MotorWeek | Road Test: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

[@RamCruiserOverland]

I went car shopping with my father this past weekend, to find a Lyft/Uber car for him. We ended up getting a 2016 Sonata Sport 2.4. Certified pre-owned with 22k miles for under 15k. Seriously a bargain compared to Camry and Accord. I'm really impressed with it. Interior fit and finish is great, tons of features, and I think it looks very handsome in dark blue too.

[@stevenstrange8556]

Definitely the best looking Sonata. I don't like the new style of the 2018 models.

[@alpzepta]

2020 model look like $100,000 German car!

[@thatpersonsmusic]

The rear end styling of the 2018 models is really nice, but they should have left the front styling alone. However, as Alpzepta said, yes, the 2020 sonata is absolutely beautiful

[@fernandorocha8459]

@tooblessedtobestressed1538 very nice this car

[@stonecold5373]

Looking forward to getting a very affordable 2015 sonata SE, only 27k miles $12,900. Amazing value.

[@ricksanchez6918]

Sorry you're poor and can only afford Korean cars that are rubbish.

[@maxncathy44]

John Davis is my favourite auto commentator. hyundai is very reliable ..I've owned several and now like my genesis 4.6 very much.

[@jefferycrocker3578]

my wife and I both got new sonata's. hers is a 15 and mine is a 16. we both like them and would recommend one. performance is good and so is the gas mileage. just hope they last.

[@dougn2350]

Jeffery Crocker ... I'm currently looking to trade my Elantra in for a '17 Sonata. curious what kind of mpg you're getting in your Sonatas. I'll probably go with the base 2.4

[@jefferycrocker3578]

Doug N I'm getting 28 to 32 mpg mixed city and highway. we both have the 2.4 in ours. we haven't had any problems with ours. even driving just around town I'm getting 26. we both got the se trim level nothing fancy.

[@dougn2350]

Jeffery Crocker ...I'm looking at the base SE too. The only option I'm adding is the Homelink mirror with compass and built in garage door openers. This is big step up in size and comfort from the Elantra. I'm looking forward to having an adult size car again.

[@jefferycrocker3578]

Doug N ours are both se's elantra's are good cars too but having that extra space is nice to have when carrying people.

[@davidm5707]

They'll last. I traded an 04 Elantra for an 09 Sonata Ltd. When it got hit on the highway (fenderbender) and totaled, I got another 09. Sold it to move and, boy, do I miss it!

[@herczeus9341]

Great car. Better than the recalled Camry and Accord.

[@patdtrue1483]

We have a 2006 Hyundai sonata 4 Cyl. with just over 152,000 miles on it and we've never had engine or transmission problems. The 2006-present sonata are very reliable

[@pattreu834]

@kuty patooty update our 2006 sonata has over 230,000 miles with no upgrades.

[@waltchan]

@@pattreu834 Reliability has declined starting with 2011 models, sadly. Consumer Reports now rated the 2008 Sonata as the most reliable in Sonata's entire history.

[@chriscornelius2518]

I still like the 06 to 09 Sonata. The 4 cylinder with the optional 3.3 V6 was a good platform, although they don't have Honda and Toyota longevity, they can last a while and have good performance. My brothers 06 with 3.3 junked out around 260k miles and he didn't baby it.

[@banantwon]

Everybody hates the styling... I don't know why though... But of course styling is something that will remain very subjective to everyone. However, I love the new styling! It has a more masculine vibe now and I happen to love how everything is toned down a bit. The previous generation just felt like too much was going on in terms of exterior and interior. I haven't actually got see one in person, but I can't wait. I'm also waiting for the redesign of the Elantra.. I'm very curious as to how they're going to change that car up. (I currently own a 2011 Elantra).

[@TreyH2253]

I absolutely LOVE my 16 Sonata se. It is such a wonderful car!

[@mikenichols3849]

i have read and viewed many reviews for the 2015-2017 sonata's and none regardless of power plant took more the 8.3 seconds to reach 60mph. furthermore they obviously had not tested the eco powerplant or done any research or they would have known not only do you get better fuel economy with but it is faster due to the turbo. with that engine it is on avg .2 of a second faster than the naturally aspirated 2.4L engine to 60mph. in addition you have three drive options regardless of engine choice. pressing the button to select between eco, standard and sport driving modes. unlike most i have used in other models you very much can feel the difference toggling between the selections on the hyundai. i found the sonata to be a surprisingly comfortable, quiet riding vehicle, besides being a well made automobile. IMHO much more so than for example the 2017 fusion with ford's awful cvt we tested a few months back.

