Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009
Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2008 and unveiled it at the Chicago Auto Show as a 2009 model year, trying to keep its sales up and securing the brand's fourth position in import sales in the U.S.
While the EPA considered the Sonata to be a large sedan, the car’s exterior sizes placed it into the mid-size segment, competing with vehicles such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, and Honda Accord. Its sharp lines were still up to date, but there were some areas where the automaker thought it might be a good idea to improve. As a result, the refreshed fifth generation of the Sonata, also known as the NF, went through an update that brought the vehicle a slightly better look, an upgraded interior, and some improvements under the hood. Besides the gasoline engines, the car was sold outside the U.S. with a turbodiesel powerplant, which helped the car get better sales in Australia, the UK, and Europe.
At the front, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata came with a slightly upgraded look. The most obvious change was for the grille that sported multiple slats, depending on the grade, instead of one as the non-facelifted version. Furthermore, the lower bumper was reshaped, featuring a wider center air intake flanked by a pair of scoops that sported larger fog lamps. The headlights were also slightly restyled, although some would need a keen eye for detail to notice those changes.
From its profile, the mid-size sedan boasted new options for the wheels, but the car’s overall shape didn’t change. Still, the automaker didn’t consider installing turn signals in the door mirror caps. However, it kept them body-colored, and the same went for the door handles. The automaker also introduced new taillights that had the same shape and size as the previous ones, but they featured LEDs instead of regular light bulbs. That change made the vehicle more visible on the road.
Inside, the most significant change was for the center stack. Hyundai tried to keep up with technology and installed standard iPod connectivity across the range. The cable for that device was inside the center armrest between the front seats. In addition, the automaker added a USB port for other types of MP3 players or memory sticks. A sat-nav unit was available at extra cost for selected markets. Depending on the grade, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata came with cloth or leather upholstery, wood trims on the dashboard, and door cards. In the back, the 60/40 split-folding bench seat came in handy when carrying longer items that couldn’t fit in the already generous trunk.
Under the hood, the automaker introduced the second generation of its 2.4-liter Theta engines with variable valve timing. As a result, it produced more ponies than before and improved fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the 3.3-liter V6 powerplant was also improved for better performance and was paired as standard with a five-speed automatic transmission. The automaker also improved the turbodiesel version, which was available with a four-speed automatic gearbox in addition to the six-speed manual already offered on the non-facelifted model.
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 |