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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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Great car and value for the price

I have a two-tone electric blue 2.4 L Limited version and it is by far one of the best-looking cars I have ever owned. This trim comes with heated and ventilated faux-leather seats that are well-made and beautiful. 1 back-seat USB ports plus the AndroidAuto port. 1 aux cord and 2 charger ports in front. I opted out of heated steering wheel because I like having steering wheel covers. Lots of interior space for leg room. Trunk is spacious. The 2.4 L, 185 HP engine is good enough for commuting. I have all-season tires and it has been good during the winter so far. But it definitely can use a stronger engine or even a turbo. Beware of the BlueLink program. They give you 3 years for free, but then if you want the feature again, it is going to be $200 yearly because you need both tech packages in order to utilize the remote start. Look out for discount codes that come around during Black Friday seasons that give you a deal for a 3-month package.

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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Recently traded in a 2012 sonata for a 2018 sonata

I love this car so far. It’s sleek, comfortable for driver and passengers. Heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, back seat a/c and heating, 4 different drive modes. The bluelink app with remote start, find your car, and a load of other features. The convenience of not having to juggle finding keys to access the car.

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 Car

I updated to the Sonata from the Elantra for more room. I love this car and I am very happy with my upgrade. I also love Hyundai, I have received awesome customer service from them and will be returning when I am ready to buy again.

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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Very Sporty and Very Comfortable and Reliable

I am able to adjust the front seat, especially the driver's seat, so that I am very comfortable and efficient at driving it. I find I have good vision of the road from every direction. I find it easy to handle and I really appreciate the great gas mileage. I haven't had it very long but feel certain it will be as reliable as my 2013 Sonata. In the 5 years I had it I had no unexpected problems with the car and just the normal maintenance needs. I assume this car will serve me as well. Also it has plenty of trunk room for my friends wheel chair when I take her somewhere.

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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good value for the price

miss my suv but for the price i could not pass it up; insurance was less than on my 2005 vehicle; hope that this vehicle lives up to its warranty

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The 2018 Sonata Sport + really rocks

The car has plenty of legroom and has 3 drive modes, it rides like more expensive car. We love it. I would definitely recommend the Sonata sport +.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new Sonata

I love the way it drives. The gas mileage is fantastic. I live in Arizona and didn't think I would use the heated seats, but we had a cold snap and man, are they nice.

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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Comfortable but bad steering

I just didn’t like the steering. It drove like a twenty year old car. The interior looked dated. Positives included very comfy seats. Acceleration was slow as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Too many recalls.

GM Hyundai was my first car when I joined the military in 2000. Got into near fatal accident Christmas Eve 2008 no airbag deployed. The front end was smashed in really bad but it still took me home on my 3 hr trip. It was atroooer so I got another one in 2015 n still again unreliable n still more recalls. Life saving recalls. Never Hyundai again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very comfortable,and economical car

My Sonata meets and exceeds all my expectations.It handles like a sports car and is as comfortable as a leasure car it is the full package

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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