2008 Hyundai Sonata

    Used from

    $25,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Sonata

    The 2008 Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,990 for the SLX variant and topping out at $35,240 for the Elite.

    There are 2 variants of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2007.

    Engine options include 3.3L multi-point injection (173kW/304Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (119kW/219Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Sonata was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2008 Hyundai Sonata Specs

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    SLX

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1405
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1110
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 950
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1460
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1445
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Elite

    Adds to SLX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from SLX:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2008 Hyundai Sonata Specs

    2008 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the SLX 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 Elite with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    2008 Hyundai Sonata Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?

    The Hyundai Sonata offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 SLX that starts from $25,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Elite that starts from $35,240.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: SLX and Elite.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the SLX which measures 1832mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the SLX 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 SLX which weighs 2130 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses unleaded.