Totally agree! My mother in law has a 2014 and we put em bumper to bumper and it definitely looks like the sonata has grown up. She even likes it better and she freaking loves her 2014!
I got this car last week. Let me give you guys some feedbacks. Overall the car drives quite well for a 4-cylinder turbo. Noise level of engine and drive is somewhat in the mid range. My previous car was a 2012 Genesis and this 2015 Sonata is not better but doable. Cons: The car doors were not aligning correctly. Doors were a bit off from the quarter panels and rear passengers door. I was not able to open driver's side passenger the door. I have to pull the handle twice in order to open the door. Dealership had to take my car in for a day to fix these issues. I got the car on Friday and return to dealership for repairs on Monday, go figure. Hyundai Alabama must be rushing to get this car out of factory because their QC is way below par. I was told the car was also inspected when it arrives at dealership before it can be sold to me. The QC level at the dealership must be the same as factory, below average. How Hyundai is able to miss all doors alignment is beyond my comprehension. I really hope the doors are the only problems and nothing on the brakes or steering as they have a recall earlier when they roll out the 2015 Sonata 2.4s and SEs. My advice to all my fellow buyers: Beware and please check all the doors alignment, make sure they are flushed with quarter panels and rear passenger doors. Oh BTW, even after they fix my doors, one of the doors is still not aligned correctly. I will need to take the car in again. OMG. What is waste of my time. Bluetooth Audio Streaming: All 2015 Sonata has this problem and their engineers are working on a fix. If you try to stream your music from your phone to the car's Bluetooth system, get ready for a break/pause every 15 seconds. I was told Hyundai knew about this problem but they will still sell the car anyway. Currently I'm waiting for a software patch which will fix this but who knows when. I suggest all buyers to stay the away from this car until maybe a year later till they fix all defects. If you have a iphone 5 or better, wait for Apple Carplay to be installed before you get the car. I kind of regretted getting this car so early in the game as Carplay cannot be retro to the current 2015 Sonata models. Plus I'm not sure what other problem I may encounter. Better wait then be sorry like me.
Window Lock: Yesterday I found a new problem. Window lock function is not working. There is a window lock button on the driver's side left armrest. Supposedly when this function is on, other passengers in the car is not able to open their windows. Mine doesn't work. This function is broken for my car. Sad story, Hyundai miss it during their under par QC. Pro:??? With so many current problems, my pros are clouded with the cons so there is nothing good to say about the car now. Until they fix all my car's existing problems, I may update this review with some goods. Thanks for reading and hope you all buy other cars for now.
This should be the best mainstream Hyundai model. I test drove the 1.6 Eco and was pleasantly surprised by the overall build quality, tech interface, engine and also the new 7- Speed DCT. For all the enthusiasts out there, the biggest complain was steering feel in Hyundai models, this Sonata seems to answer in the form of the Sport mode which is too good and steering feel is spot on. I have driven the previous generation Sonata, we just can't compare them. This 2015 model is in a different league and people shouldn't really bash Hyundai. After all they are the only mainstream auto company which is going forward in very aspect and I see Toyota and Honda being too complacent. So days are not far when Hyundai is bench marked against the Germans in terms of quality and dynamics. I have never owned a Hyundai so far, but just might buy this model. So don't think this is a Fan boy post. It is just a honest feedback from an auto enthusiast about Hyundai and their hard work. Absolutely impressed.
I actually like this much better than the previous generation. It's not the show stopper that it once was, but I think the more conservative and elegant style works better this time around.
Im extremely late, commenting 6 years later. I don't know if anyone even will see this comment. These cars just never break. They're used as taxis in korea
I'm currently driving this car right now. It's very quiet inside, acceleration is quick and smooth. For a regular sedan, it feels very luxurious inside. My only complaint is the seats ate hard and uncomfortable. It took me a long time to find a somewhat comfortable sitting position and I'm still not all that comfortable. Then again, I'm driving the base trim. Maybe the upper trims have more comfortable seats. Take it for a test drive.
A car like this would be a nice everyday car. The 2015 design for the Sonata looks really nice, it looks better than the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or the Ford Fusion. The Sonata is made in the United States, so you would be supporting the U.S. economy by purchasing one if you need it.
I think as the design goes, I think they've gone backwards..My wife owns a 2011 sonata and loves it.I showed her the new model and decided to buy the one she has after the lease was over.
Saw a newer sonata today. When I was passing by it and saw it from the side first I thought "is this a mercedes?" When I saw the back/badge I was like "holy shit a Hyundai Sonata"
I'm not a car enthusiasts but I'm thinking about leasing a 2015 Sonata just so I can drive one of the first cars to support Android Auto. Anyone got any reasons not to?
For the price of an Asian import, you can lease a BMW 328i or Mercedes CLA250, I wouldn't recommend these cars as buys but as a lease you have nothing to lose.
For the car I have no opinion, but financially you should never get a lease. They are complete rip offs. I would suggest just getting an aftermarket android auto device for your car.
They're nice, and the value is off the chart. Much roomier and rides nicer than a Camary...just don't challenge anybody to a race (slow, sluggish performance)
Taylor Wimberly I have a reason. You know how glitchy even the best made phones and tablets can be right? Now, Step 1: put one of those permanently mounted in a vehicle so that you can't fix it on your own when it frequently messes up or even worse has hardware defects. Step 2: commence pulling your hair out.
Ok everyone, I took the plunge and got a 3yr lease. I got the 2015 Sonata Limited with the tech upgrade package. There is no date for when it will support Android Auto, but there should be a software upgrade in first half of next year. Will report back when it finally arrives.
Kinda like the way this model looks more then the old one. This one has a more masculine stance. The interior on this car looks like a car that would cost 10,000 more but the last model did look more unique.
The interior of the 2015 sonata looks more like a truck dashboard..not like a midsize sedan..too square no luxury at all....old fashioned...not blend well with the exterior design..but is just my opinion...
I am really impressed with the refinement of the interior. My short ride I had in it made me think it really competes and may even be better (Audi a3) in some ways than Infiniti, the Benz cla, and Acura in design/fit and finish. Now it's a different question if it would stay together as good as those mentioned but for first impressions, I was amazed this was a Hyundai. If someone had told me this, I would not believe them but take a look for yourself and I think you will be surprised. Now I didn't get to drive one but I'd really like to see if it is competent in handling and if it's fun. One down side was the ride wasn't that smooth, going over some semi rough road was a little jarring. Most new cars I've been in ranging from compact sedans to sporty hatchbacks to sports cars handle those roads with a firm but comfortable ride. Outdated would be the word I'd use, however I'd need to spend more time in one to fully see.
Thank you for doing a car review video right. Like not blocking the view of the car when talking (especially annoying when they're fat), not so many damn close ups of the car like putting the camera an inch away from the badge, and panning out and putting the camera at eye level so we can see what the hell the car even looks like. Other reviewers just need to zoom out and not put the camera so close to the ground. We're not ants! I just went through about 6 Sonata review videos until I finally found this video to even tell what the heck the car really looks like. Other than my rant, it was very comprehensive, concise and gave me a perfect idea of what this car is capable of and is all about. Thank you!
quick question. the 2.0T with the now, less hp, does that affect 0-60 numbers or does it make the car slower or sluggish to drive. how does the 1.6T feels and drives and how much stronger does it feel comparing to the 2.4L 4cyl engine? is it worth it
I don't know why you don't think the styling's amazing. The old Hyundai was beautiful but this car looks on par with a Mercedes. The back is more toned down but the front of the car is amazing. Getting a car with over 250 hp and torque is great when you consider it gets 32 mpg on the highway. My 3 series doesn't get that and it's also on premium gas. I know though that BMW underestimates there hp, but mine has 200, I don't think it actually gets over 250. Rear window shades are a must for kids. When you try to go on a long road trip during a sunny day and they're playing on your phone, they always complain about the glare. Hyundai looks like to me like they have a sale. 34,500 for a maxed out car is half the price of a luxury car you could get for the same price. Love to see the torque in the lower rev ranges. Also the red and orange look spectacular. You get the sportiness and comfort of a luxury german sedan without the price. Good job Hyundai!
the center console is so bad that I would have to replace it.. there's no way I'd live with something that looks that last-gen in design. The car itself looks nice, and the intelligent cruise control & start/stop traffic system sounds very tempting in the mass market segment. Some design failures: • I'm not a jet pilot, I don't need 1000 nobs, buttons and dials! what were they thinking? • nice touch screen, but it could be bigger. If you've got a nice modern responsive system like that, why use a not-very-big screen, and then limit its use by having all those buttons and knobs? • CD drive - seriously? I mean, come on.
***** don't post a reply just to nag at someone. I definitely *do* know what I was talking about, which is design that _I personally_ like in cars, and the lack of it in this one.
I liked the older looks more. They just sorta dulled it out to make it blend in with every other car out there. It looks so much like a Kia Optima now! Uggh We just bought a '14 Tuscon and it still has lines and we love it! The new '15 Genesis is badass but they seemed to have made this more bland is all.
***** yah, and watch their sales go down again. People bought these to get away from the boring drab of the accord, camry, Altima. That was the entire point! It looks sexy and different! I even liked a 4 door car for once.
AutoGuide.com This is not a review - this is a sales pitch. This piece lacked any objectivity and I could have read all of those specs off of their website. Give me what is good and what needs improvement. I don't think you gave any criticism about this car. Thumbs down on the presentation.
Maybe I'll now trade in my 2004 Hyundai XG350 for a new Sonata. This car is so much nicer looking than older sonatas which I thought their looks were terrible.
It's funny to me how the last generation Sonata was quit radical in its styling, while the Camry of that time was ultra-conservative. Now, this generation the Sonata has gone more conservative looking while the Camry is trying to be bit more radical. I think the result of both are vastly improved looking cars. I really don't like the butt on the Sonata though. Looks far too much like the Optima, which pulled off the look better at the rear.
