2015 Hyundai Sonata Review
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2014
- Hyundai does it again, revamping the mid-sized Sonata sedan with more style, great interior and two effective engines. Hyundai helped define the mid-sized sedan market with the last Sonata, this new one is much more grown up.
Competitors to the Hyundai Sonata are the Honda Accord, Mazda 6, VW Jetta, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Kia Soul, Nissan Versa, Chevy Sonic, Chevrolet Sonic, Kia Rio, Honda Fit, Honda HR-V, Toyota Yaris, Chevy Spark, Chevrolet Spark, Chevy Cruze, Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Forte, VW Jetta, VW Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, VW Passat, Dodge Dart, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Fiat 500, Fiat 500X, Mazda3, Mazda2, Mazda6, Scion iM and Mitsubishi Lancer, Acura TLX, Acura TL, Audi A4, Audi A3, Audi A6, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X1, BMW X3, BMW X5, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac CTS, Chevy Impala, Chevrolet Impala, Chevy Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Charger, Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus, ford Taurus, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Mazda2, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Rav4, Volkswagen Passat, VW Passat, VW Golf.
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Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
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Its pretty astonishing how big of a leap Kia and Hyundai have made in just 5 years. Turned around their companies.
this car has been out for 3 yrs now and I have to say its looks have grown more appealing. especially the sport trim version.
I don't understand why people hate the interior design. I love the restraint. I currently have a 2011 Elantra and I have to say that I believe the conservative interior makes it so much more mature in nature.
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I think this looks so much better than the previous generation........ I thought of that as to feminine.
Excellent review Zach. I just wanted to comment on how impressive some of the camera work was in this review. I especially liked the footage when you were driving and the camera panned overtop of you from the back seat and zoomed into the dash. Very nicely done, and excellent presentation and narration. Your reviews are on point, clear and I like how you throw in your real world driving experiences.
I think it was the first time I have ever seen that shot from a car review on TV or your tube. It was a really cool perspective of the interior.
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Like watching your reviews. Keep them coming!
Off-topic, but have you heard anything if whether or not the A3 hatchback is coming to Canada?
Good review. The price point with the aggressive rebates make this cheaper than the Honda Accord or Camry. That being said, those cars have reliability and Consumers Reports on their side. Currently looking at the Camry XSE 2.5 liter 4 cylinder; with the rebates the Navigation and upgraded stereo is only about $1,500 US more, albeit in a smaller and older designed car (but it's a Camry). Honda is probably a bit better than either of these but they have restrictive options packages and have smaller rebates making them more expensive to purchase. Keep up the good work (from an ex-Canadian not in TN)!
The 2.4ltr. for me is the best choice for day-to-day and family driving. The turbo version is also a nice choice for spirited driving, however, once the car have earned a lot of mileage, maintenance cost for turbos will be on the highside. I have the 2012 2.4ltr GLS and it is a perfect car for me and my family. I average 6.4 liters per 100 kms. highway driving at an ave. speed of 110 to 120 kph. City driving is frequently 9.8 liters per 100 kms.
Zack, love your reviews! When will you be doing the review for the new Genesis from Hyundai?
Jin Han I'm driving it right now, should record tomorrow.
Hi Zack , the variant you are driving in this review (sport 2.0 turbo) is not showing in hyundai website . Why it is like that, any idea ? i always follow your channel .
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do you still find Hyundai's driver seat position to be high up compared to other competitors
Love the reviews, how did you find the seats? I found the 2014 Accords seats to be very good but I've never been a huge fan of those found in Camry's although I haven't seen the most recent one.
No problem with the seats but seat comfort is very personal. The Sonata's seats didn't make and impression good or bad.The Hyundai Genesis seats are amazing.
The 2.0T ultimate doesn't have heated steering wheel. FYI.
In lower trims this car makes sense somewhat, but at the top end it is within range of a fully loaded Azera which comes with a V6 engine and is more plush and makes more sense. You can also get a base Lexus ES which even though it may not have the same stuff, it is still a Lexus. And then when you go down the range there is the Camry and the Accord and the Fusion and others which just makes things even harder.
venom5809 Azera is not sold in Canada.
it's very value oriented. at the higher trims it's has more than a base es.
Wow Hyundai's have come a long way & much better from the Pony years! (Before your time?)
Who saw that squirrel at 5:04? (On the road)
Saw it
Is there real money in this car review racket?
Leopoldo Sandoval ...
