2016 Hyundai Sonata Active review - Long-term owner

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OWNER RATING

8.0

Owner Review

David Rothero

4 Jul 2025 1 min read

OWNER RATING

8.0

Likes

First class

Dislikes

Foot brake

Weak headlights

Owner Review

David Rothero

4 Jul 2025 1 min read

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Multimedia and safety technology: 8/10

Very good.

Practicality: 8/10

I have owned lots of Ford Falcons, but I would rate my Sonata ahead of most of the Fords I owned. In fact, I rate this Sonata as one of the best cars I have owned.

Driving: 8/10

It has a 2.4 litre and in Sport mode it really flys. Very quick. It surprised me.

Running costs: 8/10

Fuel average depends on how you drive and what mode. Servicing I find expensive at $400, but it is only once a year. Insurance is about average. Overall, this car is great.

Reliability: 9/10

Very reliable in every way. Only one issue is the passenger window has to be controlled on the driver's side of the car. Other than that, it is superb and always garaged.

Hyundai Sonata 2016: Active

Engine Type	Inline 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type	Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency	8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating	5
Price From	$10,560 - $14,520
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$14,762

Based on 41 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.

LOWEST PRICE

$9,888

HIGHEST PRICE

$18,999

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Range and Specs

Vehicle	Specs	Price*
Elite	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$11,990 - $15,950
Elite (Sunroof)	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$10,340 - $14,190
Premium	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	$12,980 - $17,270

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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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