Hyundai keeps screwing the puch. Why the hell would they put a 1.6 l turbocharged motor and a $35,000 car. I would love the n line if it had a camel colored interior and look like a limited on the inside. Like the old sonata limited turbo where you can have a car that had a beautiful sunroof a camel interior no longer do you have the heated seats in the rear like my 2015. No longer do you have to rear shades that you can lift to protect your child when they're in the car seat in the rear of the car. Seems like the 2023 is a downgrade from my 2015

[@amitg2]

Hyundai has no doubt came a long way with the interior and quality. But I hate that I4 acceleration noise, feels like your driving a cheap car when you hear it.

[@smartkid1201]

That's most 4 cylinders if you floor them lol

[@amitg2]

@@smartkid1201 I know I hate that noise. It’s so obvious and so noisy.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

This is true just about every 4 cylinder aside from BMW and Audi sound like rattle boxes what to do

[@amitg2]

@@MeynMotorGroup true the Germans know how to tune I4 turbo very well To make it seems your driving a peppy v6

[@Kevin-kn2ni]

No I would not.

[@antoniodelacruz7675]

Hell no

[@TNNRawVantrez]

Like *****redline reviews*******

[@MeynMotorGroup]

No comment

[@paulm6481]

Get a Camry or Accord instead for happier life.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Camry is a tin can most Toyotas are just wind noise plastic boxes that aren’t even that class competitive.

[@KA-zh2rq]

The people I know who have Camrys are the most boring people you’ll ever have the displeasure of having a conversation with. They’re just like the car. Accord drivers are more fun but the sonata and k5 are still better and reliability these days is pretty negligible unless you don’t take of your car

[@smartkid1201]

@@MeynMotorGroup Exactly! The only reason buy Toyota's is because of the name. Just listen to when you close the door of a New Toyota Highlander compared to when you close the door to a New Palisade....it's like night and day.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey brother!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup 🤝

[@robertsparks7244]

The service with hyundai has hit a low. They have crappy service lousy attitudes. I don't know what's good but avoid these.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey bro hope you’re having a great Friday

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup I am bro hope u are as well and have a Great weekend too 🤝😎

[@paulm6481]

Credit challenged people buy Hyundais and Kia’s.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Like 50 years ago now a Telluride is a Status symbol how times have changed

[@yoshiakik.5332]

@@MeynMotorGroup lol it is? Dang, my cousin has a new Telluride. I thought it was nice, but I didn't know it had clout.