Great car... For those commenting about "it is a copy of..." Well, many car today look a like to each other... Just look at the new Edge 2015, and the front is a Sorento + a Santa Fe, no doubt. And for those commeting about "shit car, thin metal.." and all that BS with no argument nor fatc... Well, let me give you one word you should use to know more about Hyundai: GOOGLE. At this moment, people like the Honda CEO said that Hyundai is a great company and it is making very good cars... So, I think those are words to take in consideration. And besides that, just Google it, Google about all the awards in safety, quality, design and reliability won by Hyundai, around the world, including Europe and US, awards that "well known" companies like Toyota, havent won so far. And for those that will think that I am a Hyundai fan, well, dont bother yourself about it, I'll do you a favor and tell you that I am a Honda CR-V Owner, that had a Honda Civic before, and it happened that I also own a Hyundai Accent, that has been with me since 8 years ago, and has been one of the best purchases I have made in my life, along with the Civic and the CR-V, in terms of cars. Do I know about car quality? I can say I do, I am used to the Honda Quality, and I can say that Hyundai has been a great car... I am pretty sure Hyundai has been improving since 8 years ago... Not the other way around... Facts are online.
yea, i have to agree, the center console looks like the legacy. I don't think they copied each other, who knows, its all in ones perspective, but do make the comparison sometime if you are curious.
AutoGuide can't use 'awesome' music we're all acustomed to because of copyrights. Instead they either have to produce their own music or use open source varieties. And of course, it is just your personal taste. Thought the intro music was good.
The exterior is beautiful, however I feel like last gens interior was more "luxurious" so to speak. The fluidic design on the interior was unique, this gens isn't. IMO.
Inside and out, it seems like Hyundai phoned it in with this car's look. It doesn't look anything like a downsized Genesis but rather like a old Honda Accord. Everything about this car seems to say that they didn't want to try very hard now.
Had a 2.4L Mitsubishi Starion a while back and it was an AWESOME car with that powerplant. Hyundai should of stuck the turbo on the 2.4L instead of on a smaller 2L engine
I drove a new Sonata Sport with Navi. It looks good from outside but I gotta say I would never buy this car. As someone already mentioned, the dash board is ugly and also the materials. The stick for automatic transmission is really uncomfortable to hold.
Hyundai had to step up. The Kia Optima was a far cleaner design. The progress Hyundai is making is frightening. This is a beautiful car. If you pay over 30 grand you are nuts. The A3, BMW 2 and even the BMW 3 can be had in the low 30's. I would easily give up active cruse control for the BMW 3. In the Mid twenties this is going to be a hard car to top. The Accord should be more reliable in the long run. Its interior is no were close to the new Gen. I don't see how Hyundai can lose with this design.
BMWs are high maintenance cars, the sticker price may say $33,000, but it costs a lot of money to keep the car running. I owned a few, and I would never ever buy a German car again. You have to have a lot of money to maintain a German luxury car. I have money, but I don't want to waste my time at the dealer often. Everything in the car is computerized. If you do an oil change, you have to reset the computer, or the car will malfunction. German car makers did this on purpose, so only the dealers can maintain those cars. German cars aren't reliable, they have one of the worst rating for reliability. Used Mercedes Benz, and BMWs have the worst resale values. You can buy a used BMW 3 or 5 series for $15,000 or less.
Ace1000ks1975 BMW has a 4 year 50,000 mile warranty on their cars. Bmw often has huge rebates to accompany that. Never had any problems with my BMW's under warranty. In spite of the fact that BMW is getting soft. A base BMW AWD X1 drives better than almost any Japanese car offered in the states. It cost to be boss. No free rides in the automotive world. If you want rock solid reliable drive a 4cly Accord or Camry. The base 320i is like it comes from another planet enjoyment wise.Me I will take the 3 series and get rid of it when the warranty is up. If I were just starting a family. Camry or Accord and try not to fall asleep behind the wheel.
fatboy19831 I don't like German cars after I had very bad experiences with a Volkswagen Jetta I bought many years ago, the BMW 5, and 7 series I owned a few years back. I like American cars, and Japanese cars. I've never driven a Korean car, but this car looks pretty good. One of my friends bought a Hyunda Sonata 2013, and I was impressed with it.
fatboy19831 The BMW 7 I had 2 years ago was a nightmare! The timing chain broke, and it was at the back of the engine! They had to remove the whole fucking engine, and it was in the shop for 7 days! Now I have a Lexus LS 460, and I couldn't be happier!
ACE, not a fan of the flagship cars. I cant feel your pain. I get zero joy from any of them. If that is what you like you could not pick a better all around flagship than the LS460. The new 7 is a mess.
They uglified the shit out of the interior. The gauge cluster and dashboard just look way more last-gen than the actual previous gen Sonata (loved the gauges on that one). AND WHERE DID ALL THE POWER GO?
I test drove one (I'm a 2011 Sonata owner). It drives extremely well. Unfortunately, it looks like a Honda now. Its not in any way a good looking car to me. I'm not saying you're stupid for buying one, they're GREAT cars...I'm saying you just have no taste. The interior, more specifically the dash and console are AWFUL. Huge step backwards from the last generation's design.
Me too. I'm sad bc was really looking forward to getting a 2015 from my 2012, but I just cant gt over the rental car feeling of that center dash! I'm looking at the Mazda 6 and although its a bit smaller interior and trunk and some other features are gone, the dash and look stand out to me like my 2012 did when i got it...
I was pretty stocked to see the redesign for this car and went to test drive it yesterday and was disappointed. The outside looks very nice but they didnt keep the same feel on the inside. I was driving the mid trim sport model and it had the lamest center console and infotainment system ive ever seen. The drive was nice and quite but didnt have the giddy up. I was hoping it would be a contender for the 2014- current mazda 6 but the mazda is just better. My personal opinion here and on a side note i looked at the azera limited and it was very nice.
