Hyundai Sonata Review
Published: 10th September 2005
Hyundai Sonata Review
Established in 1967 the Hyundai Motor Company is part of one of the largest industrial groups in the world. A little known fact in the UK is that Hyundai is the 6th largest car manufacturer in the world and operates the biggest automotive plant which is located in Ulsan - Korea.
The Sonata was introduced in 1985 and the latest model went on sale in the UK on Friday 29th April 2005. The fifth generation Sonata was available at launch with a 2.4 litre petrol engine and a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed H-matic automatic transmission - a diesel model is to be introduced in 2006. Prices range from £16,495 for the 2.4 CDX five-speed manual to £17,495 for the 2.4 CDX automatic.
Hyundai's marketing philosophy is 'a car first, a badge second' we test whether the new Sonata is a credible contender within the competitive executive saloon segment which includes class leaders such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Honda Accord, Mazda6 & Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Hyundai Sonata Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Hyundai Sonata 2.4 CDX |
| Body Type | 4-Door Saloon |
| Colour | Deep Pearl Blue (Mica) |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 10.4 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 126 mph |
| Transmission | 4-Speed H-matic Automatic Transmission |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 22.9 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 40.4 mpg |
| Combined | 32.1 mpg |
| Insurance Group | TBA |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 12 |
| Warranty | Five year unlimited mileage warranty and three year's RAC assistance as standard |
| Price when tested on the 10/09/05 | £ 17,495.00 |
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