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2009 Hyundai Sonata Safety Review

May 22, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front and side impact protection
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset; "acceptable," side impact
IIHS

exceptionally well-equipped in terms of standard passive safety features
Car and Driver

Visibility is great
Cars.com

High crash-test scores earn the 2009 Hyundai Sonata an excellent safety rating from TheCarConnection.com.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the Hyundai Sonata  five out of five stars on all frontal and side impact protection tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is considered more stringent, awards the Hyundai Sonata its top mark of "good" for frontal offset crashes and its second-best mark of "acceptable" for side impacts.

There is no shortage of standard Hyundai Sonata 2009 safety equipment. "Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection; and full-coverage side curtain airbags designed to provide head protection," according to Automotive.com. In addition to these airbags, Cars.com notes that the 2009 Hyundai Sonata four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes "incorporate electronic brake-force distribution," and "all seating positions have three-point seat belts." Motor Trend underscores the standard electronic stability and traction control: “Camry and Altima charge you extra for these safety systems.”

Cars.com also reports that the Hyundai Sonata’s "visibility is great, courtesy of big mirrors and abundant glass." Automotive.com acknowledges "outward visibility is good, although the wide C-pillars constrict quick, over-the-shoulder traffic checks for lane changing."

Conclusion

You'll ride in safety and security aboard the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impact protectionNHTSAGood," frontal offset; "acceptable," side impactIIHSexceptionally well-equipped in terms of standard passive safety featuresCar and DriverVisibility is greatCars.com High crash-test scores earn the 2009 Hyundai Sonata an excellent safety rating from TheCarConnection.com. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the Hyundai Sonata  five out of five stars on all frontal and side impact protection tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is considered more stringent, awards the Hyundai Sonata its top mark of "good" for frontal offset crashes and its second-best mark of "acceptable" for side impacts. There is no shortage of standard Hyundai Sonata 2009 safety equipment. "Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection; and full-coverage side curtain airbags designed to provide head protection," according to Automotive.com. In addition to these airbags, Cars.com notes that the 2009 Hyundai Sonata four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes "incorporate electronic brake-force distribution," and "all seating positions have three-point seat belts." Motor Trend underscores the standard electronic stability and traction control: “Camry and Altima charge you extra for these safety systems.” Cars.com also reports that the Hyundai Sonata’s "visibility is great, courtesy of big mirrors and abundant glass." Automotive.com acknowledges "outward visibility is good, although the wide C-pillars constrict quick, over-the-shoulder traffic checks for lane changing." ConclusionYou'll ride in safety and security aboard the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automotive.com: "the Hyundai Sonata remains refreshingly clean and spare" LeftLaneNews: “revamped interior moves Hyundai upward into premium territory” MyRide.com: interior “looks a lot like the Veracruz” The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is ...

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Other Choices:

The true competition for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata is the large four-door sedan with less emphasis on road manners and more emphasis on comfort. The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have long dominated this niche, though the Camry’s reliability has slipped by some reports and the Accord’s styling has ventured off on a slightly odd tangent. The Nissan Altima’s an exceptional large sedan, with quick steering and slick styling, but a less useful trunk and like all but the Accord, less room overall than the Sonata. The Chevrolet Malibu scores like the Sonata in room and style, and like the Camry and Altima, it comes in hybrid trim too (covered in separate reviews).

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By  Keith Ainsley #1, Posted: 8/1/2009

    I looked at Honda and went with a 2009 Sonata GLS. I feel I was getting a better car for my money. The car seems to keep out road noise better and really all the Honda sales rep could say "It's a Honda." With cash rebates and warranties I feel I did better with this car.
    I got sunroof, Bluetooh, iPod connect, etc. Unlike my Chevy Cobalt everything seems to fit like it should.
    My first foreign car. My last General Motors vehicle. I hate to say that but I want value for my money. GM just doesn't have anything for me anymore and probably never will.

  2. By David K #2, Posted: 8/2/2009

    I too have a 2009 GLS Sonata. Prior to that I had the 2006 GL Sonata (car wreck ended the 3 1/2 year journey together) and I also traded my dreaded Cobalt in for it. The Sonata has easily been the best car I have ever owned. I love what you get for the money, and the new inteior is wayyy better. It is a combination of the reliability experience and the updates that made me go with another Sonata. You honestly cannot go wrong with this car. I was just in a 2009 Accord for a week on vacation and I really was not impressed. The Sonata isn't as agile but I'll take the more comfortable ride over bumps. Definitely seemed a little quieter than the Accord in some aspects as well. The Accord is also half a foot longer, the Sonata has just as much leg room without adding more of a hassle for parallel parking. Highly Recommended vehicle for the practical minds out there.

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