About the Hyundai Sonata
The 2005 Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the GL variant and topping out at $34,490 for the Elite.
There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2002.
Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (132kW/245Nm), 2.4L multi-point injection (104kW/202Nm) and 3.3L multi-point injection (173kW/304Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2005 Sonata was offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.
2005 Hyundai Sonata Price
GL
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
Elite
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
3.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
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2005 Hyundai Sonata Specs
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2005 Hyundai Sonata Dimensions
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2005 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Sonata that uses the most amount of fuel is the GL with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Hyundai Sonata variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Hyundai Sonata | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2005 Hyundai Sonata Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata offers a 5 year 130,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Hyundai Sonata FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the GL that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Elite that starts from $34,490.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: GL, Base and Elite.
The largest Hyundai Sonata is the Base which measures 1832mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Base which has 173kW of power from its 3.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the GL which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Sonata uses unleaded.