Would you take this Hyundai Sonata over any other sedan under $40k? There are other sedans that are great and worth mentioning but I’m talking about Camry and Accord strictly because they are top sellers. Obviously this isn't a full comparison with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, but I touched on a lot of similarities and differences between them all. There's no way to make an apples to apples comparison with them without having all of them at the same time. Hope you enjoyed and let me know what you think!

@matty1053

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. However, I currently drive the K5 AWD Gt-line specifically since it's AWD. other than that... I'd get the Sonata.

@competitiveautomotive5457

2 жыл бұрын

The Camry can’t even compete in the segment. It’s so uncompetitive, cheap feeling, sloppy driving, power rains are lackluster except the v6, handling is poor, the chassis balance is poor, NVH is poor as well Forget the Camry. I have an accord and it eats any Camry or Lexus ES forever all day.

This car is growing on me. At first the front end was a deal breaker but as I see more of them on the road it's actually a really nice looking car.

@Kirin2022

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. I think acceptance of the front end has been helped by so many models by other respectable brands now also have big mouth grills (e.g., Nissan, Audi, etc.).

My mother has a 2014 Sonata with 160,000 miles on it. It hasn’t had a single issue and she loves it! Everyone told her not to buy a sedan and especially not a Hyundai because they are cheap and it will break down, but opposite happened. I’m considering a Hyundai Sonata now.

For the last few years Hyundai/Kia have had the best infotainment system in the economy class

It is pretty attractive on the interior. I like the tech too, especially turning the cameras on the mirror for Blindspot when putting your signal on. That's a good feature

What a nice looking car. I remember when Hyundai first hit the US market they advertised how cheap their cars were and what a good value they were. Great review...keep them coming.

@billpii6314

2 жыл бұрын

I had the first car they sold in America and it was crap. :) It did dive nice and smooth for a little car but everything else was cheaply made. Their newer cars are much much better. :)

Really good informative review. Thanks for your honest opinion.

I have this car. It's the best car ever!

@mbenton6

2 жыл бұрын

@Shredder lol

@itlermbula6154

10 ай бұрын

Is it still going strong

been waitin on this one

good review Nolan 😀👍

@PrimeAutotainment

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Best bang for the buck all around. Great product! I have been a Honda fan for many years. This Hyundai is terrific!

Hey Nolan! I love the Blind spot camera’s built in the cluster. The heads up is nice too. I can’t see anyone really using smart park. Because Hyundai changes designs like underwear this car will look outdated very soon. I liked the design when it came out. The $37K Top Spec just seems a bit much.

@jraheemjefcoat429

2 жыл бұрын

$37k may be much...But the top trim Camry and Accord top trim prices is more! You get more for the more money with Hyundai. They have been getting positive ratings so far.

I'm buying a new 2023 Hyundai Sonata preferred in Canada and I'm will be getting it in about 2 weeks. His nocturne gray

I love your videos I want one so bad

What do you think compared to a non-gt Kia 5?

Nice looking ride

I know there's a new for 2024 facelift, but I recently spent a week with a rented Sonata SEL (mid trim level) and I was very impressed with the car. I think it offers a lot of value compared to the more expensive Accord and Camry.

I understand Hyundai's strategy with the whole touch sensitive panel screen. It's modern and techy. It gears to those who appreciate the tech. For those who prefer buttons, its there on lower and mid trims. Even on the lower trims, Hyundai gives you more features for the value..Most of the buyers will buy those trim anyways, instead of the top trim..Hence why they also add wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto on their lower and mid trims with the 8 inch screens. Toyota and Honda don't even have it as standard...Hyundai does..Just not on the high spec out features..Which makes up for it with more tech.. It's a smart marketing strategy... Hopefully, they will add wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto standard across the board.

@alvinsimba734

2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to tech at a lower price point for those that care about it while sacrificing mechanical aspect of car then Hyundai and Kia are champions in that department. Im speaking as a toyota owner

Too much outside noise wind noise engine noise tire noise ,not at all quite cabin, but i can say comfort is excellent , mpg is avg 27 in city 31 on freeway, HDA( Highway Driving Assist) is available but still we have to keep hands on steering at least every 1 mile.

