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This is an old car model that is no longer for sale by the local distributor since Dec 2018.

Hyundai Sonata VIII

Built in

Korea

(launched 2014, facelifted Nov-2017)

Predecessor

Hyundai Sonata (2006-2010)

User Ratings

13 reviews

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Submodel

Last Recorded Price

Fuel Economy

Power

Transmission

Detailed Info

2.0 GLS (A)

Facelifted on Nov-2017

- Read facelift article

$119,999 (Nov 2018)

12.6km/L

150 bhp

6-speed (A)

Specs | Features

2.0 MPi Sunroof (A)

$126,999 (Jun 2017)

12.7km/L

152 bhp

6-speed (A)

Specs | Features

2.0 GLS (A)

Facelifted on Nov-2017

$112,999 (Jun 2018)

12.6km/L

150 bhp

6-speed (A)

Specs | Features

2.0 MPi (A)

$121,999 (Apr 2017)

12.7km/L

152 bhp

6-speed (A)

Specs | Features

Photos & Reviews

Hyundai Sonata VIII 2.0 GLS Sunroof vs Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Highline

With the several revisions that make it far more accomplished than ever before, the Hyundai Sonata now has the Volkswagen Passat in its sights.

The Hyundai Sonata VIII was facelifted on May 2018.
Read our review of the facelifted version.

HYUNDAI SONATA VIII 2.0 GLS SUNROOF

Softer suspension is more comfortable

Surprisingly refined

Infotainment is dated but cabin is cosy

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8 TSI HIGHLINE

More handsome design

Materials used are more expensive

More powerful and fuel economical

CONSUMER REVIEWS

4.0

13 Consumer Reviews

Reliable and Value for Money Cat B Sedan `

Been driving a used 2015 Sonata LF for the past 11 months. Good: 1. Spacious interior - legroom and headroom plenty for driver and passengers. Rear seats can fit even 4 adults. 2. Boot size is generous and rear seats can be knocked down to fit bicycle. 3. Quiet and comfortable ride. My wife sleeps when on long drives. 4. Good looking sedan and I like that it is uncommon on the roads. 5. Sound system is good and clear, even at high volume. 6. Value for money, car is competitively priced. 7. Fuss free maintenance and reliable. 8. Spare parts available easily and inexpensive. Bad: 1. Fuel consumption could be better - 10.5km/l to 11km/l. However, I mostly do city driving. 2. Car is heavy so initial pick-up acceleration is not the fastest. 3. Base model has no cruise control, blind spot detection or lane assist. 4. No in-built touch screen navigation system.

Poor value after face lift `

This so-called face-lift version is essentially the same car (pre-face lift) with the same engine, transmission but the price has increased by more than 10k, without any new features. The showroom car had cloth manual seats, small LCD screen, very small 16-in rims which looks ridiculous for such a big car. Side door panels and dash had plastic, brown patterned decor that looked hideous. I have never seen such a sorry looking Sonata cabin. It looks even sadder when parked next to the well-appointed Elantra. Huge disappointment.

Review after 1.5 years of ownership `

I'm writing this one and a half years after taking delivery of the car in April 2016. I've really enjoyed driving the car, especially on long trips to Cameron Highlands. The car is very well insulated from road and tire noise, and NVH intrusions. It's also very stable at high speeds (160 km/h). While Eco & Normal modes are rather sluggish, once you switch to Sport mode and really step on the accelerator, you get a different beast. Everything has been working well, nothing has broken down and I have not gone back to the AD since. The mileage is now 20,300 km, and I'm about to get it serviced outside.

My 4th Hyundai car `

Read about it since 2 years ago. Research it for about a year and finally own it. Collected the LF Sonata last Saturday. After 5 days of driving it around the country, I am very satisfied with what I got. I travelled a good 500km since collected it at 25km to begin with. It seems to have a sense of soft elegance and a good presence on the road. The lane change assist and blind spot detection are very useful for busy roads such as the morning BKE towards SLE and evening BKE towards. Road noise insulation is good. This translates to more better music/sound enjoyment. All variants come with a 7" Touch screen HU with navigation system. This is an update to the official review.