2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium Review | Power And Comfort In Equal Measure
If you’re in the market for a family car, but have your heart set on an SUV then a medium sedan like the Hyundai Sonata probably isn’t going to fall on your radar, but should it?
The rise in popularity of SUVs that provide an image of utility and capability has lead to a slow but steady decline in the sales of ‘run-of-the-mill’ sedans, so to keep that segment buoyant car makers are doing everything they can to maintain interest.
In the case of Hyundai the Sonata range packs in a big list of equipment, with the turbocharged Sonata Premium offering prestige levels of equipment for far less money, and as part of a running change Hyundai Australia has also specified quieter tyres, and a long list of extra safety gear, but with a commensurate price rise to match.
Vehicle Style: Medium sedan
Price: $45,490 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 180kW/350Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 9.2 l/100km | Tested: 10.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
In the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium you’ll find radar cruise control, lane change assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot detection added to the specification sheet where they were missing before.
That extra safety kit sees prices rise by $3500 for the top-spec Premium, and includes the addition of steering wheel paddle shifters and new grippier, but quieter Michelin Pilot 3 tyres.