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    2009 Hyundai Sonata

    The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $32,990 for the base variant and topping out at $45,490 for the Elite variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Sonata available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2008.

    The 2009 Sonata was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Hyundai Sonata include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/305Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/305Nm), 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (127kW/225Nm) and 3.3L v6 (182kW/310Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 5-speed automatic with manual mode, 6-speed manual manual or 4-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $32,990 - $45,490
    Transmission
    4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $32,990 - $45,490
    Transmission
    4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2009 Hyundai Sonata

    Available Variants

    The Hyundai Sonata comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Elite.

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    Power to Weight
    65.28 - 114.11 kW/t
    52.13 kW/t
    130.25 kW/t
    Boot Space
    523 litres
    486 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 9.9 L/100km
    5.1 L/100km
    10.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    707 - 1,167 km
    648 km
    1,167 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,939 - 2,150 kg
    1,930 kg
    2,350 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 - 1,700 kg
    1,100 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    102 mm
    165 mm
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    2009 Hyundai Sonata

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    2009 Hyundai Sonata

    Dimensions

    4,800 mm
    1,830 mm
    1,475 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,800 mm
    Overall Width1,830 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,730 mm
    Turning Circle10,920 mm
    Load Capacity453 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2009 Hyundai Sonata

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the base variant that starts from $32,990.

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    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Elite variant that starts from $45,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1700 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the base variant which measures 1830mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Elite variant which has 182kW of power and 310nm of torque.

    The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2150 kg.

    The Hyundai Sonata may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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