About the Hyundai Sonata
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $29,990 for the Active variant and topping out at $42,850 for the Premium.
There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.
Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2016 Sonata was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Price
Active
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
Elite
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,990 |
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2016 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the Active with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
Hyundai Sonata | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Sonata?
You should service your Sonata at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sonata's warranty.
2016 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 Active that starts from $29,990.
The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Premium that starts from $42,850.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Elite and Premium.
The largest Hyundai Sonata is the Active which measures 1865mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Elite which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the Elite which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Sonata uses unleaded.