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Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai has built the Sonata since 1989. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2005 Hyundai Sonata to the 2024 Hyundai Sonata. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1989–today
- Brand from
- South Korea
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 140 hp in the 2005 Sonata to 146 hp in the 2024 Sonata. It got lighter along the way: 1,581 kg for the 2005 car, 1,473 kg for the 2018. The most powerful here is the 2009 Hyundai Sonata at 201 hp (150 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, in 8.5 s.
Every Sonata in the catalog
2009 Hyundai Sonata
2018 Hyundai Sonata
2020 Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2024 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata's low-slung exterior exemplifies progressive automotive design and embodies Hyundai's theme of 'Sensuous Sportiness.'
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sonata | 140 hp (104 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 10.7 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | 1,581 kg (3,486 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 23 mpg |
| 2009 Sonata | 201 hp (150 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 8.5 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 1,434 kg (3,161 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 25 mpg |
| 2018 Sonata | 188 hp (140 kW) | 178 lb-ft (241 Nm) | — | — | 1,473 kg (3,247 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 42 mpg |
| 2020 Sonata | 150 hp (112 kW) | 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic Shiftronic | 52 mpg |
| 2024 Sonata | 146 hp (109 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 47 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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