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The 2005 Hyundai Sonata range of configurations is currently priced from $2,420.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: HOW MUCH?Expect to pay from $1500 to $3000 for a 1993 Hyundai Sonata GLE; $3000 to $5000 for a 2000 GLE; $5000 to $8000 for a 2007 Elite; $6500 to $10,000 for a 2008 Elite; $9000 to $13,000 for a 2009 SLX; and $12,000 to $17,000 for a 2010 Elite.
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This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Hyundai Sonata: Value used , Cabin space
The 2005 Hyundai Sonata carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1700 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Cars have a range of what interior designers call touch-points and these include both the controls and the surfaces you touch just by sitting in the car (the seat, the armrest and so on). Modern cars and materials are much better at getting these surfaces to withstand constant use and contact, but even then, sometimes the little icons can fade or wear off altogether.
It's much less common today, of course, but one thing that hasn’t changed is grimy hands (although Covid has led to generally cleaner hands around the world) so cleaning these touch-points is also important for hygiene and clarity. Something to bear in mind is that, unlike a cruise-control or stereo button, you will probably only touch the gear selector twice every journey (once when you start the car and move off, and the second when you set it to Park and switch the engine off).
Electronics not ageing gracefully is a whole other subject and one that continues to confound some manufacturers. And even though this technology improves with every new generation, the move to electronic control for basic functions often seems like a backward step. Show the owner of a new four-wheel-drive, with a rotary dial to select the driveline settings, an older off-roader with a simple, foolproof mechanical lever to shift between two and four-wheel-drive and you’ll leave them wishing for the good old days.
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Something apparently changed when they replaced the head unit. Was the replacement the same as the old one? I don’t doubt the claim that the camera itself can’t be adjusted, but something has changed and what that is needs to be established so it can be fixed. Take it back to the dealer and ask them to have another look and find a solution.
Sometimes dealers don’t go the extra mile to fix a problem, they can be more focussed on getting the car out the door.
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Comfortable, smooth, fuss-free, with plenty of room inside and a huge boot. It has 5-star safety and comes with a good warranty. It’s a good choice.
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The Hyundai Sonata 2005 prices range from $2,420 for the basic trim level Sedan GL to $5,060 for the top of the range Sedan Elite.
Hyundai Sonata Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Base
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 3.3L ULP 5 SP AUTO | Price From: $2,530 |
Price To:
$4,840
|
Elite
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 3.3L ULP 5 SP AUTO | Price From: $3,190 |
Price To:
$5,390
|
GL
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.7L ULP 5 SP MAN | Price From: $2,420 |
Price To:
$4,620
|
Hyundai Sonata Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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GL
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1422x1820x4747 mm |
Ground Clearance:
167 mm
|
Base
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1475x1832x4800 mm |
Ground Clearance:
160 mm
|
Elite
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1475x1832x4800 mm |
Ground Clearance:
160 mm
|
Hyundai Sonata Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
Base
|
Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
Elite
|
Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 225x50 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
|
GL
|
Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 205x60 R16 | Front Rim: 6x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6x16 in
|
Hyundai Sonata Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Base
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1700kg
|
Elite
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1700kg
|
GL
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1700kg
|