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    2018 Hyundai Sonata

    The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $45,990 for the base variant and topping out at $55,990 for the Limited variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

    The 2018 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 (180kW/350Nm) and 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (138kW/241Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $45,990 - $55,990
    Transmission
    6 or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $45,990 - $55,990
    Transmission
    6 or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2018 Hyundai Sonata

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    92 - 115.38 kW/t
    69.27 kW/t
    140.44 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 litres
    383 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 8.5 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    8.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    824 - 843 km
    674 km
    1,435 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,720 - 1,835 kg
    1,720 kg
    2,330 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    400 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    125 mm
    165 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,855 mm
    1,865 mm
    1,475 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,855 mm
    Overall Width1,865 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,805 mm
    Turning Circle10,900 mm
    Load Capacity335 mm

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

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the base variant that starts from $45,990.

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    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Limited variant that starts from $55,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1300 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the base variant which measures 1865mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Limited variant which has 180kW of power and 350nm 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 1835 kg.

    The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † 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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