The mid-size sedan that's been Hyundai's bread-and-butter for over 30 years—a comfortable, reliable, and affordable car that's a top seller. It's the car that proved Hyundai could build a real competitor to the Accord and Camry.
The Sonata is a front-engine, front-drive or AWD (2020+), unibody mid-size sedan.
1st gen (1989-1993): 2.0L I4 (110 hp) or 2.4L I4 (125 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
2nd gen (1994-1998): 2.0L I4 (130 hp) or 3.0L V6 (142 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
3rd gen (1999-2004): 2.4L I4 (149 hp) or 2.5L V6 (170 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
4th gen (2005-2009): 2.4L I4 (162 hp) or 3.3L V6 (234 hp), 5-speed manual or 5-speed auto.
5th gen (2010-2014): 2.4L I4 (198 hp) or 2.0L turbo I4 (274 hp), 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto.
6th gen (2015-2019): 2.4L I4 (185 hp) or 2.0L turbo I4 (245 hp), 6-speed auto or 7-speed DCT.
7th gen (2020-2026): 2.5L I4 (191 hp), 2.5L turbo I4 (290 hp), or 2.0L hybrid (192 hp). Transmissions: 8-speed auto or 6-speed auto (hybrid).
The Sonata is reliable. The early 2.4L and 2.5L engines are durable. The 2.0L turbo has some issues—the Theta II engine has a known recall for engine failure (2011-2014 models). The 3.3L V6 is reliable. The 5-speed and 6-speed autos are good. The Sonata is a reliable mid-size sedan, but avoid the Theta II engine (2011-2014).
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