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Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

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  • acurattleacurattle Member Posts: 35
    Most owners on this board get about 16-21 MPG city, 25-30 MPG highway, depending on I4 vs. V6, manual vs. automatic, environmental factors, and how hard you like to mash the pedal (your mileage will vary). Lots here about this subject. Try typing the word mileage into the search box at the top right of this column and you'll see what I mean. I do city driving myself, generally get 17 MPG in my V6 GLS, and am not at all disappointed with it, especially considering the level of performance I get from the car.
  • mamamia2mamamia2 Member Posts: 707
    The I4 can easilly get to 34 mpg on the highway. City driving is tricky, 'cause there are too many variants... I'd say 22 mpg would be an average number for the city.
  • mamamia2mamamia2 Member Posts: 707
    Thanks, Mister. Finally someone who's bothering to explain it clearly...

    But I am actually disappointed....... I would expect the Canadian Sonata to be able to AUTOMATICALLY switch from DRL (low intensity headlights) to "ON" (full intensity lights) when the ambient light gets low (at dusk, or cloudy days, which would be covering rain or snow...). If my 1993 Camry could do it, there is no reason why a 2006 Sonata could not...

    To me, any system where I need to remember to switch my lights on -- IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

    So I guess I will stick to my original American Sonata style, and not switch to DRL.
  • ergsumergsum Member Posts: 146
    Warning: The K&N high performance replacement air filter listed on their online site for the 3.3 liter engine is not the correct filter size. K&N is currently looking into the problem.
  • desertguydesertguy Member Posts: 730
    The website now says: "no product found for your vehicle."
    Not surprising since it is a new engine. It took over a year to produce one for the Jaguar XType when it came out.
  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
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    why can't hyundai bring this!!
  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
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    i'm sick of people think that hyundai has a bad interior.

    it's all about the material. hyundai is not bringing the best because people won't buy 25k sonata just yet. i think they will bring it sooner or later.

    that interior is as good as accord and camry IMO.
  • bsancatbsancat Member Posts: 27
    I installed an aftermarket DRL system on my 06 Sonata. With the car running, the DRL automatically turn on at about 80% intensity. This particular system can be hooked to either the low or high beams. If you attach to the highbeams, the highbeam light will stay on.As soon as the headlights turn on, either in the automatic or manual mode, they override the DRL and the lights resume 100% intensity. You can even hook up a connection to the parking brake light switch so that the DRL will only go on with the brake off.If you need the name of the DRL kit, contact me.
  • bsancatbsancat Member Posts: 27
    I installed aftermarket DRL on my '06 Sonata and they work exactly like any OEM system.When the car is started, the DRL go on at 80% intensity. At dusk, when the auto light feature turns on all the lights (or if you manually turn them on), the DRL goes off and the headlights return to full intensity. I even have it hooked to the parking brake switch, so the DRL will go off as soon as you apply the parking brake. It was a very easy hookup, took less than 30 minutes. If you want more info, let me know.
  • bsancatbsancat Member Posts: 27
    My dealer tried to charge me when they activated the auto lock feature, but after discussing it with the GM of the dealership, they agreed not to charge. As for DRL, I installed aftermarket DRL on my '06 Sonata and they work exactly like any OEM system.When the car is started, the DRL go on at 80% intensity. At dusk, when the auto light feature turns on all the lights (or if you manually turn them on), the DRL goes off and the headlights return to full intensity. I even have it hooked to the parking brake switch, so the DRL will go off as soon as you apply the parking brake. It was a very easy hookup, took less than 30 minutes. If you want more info, let me know.
  • bsancatbsancat Member Posts: 27
    I installed aftermarket DRL on my '06 Sonata and they work exactly like any OEM system.When the car is started, the DRL go on at 80% intensity. At dusk, when the auto light feature turns on all the lights (or if you manually turn them on), the DRL goes off and the headlights return to full intensity. I even have it hooked to the parking brake switch, so the DRL will go off as soon as you apply the parking brake. It was a very easy hookup, took less than 30 minutes. If you want more info, let me know.
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    You want a little white box with a small red 'X' in it?

    I mean thats all I see, not sure of anyone else.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • desertguydesertguy Member Posts: 730
    You are not alone. :(
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    I see pictures ...
  • acronisacronis Member Posts: 29
    In thinking about the new interior of the '07 Sonata this pic of the upcoming '07 Elantra is the answer. One word. Sweeet!
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  • mrdisco33mrdisco33 Member Posts: 58
    i love the sonata, but the dashboard is pretty weak. they really need to dump the 80s green LCD displays and the ungainly needles. i'm not saying it has to be the trendy blue - if anything i prefer the Audi/Pontiac red light displays. they also need a black interior option and the wheel desparately needs improved audio controls.