No. These guys do it because they're car enthusiasts. And they get to drive the latest offering from all the makers. If they get enough subscribers CZcams pays them a small amount for bringing in viewers who may look at advertising.
I am going to have to respectfully disagree with you on the styling of the 2010 Sonata. I believe that the 2008 Honda Accord and more notably the Accord coupe had the dynamic styling before the Hyundai. Great review otherwise!
can you not get an acura TLX with tech package for all that which is a much better looking and driving car (2.4L)? This looks nice though. I like it alot
Brand new TLX V6 has been taken off the market - major design defect with the transmission.
mac intosh wtf??? I never heard of it being taken off the market...
Did you know why Hyundai detuned its 2.0T Engine?
Because the 2010 2.0T engine wasn't too reliable, so they have to kept detuning it. It's like asking Subaru to make a 500hp STi from the same 2.5L , but it wouldn't have the same level of reliability as to the current 305hp form.
This sonata looks hot
Please review Eco version with 1.6t engine and 7 speed DCT.
I heard that it is faster than 2.0t and more frugal than 2.4L base engine.
it interior looks like audi s4 abit.
I like the new Hyundai, but still don't know if I could buy one. 25 years later, and I am still holding a grudge about the Pony that I bought.
you hold the grudge about the car you bought 25 years ago... that shows how bright you are this is 2014.
25 years ago toyota want that good either.
+Park Daniel since when? lol 90s toyotas are the best
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I absolutely love mine (Limited). I'd suggest that you don't get the base model (I had to drive one for a couple of days); it drove roughly and he interior seemed slightly smaller than the Limited.
The interior wouldn't actually be smaller as all models use the same frame and chassis.
Meredith Rogers I have the base model and you are totally wrong, it is smooth as silk and has the biggest interior I’ve been in for a while. The fully loaded limited and the base SE has the exact same suspension set up, so If anything the limited would ride worse because it has 17” rims, while the base SE has smaller rims with more side wall on the tires to absorb the impact of a pothole or rough road conditions.
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I think it's a really nice car. Lots of space inside. Just not with that color!
hyundai sonata is a good car i love the styling and all BUT the problem is with the 2.4 liter GDI engine. I used to have a 2011 with the said engine all maintained everything change oil with syntetic oil and filter but at 90+kms it started burning oil. even got in a situation that the oil dipstick is completely dry, no warning light at all... RELIABLITY ISSUES here is a concern
Cedric Encarnacion ...
Sounds like your Sonata had one of those faulty engines that Hyundai has recently recalled. The recall affects over a million cars with the Theta 2.0 turbo & 2.4 engines mfgd between 2010 and 2013.
If you still have the car Hyundai will put a brand new motor in your car.
I want ur job!
A great car...one problem though--they don't carry a spare tire! That makes touring a scary proposition. What is Hyundai THINKING of??
My Ultimate has a spare.
2radiokid ...
My '17 Sonata has a space saver spare tire and jack.
Hyundais are getting wayyy to pricey with wayyy to many option packages. I also hate the rear taillights and the boxy interior.
HUMMMM when will Hyundai / Kia get sued AGAIN for BS'ing on MPG mumbers?
MPG not an issue with the current new models. Hyundai was not sued. The US regulator investigated and fined them - they used their top scores instead of averages - they cooperated with the investigation and accepted the decision and paid the fine. BTW, ALL of the major car companies have been sued or investigated for MPG "discrepancies."
Stop hating honda chevy dodge toyota and even bmw have been sued for only releasing the top numbers for mpg. Also hyundai accepted the fine and paid up instead of going to court like those idiots.
Park Daniel Yes they all do it but Hyundai & Kia tend to be way off compared to other manufactures.
Ivan Vojt yeah I saw that with the previous generation models. They seemed to be right on par with the current models however.
I think the interior looks...downright plain. Heck the ENTIRE car feels plain. Sure the last gen's 'fluidic sculpture' design language didn't date well, but it was different enough to make them stand out. That Sonata really showed the world Hyundai is capable of making desirable cars & not 'me-too' copycats.
I felt Hyundai got OVERLY cautious in designing this model. The exterior is fine, but the interior lacks ANY style at all. No tasteful trim, no uniqueness. Just 50+ shades of Grey and black all arranged in trapezoidal shapes. This has to be the most boring interior of any midsize sedan sold in Canada. Period.
Agree with you for the interior. It would be nice to have a better laid out interior. I agree the inside isnt really on par with the exterior. Hopefully they w old fix this next year if possible.