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2018 Hyundai SONATA consumer reviews

$22,050 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 SONATA Hyundai
(373 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Upscale for a moderately priced car

Trade-off between performance and fuel mileage. Fuel mileage winds. Interior design and comfort excellent for price point.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun and reliable ride

This car meets all of my needs. It is fun to drive and the sport model has all the features that I need. For example, back-up camera, sunroof, CarPlay, automatic trunk open if your hands are full, and alert when cars are close to you when you want to change lanes. I have gotten lots of comments on the sleek exterior look as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than Camry

I spent several months reading reviews and forums to compare the 2018 Camry XLE and the 2018 Sonata Limited. I concluded the Sonata was more car for less money, particularly the electronics. After 30+ years of Camry's I bought the Solara Limited with the Ultimate Package for 10-15 % less than the Camry XLE.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolute improvement over my previous Elantra!

Great gas mileage, better around town than my Elantra. Can't wait to try out on my next trip to FL. next week. More comfort, more room, nice features, highly recommend the care package, great value for not really much money!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It just keeps on running.

Each one I get is better than the last. This one hugs the road more and gets much better gas milage. it is so important that my car just run since I drive a lot of miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the new Sonata

Even with the base model you get so many features. I love the blind spot sensors and back up camera with cross traffic sensors. Android auto is also amazing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value!

I am very happy with the decision to purchase this car, so far it has been great. It is very comfortable to drive and is extremely roomy. The back seat and the trunk are huge, the front seats are very comfortable. Pack all this together with the great waranty I am very satisfied.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

I am on my fourth Hyundai Sonata - first one was purchased used, all others were brand new. Great car for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great looks, MPG, Quiet & Best in Class Value!

Excellent in every way, unless you want a CD player. Cutting edge styling of new Lexus, Camry, but at a much better price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Reliable Car

Very comfortable, Reliable, great acceleration for a 4 cylinder especially in Sports Mode, Still not comfortable with Apple Car Play, Instrument controls not easy to navigate through. I will need to study manual further for both. Great value for a consumer who needs a reliable comfortable sedan that drives great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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