    if they were really ambitious they could even go with a sportier variant with similar red stitching as seen in the previous pic.
  • phill1phill1 Member Posts: 319
    Did you install this DRL kit yourself or did Hyundia dealership install? I`m not mechanically savey so I`ll need professional installation. My only concern is that once breaching the original wiring and putting in place a non OEM device, is anything went wrong with something electrical even though not related to the DRL relay, I don`t want to risk voiding the 5 yr/60K warranty or the 10yr/100 powertrain coverage either.
  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
    can you guys see the picture?
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  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
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  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
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  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
    let me know if the links doesn't work again. ">

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  • wolverinejoe80wolverinejoe80 Member Posts: 337
    too bad u.s model own't have that automatic climate control.
  • desertguydesertguy Member Posts: 730
    They are working now for me. Great pics, thanks.
  • jaxs1jaxs1 Member Posts: 2,697
    I'm sure the Elantra will not be equipped like the photo when the US version comes out.
    Looks like it has navigation in Korea (but quite a small screen).
  • pernaperna Member Posts: 521
    i emailed hyundai canada and they seemed to think it would come out july-august. i would love a May release though.

    my guess is that we'll see a new steering wheel and blue lights on the dash. throw in some new colour choices (maybe even a black interior) and you have yourself an '07 Sonata.


    One huge thing they're putting on the '07s is factory XM.
  • mrdisco33mrdisco33 Member Posts: 58
    hmm...xm doesn't really excite me that much. at the very least i would hope they add the subwoofer option to the Canadian models.
  • lawrence45lawrence45 Member Posts: 44
    When I complained to my dealer about my low city mileage on my 4-cylinder Sonata I was told to wait until I have at least 3000 miles on the car and for the warm weather. Well, now the weather is warm and my odometer reads 3500 miles- and still my mpg in the city is just over 14- yes 14. On the highway I am getting about 32 mpg. Next oil change I'll mention it again but I'm sure they will tell me that it the way we drive. But I know that isn't the answer. Any suggestions?
  • lightfootfllightfootfl Member Posts: 442
    With 32mpg Hwy, I think that your city/town mpg would indicate a lot of stop/go or long idle, or possibly technique would be the culprit. Hard to say, but 32 indicates better than beginning amount..so the "wait-until" period is probably past. I to am concerned about my town mpg, but seems to be in the high 18 area, which is bettter than 14 for sure. I would like to see their epa of 20 though. I only have 1500 mi on mine. Let's both hope for better. :) Sorry, just noticed that yours is a 4 cyl... mine is 6, so you should be doing much better, imo. Don't know how I missed that.. :D
  • mamamia2mamamia2 Member Posts: 707
    If you visit other boards, you'll read the SAME COMPLAINT about car owners getting low MPG in city driving....... There are so many variants in city driving that comparing one car's mpg to another is just not realistic.

    BUT measuring highway driving, when you keep a relatively STEADY speed of your choice, and can practically CONTROL your driving, that's where the TRUE gas mileage of your car can be measured.

    So if your I4 Sonata is getting 32 on the highway (at what speed?), you're OK.

    BTW, are you relying on your Trip-Tech reading, or calculating actual miles driven to gallons filled up at the pump?
  • lightfootfllightfootfl Member Posts: 442
    Nothing personal, but not me, check again, however, my point too. My checking of mileages for the last half century has been the gallons into miles calculation, the only true way to know. But in keeping with the latest technology I do compare that result with the built in car computer, which is close to accurate. My personal record keeping considers not only tank averages, but a running (combined) average from the beginning mileage of the (my) first usage of the vehicle. :):)
  • luvmbootyluvmbooty Member Posts: 271
    I think that the 2006 Sonata IS the hottest sedan in the market! Great value: 105 cubic feet passenger volume, big trunk 16 cubic feet, great looking exterior, all safety features standard, comes in a 4 cyl for fuel economy! I wish the 6 cyl was a little better with fuel economy (maybe 22/30). In a world of fast rising fuel prices, the only thing that the Sonata needs is versatility! A hatchback would make the Sonata the perfect American family car! Gas guzzling SUVs isn't the way of the future! Large interior, versatility, fuel economy, and decent crash test scores at a reasonable price is the way of the future! I think the Sonata would make an awesome hatchback! Any comments?
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    Yarg, not a hatchback! :sick: Just shoot me instead! Maybe that would be a good way for Kia to separate from Hyundai... by offering an inexpensive hatchback. All kidding aside, I think the Sonata is a bit big and elegant to make into a HB.
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    How about a station wagon?

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • billwardbillward Member Posts: 154
    Man, this sounds like marketing, then a question to see if folks who already are interested would be more interested in a Hatchback option....

    Luvmbooty, do you work for Hyundai?
  • llamaniallamania Member Posts: 25
    It'll be very nice to have a station wagon version of current Sonata. What a relief that will be to battling head of hyundai at court after all? lol.

    like Honda and Toyota do to their Camry/Accord, Sonata needs a little broadening within its models. Camry could have 7(?) trims, why not Sonata. Of course, it needs a good volume of Sonata in demand to make it profitable out of customization. I could see that coming.

