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Hyundai I40 vs Hyundai Sonata

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Hyundai I40
Hyundai I40

$10,999 - $22,979

2018 price

Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata

$47,798 - $60,932

2024 price

Summary

2018 Hyundai I40
2024 Hyundai Sonata
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 1.7L

Turbo 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.1L/100km (combined)

8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Tiny display screen
  • No AEB
  • Tyre noise

  • No Sonata station wagon
  • Only one version - the N Line
  • No hybrid or EV variant
2018 Hyundai I40 Summary

A wagon and not an SUV, eh? Respect. You see, when most people now think of a new car they think of an SUV, especially when they want something with a bit of cargo space. But not you. 

And for thinking outside the box you’ll be rewarded with something that’s better to drive than most SUVs – like the Hyundai i40 Tourer in the Active grade and a diesel engine we’ve road tested here.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this Korean wagon, and should you wait or buy it now? Read on to find out.

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2024 Hyundai Sonata Summary

The Hyundai Sonata N Line is a sedan. Not a hatchback, not a fastback, nor a coupe and definitely not an SUV.

And even though only a handful of people in Australia buy the Sonata N Line each year it’s been updated with a completely different look and new technology, making it an outstanding car in many ways.

The thing is, because we’re obsessed with SUVs in Australia most people will never know how good this sedan is - unlike you.

So, let me congratulate you for making it this far. There’s probably so few of you I could possibly congratulate all of you in person. In an afternoon.

The big question is, though, is the Sonata N Line fit for Aussie families? Well, it scores well, but maybe not where it counts…

Let’s see what’s new and what the Sonata N Line can do.

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