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Hyundai Sonata Quietness Pros and Cons

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01/21/16 1 comment	Projector Headlight Design presents major safety concerns 2015 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member6641 It's quiet!
06/30/14 8 comments	2015 Hyundai Sonata Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The 2015 Sonata is quieter inside than the 2014, with engine noise most dramatically reduced. But a few competitors, including the Cheverolet Malibu and Ford Fusion, remain quieter still. Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Fusion
01/28/14	Very poor investment. Had expected much more for a car that was initially high quality 2004 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Pennsylvania, United States none
12/06/13	2013 Sonata is a real winner 2013 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Paul in NH Very quiet - quietest car I have ever owned. Also, no squeaks, no clunks nor any other weird noises even after one year.
12/04/13	2013 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member5949 Easy to hear radio and comfortable to be in for longer trips.
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07/23/13	2009 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member3494 Or lack of quietness. Depending on the road surface, the car can be very very noisy, almost to the point that you might think something has broken, if you have a suddent change of surface. I don't think car has any sound deadening insulation installed, Of course that stuff is...
04/28/13	2013 Hyundai Sonata SE Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Prior to this test, I didn't recall the Hyundai Sonata as a noisy car, and it still isn't. There's a bit more road noise inside the Mazda. But other competitors, including the Altima, Fusion, and especially the Malibu, are now significantly quieter inside, and seem more upscale partly as a... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Mazda Mazda6
12/14/12	Little Things Mean a Lot One Year In 2011 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons mertensr 2.4 GDI engine has developed loud clattering sound at 13,000 miles. I suspect pre-detonation or intake carbon build up.
02/14/12	2006 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Massachusetts, United States was surprised at how well the car seemed "put together". when closing the doors it sounds like a well built car. road noise was low for the first 60k miles but now there is more wind noise. 75mph
07/16/10	2003 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member3859 Car is quiet in general. Unless something is going wrong with the engine. So far mine is working properly.
07/02/10	2011 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Michigan, United States More road and engine noise than the Camry - suspension twanged loudly over bumps and expansion joints, and the engine sounded coarse at higher RPM.

02/25/10	2009 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member4177 Suspension/ tire noise could be better. Also the dash makes crackly noise going over bumps.
02/20/09	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member3044 I prefer a quiet ride, can use less stereo volume, & is less tiring on a long trip
11/14/08	2008 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Illinois, United States Very quiet. Period.
09/17/08	2003 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member688
09/17/08	2006 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Connecticut, United States Everyone who rides in my car comments on how quiet it is!
07/26/08	2006 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member626
05/17/08	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member1895
05/17/08	2008 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Wisconsin, United States Our Sonota is very smooth and quiet.
05/15/08	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons A member in Western Australia, Australia Is a nice environment even on Rough dirt roads It is just quiet
05/15/08	2009 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member2087 This car has been very quiet thus far. It was noticably quieter than other models I test drove. It rivals much more expensive cars in this area.
05/14/08	2006 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member1670
05/14/08	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member1223 Quieter than my wifes 2005 corolla.
05/14/08	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member2119 lowest sound levels of any vehicle owned
05/14/08	2007 Hyundai Sonata Pros and Cons Member561 It is very quiet on the highway, with low wind, road and tire noise. The engine is rarely heard except when merging onto the highway.