Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009
Hyundai refreshed the fifth generation of the Sonata in 2008 and targeted the same customers as the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, but at a lower price.
Since the world financial crisis was already claiming its victims, Hyundai was successful in getting a bigger slice of the market. The Korean automaker policy was to provide its flagship sedan with everything so the customers didn't have to pay extra for something. Moreover, for those who wanted more, there were some higher trim levels. But even the basic model had everything a regular family needed.
Hyundai was already working on the sixth generation of the Sonata when it brought the facelifted version of the Sonata V. While it didn't stand out on the road with its look, it won the wallets of many. At the front, the new grille tried to look more stylish with its three-slat design, while a new set of headlights with an angular design replaced the older ones. From its profile, the Sonata unveiled new alloy wheels design. At the back, the automaker installed LED taillights.
The evolution continued on the interior, where the Sonata facelift received a new center stack and instrument panel. Moreover, all versions featured 3.5mm AUX-in and USB, while the upper trim levels got iPod connectivity. In addition, a touch-screen sat-nav was available as an option.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a new generation of Theta II, 2.4-liter inline-four engines paired as standard with a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The range-topping version got a revised version of the Hyundai's 3.3-liter V6 that pumped 15 more hp than on the non-facelifted version.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT (164 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 120.7 KW @ 6200 RPM 164 HP @ 6200 RPM 162 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 197 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3212 lbs (1457 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 105.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 143 HP @ 6000 RPM 141 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 188 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3292 lbs (1493 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4301 lbs (1951 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (164 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 120.7 KW @ 6200 RPM 164 HP @ 6200 RPM 162 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 197 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3203 lbs (1453 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5AT (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 5800 RPM 177 HP @ 5800 RPM 174 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 5800 RPM 177 HP @ 5800 RPM 174 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3212 lbs (1457 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 5AT (246 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 6000 RPM 250 HP @ 6000 RPM 247 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 304 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3292 lbs (1493 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4301 lbs (1951 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.75 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 4AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3292 lbs (1493 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4301 lbs (1951 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |