Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a sedan model, produced 1989–2010, spanning 7 generations with 70 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Sonata Facelift 2008 (2008-2010), Sonata (2005-2008), Sonata Facelift 2001 (2001-2005) and Sonata EF (1998-2001). The Sonata (1989-1993) generation is the most extensively documented, with 17 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Sonata generation.
How many generations does the Hyundai Sonata have?
The Hyundai Sonata has 7 generations with 70 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Hyundai Sonata produced?
The Hyundai Sonata has been produced 1989–2010. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Sonata Facelift 2008 (2008-2010)
Sonata (2005-2008)
Sonata Facelift 2001 (2001-2005)
Sonata EF (1998-2001)
Sonata (1996-1998)
Sonata (1993-1996)
Sonata (1989-1993)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€12,373
- Fuel / energy€10,762
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,660
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
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Hyundai Sonata: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- i45
- MarciaSouth Korea
- MoincaChina
- NFRussia
- NF SonataRussia
- Sonata CNGThailand
- Sonata EmberaIndia
- Sonata GoldIndia
- Sonata PrimaEgypt
- Sonata VivanteSouth Africa
- SonicaItaly
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata (1989-1993)1989–1993 | 113 hp | 12.9 s | 17 | €14k–€24k | ★ 3.6 |
| Sonata (1993-1996)1993–1996 | 129 hp | 12.1 s | 11 | €17k–€29k | ★ 3.3 |
| Sonata (1996-1998)1996–1998 | 117 hp | 11.4 s | 5 | €18k–€26k | ★ 2.0 |
| Sonata EF (1998-2001)1998–2001 | 148 hp | 9.5 s | 6 | €21k–€30k | ★ 2.6 |
| Sonata Facelift 2001 (2001-2005)2001–2005 | 146 hp | 12.1 s | 6 | €26k–€30k | ★ 2.2 |
| Sonata (2005-2008)2005–2008 | 156 hp | 10.2 s | 13 | €23k–€35k | ★ 3.5 |
| Sonata Facelift 2008 (2008-2010)2008–2010 | 163 hp | 11.2 s | 12 | €27k–€37k | ★ 3.7 |