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2006 Hyundai Sonata

2006 Hyundai Sonata
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 20-24/30-34 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 162HP
3.3L V6 235HP


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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.7
Overall: 3.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Hyundai Sonata

  1. Quiet and smooth ride
  2. Exterior design
  3. Powerful V6
  4. Safety features
  5. Roomy cabin

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Hyundai Sonata

  1. Wider and longer seats
  2. Automatic folding side mirrors
  3. More steering wheel audio controls
  4. Sportier suspension
  5. Standard navigation

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Submitted 2007-03-12 12:52:52


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Quiet ride, roomy and functional interior, aesthetically pleasing, plenty of power for all situations, heated seats work very well and are a lifesaver on cold New England mornings!!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Put track change controls on steering wheel, make Navigation/Bluetooth/Ipod connection options. Do not use GREEN backlighting, even the new elantra has a nice blue!! Change cupholder fittings, they are awful and don't hold cups well; if not for the fact I never drink anything in the car I would have had a major problem with this feature, or lack thereof. A sports model for some people would probably be a welcome addition as well (I like a softer ride personally).

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
EXTERIOR: The exterior to me is beautiful, moreso than the Azera, Camry or Accord in my opinion. Clean and simple, with nothing fancy works best for me.
INTERIOR: The interior is cavernous and nicely laid out compared to other cars I looked at. My only gripes were the lack of availability of some really necessary items like Navigation and Bluetooth or an Ipod connector. If the Sonata (or Hyundai in general) cannot get those items I will not be buying their products in the future.
RIDE: I have an 'LX' model 2006 Sonata, therefore I have the lower profile tires, which give a somewhat bumpy ride compared to the 16" tires, or so I hear. I never test drove the 16" wheels, but mine absorbs pretty much all bumps I encounter (which are plenty).
ROOMINESS: On occasion I have my girlfriend in the car with me, however it is rare that I ever need the back seats for more than my stuff, but when I do have rear seat passengers, they rave about how comfortable and roomy the car really is. I have sat in the back of my car and found it to be plenty adequate. The trunk has more cargo space than I really need right now, but I do like having that much room. My last car was a Chevy Cavalier (2004), so this car simply blows that out of the water in terms of space and comfort.
SUMMARY:
This car is a great overall car for anyone, and since its starting price is relatively low, it is a great beginner car for teen drivers, as well as for more serious drivers who would like to add power and creature comforts. However, those who are looking for some specifics like Nav and Bluetooth link and aux jacks for their Ipods best look elsewhere. For everyone else, there is no better value.

Submitted 2008-12-08 09:15:13


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
I like the MP3 player. It is simple, but plays every format I've tried. Gas mileage is good on highway trips. It is roomy and rides fairly well.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Hyundai needs to let up on the warning bells when the seatbelt is not secured. As soon as you start the car, if your seatbelt isn't in you hear a VERY LOUD and VERY ANNOYING ringing/beeping sound. If you park your car and take your seat belt off before you shut the engine off you get another dose of this most ANNOYING sound. I bought this car in January and it now belongs to my wife. Just picked up a 2006 Civic. Gave up a little bit of room, but gained fuel economy and got rid of that ANNOYING seat belt warning.
Also, a month after I got the car, the windshield began to work lose and makes a rickety kind of noise. Sounds like rubber and glass rubbing together. It took a few attempts to convice the dealership that there was a problem. But they found it in at least one other Sonota. Almost everyone that rode in my car asked about the noisy windshield. You know what they say. "Isn't that a shame that a new car would have that kind of a problem..."

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
This car is okay, but I expected more.

Submitted 2008-05-05 07:24:31


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Best value for money.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Make the seats more comfortable with more adjustments. Audio controls on sterring wheel should change channels not just the mode.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Love it for the price. Looking to buy my wife another car and can't justify spending the same money on a civic or corolla. We will now have 2 Sonatas in the garage.

