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Hyundai Sonata Saloon (2005-2010) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £15,470 - £19,700
Used prices £487 - £2,452
Road tax cost £255 - £710
Insurance group 23 - 33
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 431 - 724 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Five year warranty, spacious interior, decent diesel option, well built

CONS

Dull styling, not enjoyable to drive, cheap feeling interior, vague gearchange, poor automatic

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Sonata is Hyundai’s attempt at a relatively upmarket four-door saloon, but aside from decent equipment levels and a comfortable ride, there’s little to recommend it. The anonymous styling along with a cheap feeling interior and forgettable driving experience mean it isn’t a desirable choice. On the plus side it is well built plus there’s the option of a decent diesel engine, but that there are far better choices around.

Its strongest appeal is the five-year warranty, but the similar Kia Magentis comes with an even longer warranty and is better value for money too.