I agree. After seeing the body and finish of the last Sonata design the new one was indeed a let down. Let's hope Hyundai realizes their mistake and rethinks their destyling of this car.
Michael Falke Well i like the exterior of the car, reminds me of the accord but better. It's the interior and rive that let me down. You have to pay to get decent features so the base and mid line models really are a let down.
Why the fuk do you put a dual clutch transmission on a sluggish diesel hybrid? Why not put it on the turbo 2.0LT? It's a sports model so it should get that in my opinion
Hyundai got caught over hyping mileage and HP. The new HP and Mileage ratings are more realistic. In the real world the new cars even with more weight should perform about the same as the old ones.
Incorrect. This is not about "hyping" mileage. Just an FYI, those were EPA estimates. Furthermore, the engines have been DETUNED for better driveability. If you look at every review for the new Sonata, the reviewer notes that the torque is more linear and constant, something that wasn't there in the previous 274hp 2.0T engine.
Terry Kim No matter how the drive-ability was improved the 274 hp 2.0t was not putting out 274 hp. The numbers did not work. Other cars in the class with less power and more weight were faster. The Elantra's 40 mpg hwy rating was an outright lie, They got caught and had to refund their customers. Hyundai is not playing that game anymore. Mileage and hp ratings are more realistic on the current cars. As they should have been from the start.
I might be in the minority, but I think this is an improvement over the last model aesthetically.
I agree with you, the cars aesthetics have really matured.
Definately agree with you there.
I agree! I think it looks way better now
Totally agree! My mother in law has a 2014 and we put em bumper to bumper and it definitely looks like the sonata has grown up. She even likes it better and she freaking loves her 2014!
I agree. I love this simpler look of the Sonata
Freaking S.Korea, a bunch of hardworking genius people living out there.
Very dynamic and innovative.
Heather Barley
america is the best
you should see the new kia
Hyundai has definitely done it again with the new Sonata and would be on top of my list if I was shopping for a mid sized sedan.
I got this car last week. Let me give you guys some feedbacks.
Overall the car drives quite well for a 4-cylinder turbo. Noise level of engine and drive is somewhat in the mid range. My previous car was a 2012 Genesis and this 2015 Sonata is not better but doable.
Cons:
The car doors were not aligning correctly. Doors were a bit off from the quarter panels and rear passengers door. I was not able to open driver's side passenger the door. I have to pull the handle twice in order to open the door. Dealership had to take my car in for a day to fix these issues. I got the car on Friday and return to dealership for repairs on Monday, go figure. Hyundai Alabama must be rushing to get this car out of factory because their QC is way below par. I was told the car was also inspected when it arrives at dealership before it can be sold to me. The QC level at the dealership must be the same as factory, below average. How Hyundai is able to miss all doors alignment is beyond my comprehension. I really hope the doors are the only problems and nothing on the brakes or steering as they have a recall earlier when they roll out the 2015 Sonata 2.4s and SEs. My advice to all my fellow buyers: Beware and please check all the doors alignment, make sure they are flushed with quarter panels and rear passenger doors. Oh BTW, even after they fix my doors, one of the doors is still not aligned correctly. I will need to take the car in again. OMG. What is waste of my time.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming: All 2015 Sonata has this problem and their engineers are working on a fix. If you try to stream your music from your phone to the car's Bluetooth system, get ready for a break/pause every 15 seconds. I was told Hyundai knew about this problem but they will still sell the car anyway. Currently I'm waiting for a software patch which will fix this but who knows when. I suggest all buyers to stay the away from this car until maybe a year later till they fix all defects. If you have a iphone 5 or better, wait for Apple Carplay to be installed before you get the car. I kind of regretted getting this car so early in the game as Carplay cannot be retro to the current 2015 Sonata models. Plus I'm not sure what other problem I may encounter. Better wait then be sorry like me.
Window Lock: Yesterday I found a new problem. Window lock function is not working. There is a window lock button on the driver's side left armrest. Supposedly when this function is on, other passengers in the car is not able to open their windows. Mine doesn't work. This function is broken for my car. Sad story, Hyundai miss it during their under par QC.
Pro:???
With so many current problems, my pros are clouded with the cons so there is nothing good to say about the car now. Until they fix all my car's existing problems, I may update this review with some goods. Thanks for reading and hope you all buy other cars for now.
This should be the best mainstream Hyundai model. I test drove the 1.6 Eco and was pleasantly surprised by the overall build quality, tech interface, engine and also the new 7- Speed DCT. For all the enthusiasts out there, the biggest complain was steering feel in Hyundai models, this Sonata seems to answer in the form of the Sport mode which is too good and steering feel is spot on. I have driven the previous generation Sonata, we just can't compare them. This 2015 model is in a different league and people shouldn't really bash Hyundai. After all they are the only mainstream auto company which is going forward in very aspect and I see Toyota and Honda being too complacent. So days are not far when Hyundai is bench marked against the Germans in terms of quality and dynamics.
I have never owned a Hyundai so far, but just might buy this model. So don't think this is a Fan boy post. It is just a honest feedback from an auto enthusiast about Hyundai and their hard work. Absolutely impressed.