Submitted 2008-01-20 09:01:54


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
My 06 sonata battery discharges after sitting a few days, what going on here. this has happened at least twice. is there a design problem in the electical system???

Submitted 2007-10-23 08:09:52


 jazzin1955

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Safety airbag protection.
More head & leg room than Honda & Toyota

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Color availabitity

Submitted 2007-07-30 07:52:07


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
performance, price, warranty

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
steering wheel controls should include radio frequency

Submitted 2007-07-26 03:05:16


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Almost everything

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
The warning chimes are too loud and annoying. Put in heavier glass to reduce exterior noise.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
A few problems in the first month (I had to have the auto trans replaced less than a month after it was bought)but none since.

Submitted 2007-07-16 23:32:09


 missmymilitaryman06

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
The vehicle came with All the features I could Need or Want, and then some. It drives smoothly and feels like a Luxury car.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
I really can't think of what needs improvement.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
It's a Great vehicle and I would recommend it for anyone. Its very Roomy inside and drives sensational. We are happy we went with this vehicle, after trying many others.

Submitted 2007-05-17 23:32:05


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Great value. Many std. features. Great ride and performance. Reliability. And, not having to deal with the Toyota folks.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Better gas mileage. If they don't get their act together there, they will lose market share.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Best car I've owned since my 1955 Chevy....and maybe my 1991 Camry.

Submitted 2007-05-15 14:41:19


 Shea3264

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Acceleration, Sound levels.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Better stereo, longer seat bottoms, better build quality.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I love my Sonata. I own a 2006. However some quality issues have arisen. The car rattles worse than my 93 t-bird did after 80,000 miles. It has also been in the shop for two weeks waiting on a sensor. They inform me the wait could be another 2 weeks. So I may have to be without my car for up to a month.

Submitted 2007-05-09 13:20:56


 maidenwolf72

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Comfortable quiet ride! Cold a/c which is definately a big plus living in georgia

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
I'd have a dark interior.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Fell in love with my Sonota at first sight and still amazed now!

Submitted 2007-04-10 22:30:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
1- Steering east to handle.
2- Power.
3-Exterior and interior design.
4-Safety features.
5-Warranty.
6- Trunk and interior are very roomy.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
1-Feel most bumps

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Best car for the value by far. It is an awesome car to drive. I love the car so much!!

Submitted 2007-03-19 11:58:25


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Everything

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Navigation

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I love it

Submitted 2007-02-27 16:30:45


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Looks & Size

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Gas Mileage and Scan Radio Controls on the Stearing Wheel.

Submitted 2007-02-27 14:17:26


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

1

Interior:

1

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
It truely stinks

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Do away with it.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
It is just a really bad car

Submitted 2007-02-25 17:43:18


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Finish, decor, value, performance

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
gas mileage on the V6, as only get 17 in town and 27 on the interstates

Submitted 2007-02-24 21:52:49


 gsgilbee

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
price

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
charcol cloth interior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have been an alignment and suspension mechanic for more than 20 years and before I saw any reviews after my first test drive I could tell they are going to have to improve on there suspension.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I have been looking to buy altima or sonata I have tried both out. Would have bought sonata if it had darker grey interior without having to step up to leather. I will more than likely buy sonata but won't be totally happy.

Submitted 2007-02-13 16:54:31


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Power,ride quality and 100,000 mile warrenty.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Seat comfort

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
one of the best cars under $20,000.

Submitted 2007-01-29 15:39:00


 akd104

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Exterior design
Build quality
Powerful engine (even the 4 cyl.)
Quiet, smooth ride
Standard safety features

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Memory seat positions
Better steering wheel audio controls

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Have had this (4 cyl. GLS auto) car for a year now, with 7,500 miles driven... Very impressed. I really love this car.... After owning Camrys and Accords, this is one great car for the money!

Submitted 2007-01-17 18:53:19


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
It runs very quiet, the V6 makes it fun to drive, and the car is very spacious. You can't beat the price.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
put radio station changer on the steering wheel.

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