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2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-21/28-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 162HP
3.3L V6 234HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.6

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

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2008 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Hyundai Sonata

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

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Hyundai Sonata

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

Displaying 13 Reviews

Submitted 2009-11-05 15:24:02


 TerryMSU

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Purchased used 2008 V6 Ltd with 38K miles.
Awesome interior comfort, especially the heated leather seats.
Very comfortable.
Great price.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Fixed valve lifters make me nervous. Go to hydraulic lifters.
Also, the brakes have a history of premature wearout in this model. Allow the used car buyer to carry over the 100K Miles warranty.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Love the car, although we had a couple of minor issues with the car when we bought it. We bought it used from a non-Hyundai dealer. The rear window was missing a couple of bolts that allowed the window to lower very slowly. Also, it had a bad battery. The local dealer fixed those with no problems, but the positive battery clamp was bad and came off so I had to take it back one more time. Eventually they got everything right and we love the car.

Submitted 2009-09-01 11:48:00


 david

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Nice Drive.
Safety features.
Roomy feel.
Design is very classy.
Trunk space is largest I have ever seen.
'08 Limited has a lot of nice clean trim (chrome, carbon fiber).
Really nice infinity sound system.
Large glove box.
Nice headroom for us taller individuals.
Low road noise.
Nice premium wheels/low profile tires on the limited series.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Throttle tip-in should be more progressive as wheel spin is too easily induced especially w/ slick surfaces and this also leads one to too easily appreciate the great motors torque, MPG on the 3.3 could be better.
Leg room is nice, but not for taller individuals sitting in both front and back (comparable to most vehicles though).

Submitted 2009-05-04 03:40:41


 brefletch

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
I LOVE THE OVERALL APPEARANCE, THE RIDE IS VERY SMOOTH AND QUIET

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
ONCE YOUR SPEED DROP WHILE DRIVING THERE'S A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION, AND THERE'S NO AUXILIARY OUTLET IN THE GLS MODEL 2008

Submitted 2008-12-18 13:19:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Comfort, ease of adjusting car to me, efficient use of room, handling and DRY acceleration, view outward in all direction very good w/ no high sill or low roof intrusiveness as way too many other cars now have like Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger/Magnum, among others.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Memory option for power seat, mirrors, steering wheel would just freaking kill the competition! Throttle tip-in should be more progressive as wheel spin is too easily induced especially w/ slick surfaces and this also leads one to too easily appreciate the great motors torque which then leads to low fuel mileage and indecent speeds around town.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Rented several and put about 4 kmi on them, and enjoyed just about every mile. Feels substantial but reacts very well to input. Some rear axle tramp and bump noise not as well controlled as multilink set-up should be. Steering is a little numb requiring more pointing rather than feeling what is happening between tires and road. Last one had odd body/wind noise frt left A pillar that came and went - this was first w/ moonroof, so?. Would I buy one? -trying very hard to get wife to choose this over similarly price M/B as I really think this is a sweet vehicle for $.

Submitted 2008-06-12 13:15:56


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

1

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
comfortable, smooth.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
my sonata has a horrible smell inside that i cannot get rid of, i purchased it with the smell and brought it back and they couldn't do anything about it.

Submitted 2008-03-29 06:02:13


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
SMOOTH RIDE

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
MORE OPTIONS

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
RIDES AS WELL AS HONDA OR TOYOTA FOR A MUCH LOWER PRICE

Submitted 2008-03-11 18:19:20


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Very nice and clean

Submitted 2008-02-11 14:23:46


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
The warranty is the best. The features on the SE model are functional and beautifull. The V6 is quick and the Shiftronic Transmission (auto/standard) is a lot of fun. The quality fit and fitness is top notch and I compared it to the new Toyota Camry since that's what I had before. Toyota and Honda truly have head to head quality compitetion with this car and the Hyundai Sonata beats them hands down with the Best warranty. After purchaseing this one and driving it we are now considering a second one so we have look alike cars. The standard features are among the best in class by far.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
I'm not sure what else one could ask for in a car of this caliber that they haven't already thought of. If you can't find your way around with a map, maybe a navigation system would be nice.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Great car. Look out Honda, look out Toyota, good bye Nissan.

Submitted 2008-01-31 06:25:47


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
The look, the smooth ride, the room in it is great. Not too much I don't like about it.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
It's a great car and drives great, it's the best I've had yet I love it. And you can't beat the warranty you get with it either. Good Car

Submitted 2008-01-17 08:03:51


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
The qualtiy it has puts Toyota and Nissan to shame

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Better gas mpg's

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
overall this is an excellent vehicle. and I usually trade-in every two to three years. Not this time! Sonata is a keeper

Submitted 2008-01-06 10:58:41


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Looks, quality construction, safety features.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Folding mirrors, in dash navigation, power passenger seat.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Overall the 08 Sonata is a class above the competition. The 4 cyl. is more than adequate, gas mileage is good. Rides excellent, leather seats are comfortable.The infinity sound system is awesome. This is not your typical mid size sedan.

Submitted 2007-11-15 20:55:44


 gapvista1969

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
The sonata has a very attractive body with plenty of aerodynamic capabilities(even in a heavy cross wind)-minimal wind noise,minimal conpound road noise,sufficiant leg and head room for large occupants,the 3.3 v6 has plenty of horsepowerand torque to maintain constant speed on long steep upgrades,plenty of trunk space,quality crafstmanship throughout the entire vehicle,excellent brakes,excellent front and rear suspension handeling with minimal body-roll,and all the driver controls are straight-forward and easy to find and get to without compromising paying attention to the road.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
I would reduce the audio output level of the key in the ignition and fasten seatbelt tones. seatbelt

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I own a 2006 model. There is very little difference within this generation.

Submitted 2007-07-12 11:09:56


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Very Stylish, Good Value

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Hyundai Sonata?
Better interior Quality, better gas mileage

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