I actually like this much better than the previous generation. It's not the show stopper that it once was, but I think the more conservative and elegant style works better this time around.
Im extremely late, commenting 6 years later. I don't know if anyone even will see this comment. These cars just never break. They're used as taxis in korea
thanks
Thank you, i was looking to buy a 2016 one
Damn
I'm currently driving this car right now. It's very quiet inside, acceleration is quick and smooth. For a regular sedan, it feels very luxurious inside. My only complaint is the seats ate hard and uncomfortable. It took me a long time to find a somewhat comfortable sitting position and I'm still not all that comfortable. Then again, I'm driving the base trim. Maybe the upper trims have more comfortable seats. Take it for a test drive.
He pronounce so much better now , a lot of hard work behind the camera ! Proud of you man !
The best thing about Autoguide is the hosts, always a pleasure to listen to
A car like this would be a nice everyday car. The 2015 design for the Sonata looks really nice, it looks better than the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or the Ford Fusion. The Sonata is made in the United States, so you would be supporting the U.S. economy by purchasing one if you need it.
I love this reviewer! Always a pleasure seeing him!!!
My favorite thing about this car is it changes colours red to white as you drive it.
Robert Drake ?
I think the 2015 model looks much better than the one it replaces. Great looking car.
I think as the design goes, I think they've gone backwards..My wife owns a 2011 sonata and loves it.I showed her the new model and decided to buy the one she has after the lease was over.
AutoGuide makes the BEST auto reviews on youtube:) Keep up the good work
Solid car getting back to basics, quality at a value price with excellent driving characteristics, with 0% financing they truly want our business!!
Am i the only one that loves the slight pronunciation slur?
The interior has a lot of Audi look to it. It's nice to see such an upscale cabin
wow ...never was a fan of Sonata but this one is pretty awesome ...especially I like the 1.6 T and the interior looks Lexus like
Wow hyundai keeps getting better and better but they are getting wayyyy to expensive! All cars are
Amazing review as always from you guys.
What is the camera that is used for the recording of this video
Saw a newer sonata today. When I was passing by it and saw it from the side first I thought "is this a mercedes?" When I saw the back/badge I was like "holy shit a Hyundai Sonata"
I'm not a car enthusiasts but I'm thinking about leasing a 2015 Sonata just so I can drive one of the first cars to support Android Auto. Anyone got any reasons not to?
For the price of an Asian import, you can lease a BMW 328i or Mercedes CLA250, I wouldn't recommend these cars as buys but as a lease you have nothing to lose.
For the car I have no opinion, but financially you should never get a lease. They are complete rip offs. I would suggest just getting an aftermarket android auto device for your car.
They're nice, and the value is off the chart. Much roomier and rides nicer than a Camary...just don't challenge anybody to a race (slow, sluggish performance)
Taylor Wimberly I have a reason. You know how glitchy even the best made phones and tablets can be right? Now,
Step 1: put one of those permanently mounted in a vehicle so that you can't fix it on your own when it frequently messes up or even worse has hardware defects.
Step 2: commence pulling your hair out.
Ok everyone, I took the plunge and got a 3yr lease. I got the 2015 Sonata Limited with the tech upgrade package. There is no date for when it will support Android Auto, but there should be a software upgrade in first half of next year. Will report back when it finally arrives.
Kinda like the way this model looks more then the old one. This one has a more masculine stance. The interior on this car looks like a car that would cost 10,000 more but the last model did look more unique.
The interior of the 2015 sonata looks more like a truck dashboard..not like a midsize sedan..too square no luxury at all....old fashioned...not blend well with the exterior design..but is just my opinion...
Wow, good for Hyundai. This car looks pretty stellar. I'm digging that classy interior along with the calm and cool exterior.
I am really impressed with the refinement of the interior. My short ride I had in it made me think it really competes and may even be better (Audi a3) in some ways than Infiniti, the Benz cla, and Acura in design/fit and finish. Now it's a different question if it would stay together as good as those mentioned but for first impressions, I was amazed this was a Hyundai. If someone had told me this, I would not believe them but take a look for yourself and I think you will be surprised. Now I didn't get to drive one but I'd really like to see if it is competent in handling and if it's fun. One down side was the ride wasn't that smooth, going over some semi rough road was a little jarring. Most new cars I've been in ranging from compact sedans to sporty hatchbacks to sports cars handle those roads with a firm but comfortable ride. Outdated would be the word I'd use, however I'd need to spend more time in one to fully see.
Does this come with Diesel engine?
Do all of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have sunroofs??
Detailed review, very well done!!
what do you guys think about this vs the 2015 accord?
Thank you for doing a car review video right. Like not blocking the view of the car when talking (especially annoying when they're fat), not so many damn close ups of the car like putting the camera an inch away from the badge, and panning out and putting the camera at eye level so we can see what the hell the car even looks like. Other reviewers just need to zoom out and not put the camera so close to the ground. We're not ants! I just went through about 6 Sonata review videos until I finally found this video to even tell what the heck the car really looks like.
Other than my rant, it was very comprehensive, concise and gave me a perfect idea of what this car is capable of and is all about. Thank you!
Great review!
Hyundai Thonata
lol he talks a lot like Daffy Duck
You're dithpicable.