[@gestapo9]

surprisingly i find this new car very very impressive so much so that after owning both previous generations of mazda6 and loving the third generation i am still inclined to buy this Sonata over the new 6! its a difficult choice for me now.

[@justrandomthings319]

gestapo9 It's easily the Sonata for me. It really took me by surprise.

[@derickj1976]

gestapo9 So what car did you end up getting, or are you still deciding???

[@NileshR12]

That brown interior looked amazing! I still love the understated elegant design of this gneration of the Sonata

[@PresidentJackBauer]

I have that exact spec car. 65k miles and not one problem

[@MegaGeorge1948]

I have owned a 2015 Sonata Sport with a 2.4 L GDI for 5 months now. It ran very well with 36+ MPG on the highway @ 70 MPH with plenty of power to spare in, "ECO". But I have found that parts and touch up paint are in very short supply. The Service Adviser said that it is because the car was so new. Three weeks ago (2/12/15), the car lost power (check engine light on) and was idling at 1200 RPM when warmed up. The Hyundai tech reset the check engine light and said that he could find no problem. The code was, "camshaft sensor error". But the sensor tested OK. The dealer adviser said that nationally, 3 other Sonatas have had this very same problem (source: Hyundai tech line). The problem happened again. But this time he found that the, "bushing" connected to the camshaft sensor was leaking oil internally on the camshaft sensor. They did give me a loaner car, Because they had to keep the car for a week. Because they had to wait for parts to correct this. The car now seems to run well so far. All was repaired under the Hyundai warranty. It took all day to fix once the parts arrived.

[@9890jsp]

I have an 05 KIA Spectra, a rebadged Hyundai Elantra. I've put 170,000 miles on it and had it since it was 26,000. I find their cars to be incredibly durable. I've put this poor car through hell, and it's still running. Maybe you ended up with a bad model lol

[@auroraionaa]

My 2015 sonata has 19k miles on i bought it brand new... it shuts off on me randomly, the engine shakes and sounds like its sputtering barely staying on until it just turns off. was this similar to yours? Hyundai keeps turning me away saying nothing is wrong with the car!

[@bbokdoong]

Sonata Eco is much faster with better gas mileage than 2.4L Sonata tested. Autobytel timed 0-60 mph of new Eco model. It got 7.6 sec (about 1.5 sec faster to 60 mph than 2.4 L).

[@TimJoseph08031990]

For all Hyundai Sonata engines, run full synthetic oil with a higher quality oil filter. Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil can be used on the 2.4 Liter engine for those going 15,000 miles per year. For turbo engines, avoid using Mobil 1 Extended Performance oils, because the formula is not compatible with turbo engines and will cause engine damage. Use Mobil 1 with SuperSyn Technology for turbo engines. Synthetic Oils can improve engine performance and optimize fuel economy.

[@toumard1]

I think this version of the car is tuned for economy. If you tested the sport version, you probably would have got better results for performance.

[@GUARDIAN085]

It does. The vehicle chosen here is a model that is expected to be chosen most. ( engine spec.)

[@juliatlaseca1769]

I have a 2.4 it's 0_60 is always low 8 or high 7

[@juliatlaseca1769]

It's the sport model

[@turquoise8669]

Nice feed back in slow motion 4:08

[@Acc0rd79]

I really loved the last version of the Sonata but am not impressed at all with this style. Not like I will buy one anyways but I do like the new '15 Genesis sedan, they did really good with that design!

[@manthony225]

"Longest Warranty" but many parts are only covered for 36k miles.

[@GUARDIAN085]

It has the longest "Power Train" warranty when comparing milage with years in the USA market (10 year's or 100 ,000 miles max limit[which ever comes first]). One of the top "bumper to bumper" warranties that can also be extended with a dealers optional "Wrap Around" warranty to the 10/100,000 mile limit of the longest warranty which is again that of the Power Train's.

[@steveespinola7652]

It's actually a great looking car, I like it. 👍

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Agreed! I feel the same way!

[@BigOrangeSnowman88]

It's a good car. I have one. Just wish it was a -little- bit faster.