Awesome

Very WELL, model.

2021 Hyundai Sonata 1.6T Limited!

This car looks very good

Beautiful 👌😻

offers more feature and more upscale interior - but sonata achilles heel is always engine reliability.

@chuckfan1

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.... Just stay away from these.. Reliable, and not depreciating as quick, are the Toyotas and Hondas... for a reason..

With the accord you can slide the entire visor.

@PrimeAutotainment

2 жыл бұрын

Dang thanks for the correction, couldn’t remember. So Toyota really needs to get rid of their tiny visor extension lol

The interior blows both of them away. Exterior? it's complicated lol. It's growing on me though. Pros of Camry: AWD available, V6 available, 'reliable'. Cons of Camry: Interior feels dated, power train is OKAY. The 8 speed gets confused, no fog lights Pros of Accord: Power train is great, solid looks, interior is better than camry, available adaptive dampers, fog lights Cons of camry: No AWD available, CVT at lower trim, no heated steering wheel (WTF Honda?) Pros of Sonata: All the smart features available, hands free trunk, interior looks like something you'd see on a 'premium branded' car. Power train is awesome, and very quiet! Cons of Sonata: no available AWD, front end is MEH, no fog lights available All 3 are great cars, and all 3 took down the big 3 in the mid size sedan category. The turbo powertrains are amazing, and having AWD on a sedan is a huge plus. However, Hyundai is really the underdog here.

@competitiveautomotive5457

2 жыл бұрын

The pros of the Camry are reliability and the smooth v6 Cons: cheap everywhere. But the biggest issue is that the Honda accord and Hyundai Sonata and Kia k5 exist

The Hybrids of these Cars are Worth a Review Even More, as We’re ALL LOOKING TO SAVE GAS !!! Maybe Hybrid Eggs are Next ? …Anything to Get Costs in Our Budgets More Manageable ! 🤷‍♂️👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This crazy might be up there tho

I have 21 Sonata limited and the trunk won’t open when I stand next to it

@jteague4881

Жыл бұрын

It is located in your convenience settings.

I would buy a hybrid version of Sonata. Cheaper than Toyota or Honda.

@chuckfan1

2 жыл бұрын

It's cheaper for a reason Toyotas and Hondas can go forever, dont depreciate as fast as a Hyundai. And are more mechanically reliable Yeah, maybe a little more techy in the Sonata, but, will break down quicker. Check out Scotty Kilmer videos, and why he says never buy a Hyundai..

@Jovancostaa

2 жыл бұрын

Bro the new sonatas are fairly new. Only time will tell. New Hondas aren’t as reliable as they were before. Don’t get me started with Hondas cvt and how they still use that shit

@chuckfan1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jovancostaa Thats why I got the new Accord Touring, 2.0 Turbo. No CVT. Again, search on KZread, Scotty Kilmer and Hyundai.. And also his video on which Honda engine is better, the 1.5 or 2.0 Toyotas and Hondas can go forever, if you take care of them, its been proven. Even the Hondas with CVT, are done right. Better than a Nissan CVT. Yeah, some Sonata can go forever, but OVERALL, Hyundai not as reliable as Toyota and Honda. I almost got the Sonata Limited, but wanted that Honda reliabitliy.

@Kirin2022

Жыл бұрын

@@chuckfan1 Hyundais are now often rated as more reliable than Hondas, though it depends on the model. Just avoid the turbo engine versions.

Way way better than Camry…

Camry & Accord are absolutely better Good review,

@competitiveautomotive5457

2 жыл бұрын

Accord yes but Camry absolutely not in any dimension or universe. It has the cheapest feeling interior and exterior and it’s the worst driving sedan in its class

Is there any car that doesn't give you a spare tire? Also if you have a dog and they like to hang out the window their claws will tear up the soft-touch material in no time.