Nightbird aththhole
Christopher Jones Still a racist..but thanks for trying to cover it up with second rate comedy.
I didn't realize until see your comment😂😂
kia and hyundai are really stepping their game up. not on the level of cadillac or BMW. but getting there.
I like the looks of the clean, modern center stack. Exterior is not their best effort: ford fusion like grill and legacy like body
quick question. the 2.0T with the now, less hp, does that affect 0-60 numbers or does it make the car slower or sluggish to drive. how does the 1.6T feels and drives and how much stronger does it feel comparing to the 2.4L 4cyl engine? is it worth it
the car gets more power at lower speeds so it really doesn't matter
This car makes me what to get one for the price and features
I don't know why you don't think the styling's amazing. The old Hyundai was beautiful but this car looks on par with a Mercedes. The back is more toned down but the front of the car is amazing. Getting a car with over 250 hp and torque is great when you consider it gets 32 mpg on the highway. My 3 series doesn't get that and it's also on premium gas. I know though that BMW underestimates there hp, but mine has 200, I don't think it actually gets over 250. Rear window shades are a must for kids. When you try to go on a long road trip during a sunny day and they're playing on your phone, they always complain about the glare. Hyundai looks like to me like they have a sale. 34,500 for a maxed out car is half the price of a luxury car you could get for the same price. Love to see the torque in the lower rev ranges. Also the red and orange look spectacular. You get the sportiness and comfort of a luxury german sedan without the price. Good job Hyundai!
What a great reviewer this person is. Very concise..useful information..and extremely professional. Keep up the great work! =)
Hyundai is the next honda. Honda started cheap and thru time it became the best automobile. Now its Hyundai's turn to shine.
Well Said!!!
They're above and beyond honda at this point
na korean car is still shit, i wouldn't buy their refrigerator much less their toilet paper.
the center console is so bad that I would have to replace it.. there's no way I'd live with something that looks that last-gen in design. The car itself looks nice, and the intelligent cruise control & start/stop traffic system sounds very tempting in the mass market segment. Some design failures:
• I'm not a jet pilot, I don't need 1000 nobs, buttons and dials! what were they thinking?
• nice touch screen, but it could be bigger. If you've got a nice modern responsive system like that, why use a not-very-big screen, and then limit its use by having all those buttons and knobs?
• CD drive - seriously? I mean, come on.
wow, you really don't know what you are talking about
***** don't post a reply just to nag at someone. I definitely *do* know what I was talking about, which is design that _I personally_ like in cars, and the lack of it in this one.
I don't like the design of the centre console... Maybe its because I like symmetry and this interior looks odd to me.
robertomasymas You telling me you'd rather have buttons or touchsceren for volume control instead of knob? A knob is way more quick and convenient.
robertomasymas
You are comparing a Tesla with a Sonata. Why don't you look at how CAMRY, ACCORD and FUSION have their buttons setup?
I liked the older looks more. They just sorta dulled it out to make it blend in with every other car out there. It looks so much like a Kia Optima now! Uggh We just bought a '14 Tuscon and it still has lines and we love it! The new '15 Genesis is badass but they seemed to have made this more bland is all.
***** yah, and watch their sales go down again. People bought these to get away from the boring drab of the accord, camry, Altima. That was the entire point! It looks sexy and different! I even liked a 4 door car for once.
Interesting...
Personally, I like this design more than the previous design. I thought the older Hyundai Sonata looked too feminine for my taste.
Have read that the new turbo--having given up 30hp--takes over 8 seconds to get to 60, no better than my normally aspirated Camry SE 4cyl!!
Kudo to Hyundai! It sounds like they knew what they wanted to do with the all new Soanta and hit the nail right on its head.
AutoGuide.com This is not a review - this is a sales pitch. This piece lacked any objectivity and I could have read all of those specs off of their website. Give me what is good and what needs improvement. I don't think you gave any criticism about this car. Thumbs down on the presentation.
You guys should review the 2015 veloster
Maybe I'll now trade in my 2004 Hyundai XG350 for a new Sonata. This car is so much nicer looking than older sonatas which I thought their looks were terrible.
Is this an advertisement or a review?
great review sir, very informative
There is less hp in the turbo model but it's available sooner.. so in real life situations it will feel and be faster
It's funny to me how the last generation Sonata was quit radical in its styling, while the Camry of that time was ultra-conservative. Now, this generation the Sonata has gone more conservative looking while the Camry is trying to be bit more radical. I think the result of both are vastly improved looking cars. I really don't like the butt on the Sonata though. Looks far too much like the Optima, which pulled off the look better at the rear.
Is it just me or does it look like the new subaru legacy?
very true
hyundai doin work
Oh snap he looks like Sylvester too!!
Good review though
Great car...
For those commenting about "it is a copy of..." Well, many car today look a like to each other... Just look at the new Edge 2015, and the front is a Sorento + a Santa Fe, no doubt.
And for those commeting about "shit car, thin metal.." and all that BS with no argument nor fatc... Well, let me give you one word you should use to know more about Hyundai: GOOGLE.
At this moment, people like the Honda CEO said that Hyundai is a great company and it is making very good cars... So, I think those are words to take in consideration. And besides that, just Google it, Google about all the awards in safety, quality, design and reliability won by Hyundai, around the world, including Europe and US, awards that "well known" companies like Toyota, havent won so far.
