Hyundai Sonata (01-04) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2001

The styling hints at expensive European rivals such as Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, but in reality it’s the sister car to the cut-price Kia Magentis. The latest Sonata is a lot of car for not much cash, with a comfy ride and above average build quality.

2.5 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£14,495 - £17,495

Used price range:

£449 - £1,016

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Silky V6 and a cabin full of toys.

Will shed value before your eyes, very anonymous.

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Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"Only two engines to pick between, a 2.0 four-cylinder or a very likeable 2.7-litre V6. Performance..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"It's a big heavy car and feels a bit cumbersome on corners, but ride is reasonably good at speed."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"Legroom is good front and rear although taller occupants will find their heads touching the roof."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"You can't get an estate version but you do get a usefully big boot and a split-folding rear seat..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"Loaded with kit. The top model has everything you could want including satellite navigation,..."
Behind the wheel

2.5 out of 5
"Interior looks like it's designed to appeal to American tastes in that you'll see plenty of fake..."

Costs

Running costs

2 out of 5
"Not a car to buy new then sell on a couple of years down the line - depreciation is horrendous and..."
Green credentials

1.5 out of 5
"Sonata is a polluting model. With an average of 233 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are a..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3.5 out of 5
"It hasn't been crash tested but it does have front and side airbags and the V6 model has traction..."
Reliability

4.5 out of 5
"Seems to be well engineered and is backed up by one of the best warranties available, so peace of..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Offers value and the security of a five-year unlimited mileage mechanical warranty - We'd recommend..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"It will still have plenty of warranty left and will be considerably cheaper - but you might have..."
Selling

1.5 out of 5
"If you're selling after a couple of years you'll take a big hit on depreciation and it is not a..."