[@DMCarReviews]

Then you get get an eco 1.6t which does 6.7 to 60

[@dougn2350]

Genadiy Ivken ...it is ironic that the "Eco" model happens to be the quickest. So granny buys an Eco for its economy and ends up being the Little Old Lady from Pasadena....haha

[@DMCarReviews]

The 2.0T is still quicker, after 60 especially. The real 0-60 time is around 7.8 for the ECO.

[@mrolskul]

What's up with the yellow faux-wood decal? Talk about 70's American luxo-barge aesthetics. Way to go Hyundai!

[@GUARDIAN085]

A page taken from LEXUS and ACURA do you not like them either?

[@mrolskul]

Hector Diaz A page with a Korean knock-off twist, no doubt, as evident by the 60's-era, one-dimensional, fake-wood decals. You just gotta love it, of course.

[@9890jsp]

Mr Ol Skül not nearly as bad as a Lincoln. I swear the interiors of those cars scream cheap

[@duckhorn]

this is very essence efficient honest accurate review

[@Firebrand599]

This Sonata was hardly a redesign.....The interior looks less modern than its previous generation.

[@pedropedrosoy9890]

Thats your opinion, the new sonata is mature and bold in design, want cheesy screaming design go get a toyota.

[@davidaubin3902]

Not as dramatic style wise like in the last generation, but still a value and interior very good even in the base SE. 1000 dollars less than the Accord and even the new Camry.

[@Estirvana]

The fuel economy is really nice

[@princegorman2979]

Does it have a good sound system for playing music

[@jgrab1]

Lack of control knobs?? Have they ever seen an Accord???

[@redneon06]

That baby food carrot orange... No no! I do wish they would not have went with the square center stack either but that and the grill are exactly what Subaru just did with the Legacy.

[@khalidch5858]

Wonderful car... Beuteful car.... سيارة رائعة.... سيارة جميلة.......

[@RobertPeru2749]

nice looking car but I prefer the 2014.

[@luxurreview]

I would buy a Sonata over a Camry any day

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Does this guy talk to his wife in that voice?

[@vernafoster6012]

His wife probably says the same thing.

[@60NXNP09]

Lol

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

The styling statement is "we stole most everything from Audi".

[@SoldatCrinale]

They hired Paul schreyer who was a lead designer for audi. That does have something to do with it. He is currently their president and was chief designer for them as well.

[@craig2web]

Seems ok, but I prefer the Mazda 6.

[@Insanity_Crow]

Hyundai doesnt seem to offer the turbo in limited trim, only the sport model. That's a mistake in my book as not everyone wants a firmer riding car, especially not for a car like this.

[@RysterARCEE]

Hyundai is now offering the 2015 Sonata Limited with the 2.0T. It still has the Sport suspension, however. The badging on the car even says "Sport 2.0T Limited".

[@Sanpedranoazul]

That wood looks too fake, wait till the Chinese come to shore with bargains

[@Genesyxx]

Hyundai should have stuck with the previous model. This looks less impressive.

[@AkiffHssn]

Just Rotate the front grille then there you go, a 2015 Ford Mustang. Lol

[@mclarenf1gtrlmedition715]

❤❤

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Hyundai's are getting way to expensive and have too many option packages!

[@toumard1]

Who complains about having "too" many option packages?! Way backwards logic

[@GUARDIAN085]

Compared to what? You failed to mention that all of Hyundai ' s competitors, of any class, are to costing more than what they once did. So compared to the competition Hyundai is a great Value at any price.

[@juliatlaseca1769]

Get a used one I got one for 14 k with 22k milaege

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@paulcheek5711]

large car? thats a laugh. a REAL large car 1971 ford LTD

[@bunbunbunok]

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[@hnnotyy]

Still a POS Engines can't take a beating nor their transmission. Always in the shop because they need that long warranty because Hyundai feels bad for building such a POS.

[@MrCarGuy]

Basically, this is 100% accurate.

[@TheMarlonsandifer]

Definitely not the case. The engines are very very durable. Even JD power rates these vehicles well and they usually only do that with toyotas

[@dougn2350]

hnnotyy ..I've owned two Hyundais. a '13 Elantra GT I traded in at 90,000 miles and now have a '16 Elantra sedan with 35,000. I've found them to be trouble free and easy to maintain cars.

[@vvvxt]

I beg to differ. I drive a 2015 Sonata with 115k miles and havent had an issue.

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[@edanxkr]

Worst voice of an auto commentator ever