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If you’re looking for a midsize sedan that is fresh, stylish and loaded with the latest technology for less than $30K, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a must drive. Its base price starts around $20,000, but it won’t cost much more to move to the higher trim levels, which include a turbocharged model and a super-efficient hybrid.
Unless you’re turned off by the 2012 Hyundai Sonata sedan’s looks or untested long-term repair history, there isn’t much not to like about a midsize sedan that looks like a high-end luxury car, has a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and touts resale figures just a few percentage points behind the segment-leading Honda Accord sedan.
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Price | $5,258 | $4,346 | $4,650 | $4,793 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 35/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 198 @ 6300 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 148 @ 6500 RPM | N/A | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |