Owners give this generation Hyundai Sonata (1995-1998) a 3.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 88% recommend it. These figures are based on 8 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1995 Hyundai Sonata
"Great car,better engin"
"i baught this car b/c the engin is a dream to work on plus i had a buddy who had spair parts. i fixed it up and it ran like a top never had a problem and actually got 37 mpg i was really happy untill some guy ran a red light and i got hit, good news the air bags work well too"
"What an awful car"
"I owned this car for a few years and it gave me nothing but problems - more maintenance costs than the car was worth, and they all started at around 60,000 miles too (even with the scheduled maintenance done on time). The accessory/interior components are so cheap - the driver's side door handle broke multiple times, the windshield cracked very easily multiple times (ok so only the first crack was Hyundai's fault, the replacement glass is another issue - although that model of glass was really expensive). There was a problem with the cooling system that I spent many trips to the shop and probably $1,000 altogether, to try to fix, but it was never remedied. The car would overheat after about 2 minutes of stop & go, it was absolutely undriveable in any city or highway traffic and that was at only 60,000 miles! So the car was basically worthless when it was 5 years old. The service was really expensive. The window mechanism stopped working, leaving the window stuck in the down position, and that fix cost $400 due to the parts involved. The sunroof leaked and the metal arms broke. Sometimes when I closed the door hard, like when pumping gas, it would just power lock itself - all 4 doors. Fortunately the first time that happened, I had my keys in hand. What an awful example of an early model Sonata. Supposedly they have come a long way, but based on this past experience I'd never buy one again."
"Excellent Car"
"My Sonata just rolled over 200k last month & is still going strong. I paid $200 for it, I've had it 2 yrs & have only ever replaced the battery. It has never given me any problems & still does 80 mph on the highway. I'm constantly bragging about it's gas mileage & reliability."
Overall 1995 Hyundai Sonata Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1995 Hyundai Sonata is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1995 Hyundai Sonata quality a 4 out of 5.
1995 Hyundai Sonata Reliability
The 1995 Hyundai Sonata receives an average consumer rating of 3.8 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1995 Sonata Features
According to drivers of the 1995 Sonata, here are some of its best features:
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NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1995 Hyundai Sonata front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1995 Hyundai Sonata Safety Features
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Curb Weight | 3018 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 101.3 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 114.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 185.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.7 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 16 mpg | ||
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Highway | 22 mpg | ||
Combined | 18 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 142 @ 5000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 168 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
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