And for those that will think that I am a Hyundai fan, well, dont bother yourself about it, I'll do you a favor and tell you that I am a Honda CR-V Owner, that had a Honda Civic before, and it happened that I also own a Hyundai Accent, that has been with me since 8 years ago, and has been one of the best purchases I have made in my life, along with the Civic and the CR-V, in terms of cars.
Do I know about car quality? I can say I do, I am used to the Honda Quality, and I can say that Hyundai has been a great car... I am pretty sure Hyundai has been improving since 8 years ago... Not the other way around... Facts are online.
+Syed Mahfuz You are delusional, LOL
Now it looks like a Legacy.
You look like a Moron.
Way to go, moron.
yea, i have to agree, the center console looks like the legacy. I don't think they copied each other, who knows, its all in ones perspective, but do make the comparison sometime if you are curious.
You guys... That "music" in the intro was just awful. What were you thinking?
AutoGuide can't use 'awesome' music we're all acustomed to because of copyrights. Instead they either have to produce their own music or use open source varieties. And of course, it is just your personal taste. Thought the intro music was good.
I'd love to see this car compared to the Mercedes CLA250. How do you guys think it would do?
the limited will do very well at a fraction of a cost
The exterior is beautiful, however I feel like last gens interior was more "luxurious" so to speak. The fluidic design on the interior was unique, this gens isn't. IMO.
less presenter, and more detail shots. He's talking about the horizontal layout of the interior while we can't see any in the video until later.
Honestly guys... This car seems pretty damn good.
Inside and out, it seems like Hyundai phoned it in with this car's look. It doesn't look anything like a downsized Genesis but rather like a old Honda Accord. Everything about this car seems to say that they didn't want to try very hard now.
LOL have you seen the Honda Accord rear design??? take a look at the 1st generation Hyundai Genesis, then we will talk, stupid ignorant moron. LOL
Unless you've seen this car in person as opposed to on a computer then you should probably shut the fuck up
Love the sonata
Had a 2.4L Mitsubishi Starion a while back and it was an AWESOME car with that powerplant. Hyundai should of stuck the turbo on the 2.4L instead of on a smaller 2L engine
funny how a lot of car companies use Apple, but Android has a much bigger smart phone market......
I drove a new Sonata Sport with Navi. It looks good from outside but I gotta say I would never buy this car. As someone already mentioned, the dash board is ugly and also the materials. The stick for automatic transmission is really uncomfortable to hold.
Yeah then go buy your Ferrari. LOL loser....
Pedro Pedrosoy whatever... I am telling u. The car is a big disappointment inside, period. Dashboard alias Kia Optima - r they kidding?
So the car is perfect? No negatives? Very biased review!!!
The only thing I don't like about this car is the wheels. The Sonata is going after the C-class while the Kia Optima with the Audi A6
To me it feels like volvo S60 with less on the appearance but more on the inside.
I own a Hyundai Sonata 2011. which is the design before this one.. Driving the car isnt smooth and the A/C always broke down..
Hyundai is better Toyota and Honda. Their quality is just way better for the price.
Hyundai had to step up. The Kia Optima was a far cleaner design. The progress Hyundai is making is frightening. This is a beautiful car. If you pay over 30 grand you are nuts. The A3, BMW 2 and even the BMW 3 can be had in the low 30's. I would easily give up active cruse control for the BMW 3. In the Mid twenties this is going to be a hard car to top. The Accord should be more reliable in the long run. Its interior is no were close to the new Gen. I don't see how Hyundai can lose with this design.
BMWs are high maintenance cars, the sticker price may say $33,000, but it costs a lot of money to keep the car running. I owned a few, and I would never ever buy a German car again. You have to have a lot of money to maintain a German luxury car. I have money, but I don't want to waste my time at the dealer often. Everything in the car is computerized. If you do an oil change, you have to reset the computer, or the car will malfunction. German car makers did this on purpose, so only the dealers can maintain those cars. German cars aren't reliable, they have one of the worst rating for reliability.
Used Mercedes Benz, and BMWs have the worst resale values. You can buy a used BMW 3 or 5 series for $15,000 or less.
Ace1000ks1975 BMW has a 4 year 50,000 mile warranty on their cars. Bmw often has huge rebates to accompany that. Never had any problems with my BMW's under warranty. In spite of the fact that BMW is getting soft. A base BMW AWD X1 drives better than almost any Japanese car offered in the states. It cost to be boss. No free rides in the automotive world. If you want rock solid reliable drive a 4cly Accord or Camry. The base 320i is like it comes from another planet enjoyment wise.Me I will take the 3 series and get rid of it when the warranty is up. If I were just starting a family. Camry or Accord and try not to fall asleep behind the wheel.
fatboy19831 I don't like German cars after I had very bad experiences with a Volkswagen Jetta I bought many years ago, the BMW 5, and 7 series I owned a few years back. I like American cars, and Japanese cars. I've never driven a Korean car, but this car looks pretty good. One of my friends bought a Hyunda Sonata 2013, and I was impressed with it.
fatboy19831 The BMW 7 I had 2 years ago was a nightmare! The timing chain broke, and it was at the back of the engine! They had to remove the whole fucking engine, and it was in the shop for 7 days! Now I have a Lexus LS 460, and I couldn't be happier!
ACE, not a fan of the flagship cars. I cant feel your pain. I get zero joy from any of them. If that is what you like you could not pick a better all around flagship than the LS460. The new 7 is a mess.
They uglified the shit out of the interior. The gauge cluster and dashboard just look way more last-gen than the actual previous gen Sonata (loved the gauges on that one). AND WHERE DID ALL THE POWER GO?
Very good review.
why do they show brown and tan interiors when the only one you can get here in Canada is black..which I don't like .
I test drove one (I'm a 2011 Sonata owner). It drives extremely well. Unfortunately, it looks like a Honda now. Its not in any way a good looking car to me. I'm not saying you're stupid for buying one, they're GREAT cars...I'm saying you just have no taste. The interior, more specifically the dash and console are AWFUL. Huge step backwards from the last generation's design.
You are full of shit... this car does not look like a Honda.
Agree with you..i am a sonata se 2014 owner..and i prefer my car over this 2015
Me too. I'm sad bc was really looking forward to getting a 2015 from my 2012, but I just cant gt over the rental car feeling of that center dash! I'm looking at the Mazda 6 and although its a bit smaller interior and trunk and some other features are gone, the dash and look stand out to me like my 2012 did when i got it...
Beamer4lyf I'm considering buying a new 2014 (whats left of them). They're practically giving them away to make room for the 2015)
Eric Pederson Did they change much from 2012 to 2014? I like a lot of the tech changes they made to the car but not the ascetic.
dat wood trim makes me think of lexus es..... and it looks so old.....
Just got one. It’s Amazing
Oh, not Tigger again.
The only improvement I see is the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
alright that was funny i will give you that. see improvement
Took you long enough to reply...
ill try to improve
This guy...
It is a nice car
I was pretty stocked to see the redesign for this car and went to test drive it yesterday and was disappointed. The outside looks very nice but they didnt keep the same feel on the inside. I was driving the mid trim sport model and it had the lamest center console and infotainment system ive ever seen. The drive was nice and quite but didnt have the giddy up. I was hoping it would be a contender for the 2014- current mazda 6 but the mazda is just better. My personal opinion here and on a side note i looked at the azera limited and it was very nice.
The current mazda is not better I drove both as well.
Personal opinions.I like the 2014-2015 mazda 3 and 6. I dont like this. What didnt you like?
I agree. After seeing the body and finish of the last Sonata design the new one was indeed a let down. Let's hope Hyundai realizes their mistake and rethinks their destyling of this car.
Michael Falke Well i like the exterior of the car, reminds me of the accord but better. It's the interior and rive that let me down. You have to pay to get decent features so the base and mid line models really are a let down.
The interior on the new Sonata is the #1 reason I won't be buying one. Such a step back.
Segment exclusive window shade...well, my 2007 Passat VR6 had that, ha.
am i the only one that sees kia optima all over this car
Yep
Yes, but it really delivers the TECH this time!! Not just style like last time...
KIA optima and Hyundai sonata are based on the same platform and are basically the same car.
Kia Optima is waaaaay better.
yes but to be fair hyundia is the lexus to kia like lexus is to toyota...so your just cheap and stupid
Car looks badass. Asian styling is kicking every ones ass. Why cant they come up with any cool designs here in the US?
Hyundai and Kia. Better than GM,Dodge,Chrysler!!!
Thats not news...
I'm here just to know if #AndroidAuto is available or not
Great review. Your sound is out of sync. Maybe Hyundai can fix that too. I love the model with quad exhaust.
The interior, while more practical and better quality, i feel looks more basic then the old interior.
That lisp tho
Less hp and torque? LAWL! way to go backwards Hyundai!
I feel Hyundai was trying to add the "simple sleek" style interior of the BMWs here.
God the intro music you guys use is so cheesy and odd..
Why the fuk do you put a dual clutch transmission on a sluggish diesel hybrid? Why not put it on the turbo 2.0LT? It's a sports model so it should get that in my opinion
"far more easier" actually "far more easy"
Where did all the power go? The engines in the last generation had more power.
They slightly detuned it for better drive-ability and dynamics. It's pretty smooth.
Hyundai got caught over hyping mileage and HP. The new HP and Mileage ratings are more realistic. In the real world the new cars even with more weight should perform about the same as the old ones.
Incorrect. This is not about "hyping" mileage. Just an FYI, those were EPA estimates.
Furthermore, the engines have been DETUNED for better driveability. If you look at every review for the new Sonata, the reviewer notes that the torque is more linear and constant, something that wasn't there in the previous 274hp 2.0T engine.
Terry Kim No matter how the drive-ability was improved the 274 hp 2.0t was not putting out 274 hp. The numbers did not work. Other cars in the class with less power and more weight were faster. The Elantra's 40 mpg hwy rating was an outright lie, They got caught and had to refund their customers. Hyundai is not playing that game anymore. Mileage and hp ratings are more realistic on the current cars. As they should have been from the start.
Cartoon cat Sylvester- "thuckirin thuckertash"
car always update its style every year but some people unable to buy a new car for their life.... some country the car's price so high !!!!!! ;/ .....