If you're shopping for a saloon that majors on comfort, space and value, the Hyundai Sonata deserves a look.
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It might not set your pulse racing, but it nails the essentials: roomy cabin, big boot, strong reliability record and plenty of kit for the money. The Sonata has long been Hyundai's dependable family saloon, with the 2005–2010 generation offering sharper styling, improved safety and a cabin brimming with equipment that outshines pricier rivals. Compared with competitors like the Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Vectra, the Sonata's strengths are its generous rear seat, ample boot and robust reliability record, though it is less engaging to drive. Newer used models often still have Hyundai's 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, making ownership stress-free.
Big, comfortable interiorReliable and durableGenerous standard equipment
Less thrilling to drive compared with rivalsSteeper depreciation hits resale valueServicing costs are more expensive than someConnect with us