@PrimeAutotainment

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of vehicles are ditching spare tires for “run flat” tires and tire inflator kits. Good point on the soft material

@JamesB84

5 күн бұрын

My 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited came with a vaccuum instead of a spare tire.

Accord

sonata all the way..honda and camry are outdated cars and honda accord is fucking junk..my old 2019 honda accord had transmission issue and elecrical issues, ac issue.. I will never buy honda again...

Mazda 6 for me

@PrimeAutotainment

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t blame ya there! The 6 is great

Absolutely I would because it’s not an uncompetitive cheap plastic Toyota 😆 That’s how good the sonata or literally anyone is. Vs my accord touring, hmm that’s a bit trickier

@TariqMansour1990

2 жыл бұрын

Kia / Hyundai = cheap plastic all over the place Toyota and honda way better cars

@davevolz6138

2 жыл бұрын

Just a Toyota hater. Uncompetitive.?

@competitiveautomotive5457

2 жыл бұрын

@@davevolz6138 yeah it’s uncompetitive It’s tight inside, the interior is lackluster, performance is lagging, it’s boring to drive, sloppy handling, poor braking, or poor NVH. the technology is also lacking, fit and finish lags the competitors, and it gets expensive. Literally everyone else is better than this. Accord sonata k5 etc My accord absolutely destroys the Camry no ifs ands buts maybes ors

@davevolz6138

2 жыл бұрын

@@competitiveautomotive5457 Sounds like you hate Toyota as a brand. Funny, i always thought of Honda as junk. My buddy’s Accord always has nickle/ dime problems.

@wyw201

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't this car have lots of plastic too? Especially cheap ABS piano black plastic.

Accord all day

@sdk1991zzang

2 жыл бұрын

Dude i was just deciding between the accord and the sonata and decided to buy the sonata after test driving both. Make sure you test drive both before and you'll know why.

honda gets 12 speaker bose lol

Talk about Ac engine and transmission... these lights and other cosmatic things are not things to discuss .. Grow up man

@PrimeAutotainment

4 ай бұрын

You obviously didn’t watch. I do talk about the powertrain…and basically everything else. All in detail and all with time stamps. There’s more to cars than their engines and transmissions too

The inside is just fine. And the headlights are neat. Unfortunately, that front end remains the ugliest on any vehicle currently for sale car or truck it's just terrible.

The only Hyundai and Kia models I’m even remotely interested in are the EV6 and Ioniq 5. I will never buy another ICE powered model from these brands ever again.

toyota is toyota noone can beat toyota fact lol

Over styled to the hilt. Won’t last

No you cannot choose this over Accord or Camry..

@competitiveautomotive5457

2 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely choose this over a Camry. But over an accord that’s tricker

Funny how schmuk doesn’t mention the 6 Carbon

@PrimeAutotainment

2 жыл бұрын

I talk about Camry and Accord because they are top sellers. The 6 deserves recognition and I give it that in its own review. The Altima could be in the conversation too but like I said…I’m comparing it to them because they are too sellers.

From the front, it looks like a catfish. Its just missing the whiskers…..

This doesn’t even come close to either one quality, reliability, or style. But it is nice in its own way.

I hear rumors that Hyundai is getting rid of this car due to poor sales not really into the front end it does look kind of fishy.. I prefer the Kia K5 .

Camry is a rattle box, Accord is ugly and everyone and their grandmother drives one.

Hyundai makes really cheap cars. Good looking and good price but you get what you pay for. I had a nice 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 and it was nothing but problems. Money pit. All the electronics were going out too and I only had 86k miles before I sold it. Someone in a 2015 Hyundai sonata merged into me the other night and his car got absolutely destroyed and my Ford fusion barely suffered a slightly cracked mirror. That's it. Hyundai's are crap

Hyundai Sonata are loser car they’re know for the engine suddenly break

Problem is the Sonata will be worth $350 in 7 years while the Accord will be worth $17,000