Today we’re back with the owner’s review of Tabish Hashmi’s Hyundai Sonata. In this review, Tabish tells us about his experience with his newly bought Sonata and his likes and dislikes about it. The Sonata was launched by Hyundai Nishat in 2021 in 2 variants, the 2.0 liter and the up-spec 2.5 liters. This particular car has a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine producing close to 152 hp and 192 nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission which drives the front wheels.
Purchase Decision
To pair up with his crossover, Tabish was out in the market for a premium sedan in a certain price bracket. He mainly considered two sedans: the 11th gen Civic and the Sonata. He said the Civic was pretty standard and didn’t give that premium feel upon driving it. The exterior and interior design also did not appeal to him much compared to the very elegant looks of the Sonata. Then came the decision between the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter Sonata, which had 7 to 8 lakhs between them but other than the engine, there was no significant difference, so he opted for the 2.0-liter variant.
Salient Features
The Sonata comes with a list of features, including electric seats with lumbar support, a fully digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, leather upholstery, a panoramic roof, an infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, and much more. This 2.0-liter variant misses out on a heads-up display and an automatic rear shade which comes in the 2.5-liter variant.
Fuel Average
As per the owner, the fuel average is mediocre and less than what he heard. It averages around eight km/l within the city, improving a bit on a long stretch. He has not yet taken it on the highway but assumes that it will do 12 to 13 km/l. “Maybe it is because I drive with a heavy foot,” he added.
Missing Features
Although this car has many features, the owner still needs to catch up on some features he has in his Tiggo. Some of these include adaptive cruise control, which is missing, up-hill and down-hill assist, and driver assistance features like blind spot monitor, which the owner feels should’ve been added.
Ground Clearance
Due to its wide and low stature, the Sonata seems like it would be problematic on our local roads, but opposing this view, the owner has not any issue with the ground clearance. It does not hit speed breakers mostly, but a bit of caution is needed with multiple passengers.
Parts Availability
Spare Parts are readily available at authorised dealerships, and with the high volume of Sonatas on the road, there’s no risk of being unable to find parts. Although prices are extremely high, a single headlight costs around 2 lakh 80 thousand rupees; hence insurance seems a no-brainer.
