Very poor gas mileage - below sticker minimum; service manager says this is normal for Hyundai due to ethanol in all gas - so much for the warranty and federal disclosures!
Car is uncomfortable and heat/air controls unreadable without causing an accident.
No miles per gallon indicator.
Gas door is cheap plastic and almost came off when I first opened it.
I don't know what car you are driving, but the Sonata I own could never be described in the manner of your review.
I have a 2008 V6 Sonata fully loaded - and love love love it. I don't have a bad thing to say about this car. It is the best car I have ever owned.
Aren't the things you complain about, things that you would have noticed prior to purchasing the car? I'm just saying.
This is an odd review for a car that generally gets higher marks than a Camry.
First off, yes, ethanol DOES drop gas mileage AND no new car gets its best mileage until it has 5,000 or even 10,000 miles on it. I almost bought a Sonata, but they only come in really bland colors that I didn't care for.
I now own a Ford Fusion I-4 and definitely can't complain about its fuel mileage. On a 110 mile interstate trip this weekend I got 38 miles per gallon (checked with a calculator by dividing miles traveled with gallons used). The computer was off by only two tenths of a mile per gallon (it was showing 38.2). Even after two days of driving in town, my mileage as shown on the computer has dropped to only 35mpg. That is WITH ethanol, which most gas stations have now.
Give the Sonata a chance. It is a VERY good car.
On the subject of "cheap plastic panels"
I hate to tell you sir/madam, but ALL cars use "cheap plastic" panels, from Hyundai to Rolls Royce. If you want a vehicle that doesn't use plastic then I recommend you purchase a vehicle from the 50's or 60's. (All metal and chrome). But of course you'd just doubly complain about the fuel consumption. Some people just can't be happy unless they have something to complain about I guess... poor car.
First of all, I don't own a Hyundai, nor do I plan to own one, but I must say that this review is not credible to me.
In fact, it reminds me of something that would be written by someone who wanted a Lexus, but instead were given a Hyundai.
Well I think it's a perfectly plausible review of a typical Hyundai car.
"Well I think it's a perfectly plausible review of a typical Hyundai car."
You may not believe it, but Hyundai has REALLY improved. I know their cars used to be crap, but they have gotten much better. I own an '07 Hyundai Elantra GLS that has 56,000 miles on it. ZERO problems and the build quality is definitely on par with Honda and Toyota. You need to reexamine your statement, it is based on old information.
I own a fully loaded 2008 V6 Hyundai Sonata, which I purchased as a previous daily rental and have absolutely no problems with it whatsoever. It is a wonderful vehicle. Very roomy and comfortable.
Keep in mind that there are always lemons with every car manufacturer. I would not hesitate to recommend Hyundai to anyone. I love my car.
I had a 2007 Hyundai Sonata as a rental in Nevada for nearly two weeks, a couple of years back. At first sight of the car, I also thought "Oh crap, a Hyundai!" However, it was actually a nice little car. I had to drive about an hour 1-way on the interstate, during which time the car rolled smoothly along at 75 mph, plus another hour on dirt, washboarded roads, which the car felt pretty smooth on. Although there weren't a lot of frills, the interior was roomy and comfortable enough.
In that mixed driving I still got over 30 mpg. I had to come away admitting that it was not a bad little car, and worth what they list for. I would say they would make a great commuter or A to B car. Not that I would actively seek one out to buy for myself, but if I needed a car and the price was right, I would consider a Hyundai.
Seems an odd review when compared to all the others. I love my Sonata.
Uncomfortable? Did you not test drive it?
Mine is very comfortable and no problems reading the controls at all. Can you not see the mpg on the trip computer?
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