    A coupe will be nice too.

    And a sporty version with an S on the tail:)
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    And a sporty version with an S on the tale:)

    They were testing a sporty version with an S on the tail. It had a very powerful engine and the only marking on it was that S. As this test car was out performing every other car around people all over were saying "Look at the S car go".

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    polecatsnake, vous are making zee snail joke, no? :P
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    Who? Me? :blush:

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • ergsumergsum Member Posts: 146
    I think the Sonata might make for a sharp looking sportwagon.

    http://file1.bobaedream.co.kr/national/national1118508281.jpg
  • joe97joe97 Member Posts: 2,248
    As much as I'd like for a wagon, just like many of you guys, no wagon is in the plans. Coupe and converible variants, however, are still grenn-lighted.
  • lawrence45lawrence45 Member Posts: 44
    I measure mpg the old-fashioned way by dividing the number of gallons between fill-ups divided by miles driven. Highway mph is 55-60. My mother-in-law lives about 120 miles north of NYC so we fill up just before we get on the parkway and then again when get off the thruway. I love the ride in the Sonata so much that I ask my wife when we will visit her mother next- I never did that with our previous two cars.
  • mamamia2mamamia2 Member Posts: 707
    Well, Lawrence, I admire your ability to stay at 55-60 mph for 120 miles drive...... Wow, seems like you love the ride in your Sonata so much, you actually DON'T WANT to ever arrive at your in-law's house....

    But seriously, if driving 55-60 gets you 32 mpg, measured so accurately.... Maybe you DO have a little glitch somewhere.... I've never measured mine (have an I4 also) under these condition (can't drive 55-60, just can't do it, I guess I have ADD...), but it seems just a bit too low....
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    If I were Chairman of Hyundai Motor for a day (and they do seem to have an opening there, but that is another matter...), here is what I would do with the 2007 Sonata:

    * Eliminate the GL and make a stick shift available on the GLS (at least a 5-speed on the I4, maybe a 6-speed on both the I4 and GLS/LX V6).
    * Put the 5-speed automatic into the GLS I4 (ala Optima).
    * Make alloys (both 16" and 17") optional on the GLS I4 and V6.
    * Add power driver's seat, telescopic wheel, and steering wheel seek button to the GLS (and the seek to all trims).
    * Make the inside door handles real brushed aluminum, not painted plastic.
    * Add XM radio standard (this is a given but might as well mention it).
    * Add a SE model with the 3.8L V6, active rear suspension, and black leather interior choice, and some sportier color choices including red.
    * Add nav as an option to the LX and SE.
    * Figure out why the Sonata got only "Acceptable" in the side IIHS crash test, make the necessary tweaks, re-test the car and (assuming it gets a "Good") submit the results to the IIHS.
    * Hold the pricing on the GLS and LX base models, e.g. have a stick GLS at $18,995 and 5-speed automatic at $19,995 including destination.
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    If I were Chairman of Hyundai Motor for a day here is what I would do:

    1.) post bail
    2.) assemble the best law team I could
    3.) hire a PR firm
    and if I have time left
    4.) find a way to put a supercharged version of the Azeras 3.8 liter V-6 with a 6 speed manual in the Sonata.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    At least there was one suggestion about the Sonata!
  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    Well other than the Station wagon I deal I had a while back thats the only real thing I would go for with the current Sonatas.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • bytheseabythesea Member Posts: 2
    This is my first posting in this group. Little background - purchased new 2000 Elantra 4dr (base), new 2000 Sonata 6 GLS (every option), and most recently 2006 Sonata GLS 4. The 2006 purchased late December 2005, current mileage just over 4,000 mi.

    Last weekend I needed an extra car to transport visitors to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix. Hertz provided a 2006 Hyundai GLS with 1318 miles, identical to my 2006, except six cylinder. Here are the comparative results for an identical 486 mile trip based on gallons consumed with top offs at beginning and end for both cars. 80% interstate driving, 65 to 80 MPH. From 1000 ft. to 7000 above sea level. The 6 was carrying 3 adults and one child, the 4, 2 adults. Identical trip, the 4 always following the 6.

    The six consumed 19.76 gallon = 24.6 MPG and the four 16.9 gallon = 28.8 MPG.

    The four never failed to keep pace with the six even on 6% grades, eight miles long at 75MPH speeds.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Thanks for that report! That is the first fuel economy report I've seen with the same model of car, one I4 and one V6, over exactly the same course, conditions, and speeds. (Although some of the car mags have done something close to that.)

    I wonder if there was any "drafting" advantage for the I4? ;)
  • ctc1ctc1 Member Posts: 66
    Very interesting comparison, at to days gas prices that almost $9 differance. That can really add up over time. I own the I4 and have not found power lacking just as you said, I,m very happy with my engine selection. Just did a 200 mile run 66mph average (computer reading), and averaged 31 mpg. Drafting in your case is unlikely one has to get real close to other car like only a couple of feet.
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