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What are our customers saying about the Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
Mohammed - If anyone is looking for a used sedan, I highly recommend them to buy second hand Hyundai Sonata with full options. These cars are just great, comfortable, lots of room inside and are available online at a reasonable price. Pros: Space, looks and fuel economy. Cons: Base model safety options.
Tarun - I went to buy a different car, but an import pre owned Hyundai Sonata caught my eye immediately. The sheer size of it, interior space, price and style it has makes these cars excellent for anyone to buy living in the UAE. Pros: Style, space and fuel consumption. Cons: Handling.
Kamran - When I bought my used Hyundai Sonata a few years ago I thought I would get rid of it quickly, but that all changed after just a couple of months. It’s comfortable on long journeys, great options and it still looks good on the streets of Dubai. Pros: Powerful A/C, space and options. Cons: Interior could be more attractive.
Five reasons to buy a Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
In recent years, the Hyundai Sonata has morphed into quite a sophisticated looks that are enough to draw attention.
Standard with a four cylinder motor, a V6 engine is also on offer for an extra kick.
Due to the brand's popularity in local and export markets, the Sonata holds an impressive resale value.
It's not just the resale value that makes this vehicle a favourite, due to its robustness and easy to fix nature, parts are readily found in the GCC.
Whether you buy yourself a new or used one, they are excellent value for money due to its options and other factors.
About the Hyundai Sonata
First appearing in showroom floors in the late 80’s, it serves as a mid-sized sedan in Hyundai’s lineup and has proved popular over the years especially in the GCC and the United States. Even base models are packed with enough options to keep the best of us entertained while top tier version is filled to the brim with options not to mention they are incredibly spacious.
In its first generation, the Sonata debuted with time according to body that doesn’t stand out in this day and age. With its ordinary looks, fabric seats, manual accessories, bulb lights and 14-inch rims came as standard with optional extras including leather seats, air conditioning and a sunroof.
Power is exclusively drawn for a four cylinder 1.6-litre petrol engine mated to either a manual or automatic gearbox powering the front wheels. Further down the line a 1.8 and 2-litre engine are available.
Looking for a buy used Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE? Prices for this generation are hard to find due to its age, but we estimate the vehicle to fetch a price of AED 30,000.
1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
Entering its second generation, the boring squared off shape morphed into a more circular sedan. Once again, standard options include fabric seats, manual accessories and the same rims size with a new design. Higher levels and optional extras include a sunroof, a/c, radio tuner and leather upholstery.
Halfway through the life cycle, the Sonata received a light refresh that's evident on the front end paired with redesigned lights at the front and back.
The old four cylinder motors were replaced by updated versions plus a V6 version to exclusively power the front wheels of each model.
Want to buy a pre owned Hyundai Sonata for sale in Dubai, UAE? These models rarely popped up for sale in the UAE, but we estimate these models start at around AED 30,000.
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
In its third generation, the Hyundai Sonata once again received a redesign which gave the vehicle a new rounded shape with new rim designs and a reworked interior to appeal to a larger audience. Base options and optional extras remained the same as the previous generation with select regions receiving cruise control.
In 1996, the Sonata received a minor a facelift which gives the vehicle new front and rear bumpers place reshaped lightings.
Both the inline four-cylinders and V6 motor returned for another generation, power is sent to the front wheels and is controlled by an automatic or manual gearbox.
The 1.4-litre petrol inline four motor returns for another few years with minor updates and higher output. Most GCC models are equipped with a four-speed automatic with a rare manual version floating around.
In 2017 trim, the Rio is to receive a major overhaul to both the inside and outside with all new features such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Looking to buy a second hand Hyundai Sonata for sale in Dubai, UAE. Prices are unknown.
1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
In its fourth generation, the mid-sized sedan went under a massive redesign once again with a rounder front end and squared off rear end. New lights for both the front and back are evident as are the new rim designs on each corner. Interior features are enhanced as well whereas specs remain somewhat similar to the previous generations.
In 2001, a new front and rear end was attached to the mid-sized sedan.
Power comes from an inline four-cylinder or a V6 petrol engine controlled by an automatic or manual gearbox.
Want to buy a used Hyundai Sonata for sale in Dubai, UAE? Prices start at AED 3,500.
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
In this fifth generation, the Hyundai Sonata not only sported a brand new design all around but it also made its debut in the UAE and the rest of the GCC.
Standard features include power accessories, air conditioning, central locking, fog lamps, 15-inch rims on each corner, radio and fabric seats. Optional extras include cruise control, leather seats, fake wooden or metal trim, power seats, sunroof, climate control, upgraded sound system and 17-inch rims, ABS and dual exhaust tips.
In 2008, the Sonata received a mid-life refresh giving the vehicle a new look at the front end and redesigned headlights and taillights.
Once again these models are powered by either a 2.4-litre inline four or 3.3-litre V6 engine powering the front axle. Controlling each engine is either an automatic or manual gearbox.
Want to buy used Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE? Prices start at AED 8,000.
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
Entering its sixth generation, once again the sedan goes under the knife for a major overhaul and appears to be influenced by a coupe. Standard features include power accessories, manual air conditioning, automatic headlights, fog lamps, paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, cruise control modes, media inputs, CD player hooked up to six speakers, multifunction steering wheel and 16-inch rims on each corner.
Mid option vehicles have 17-inch rims, ABS and a panoramic sunroof. Full option models have keyless entry and start, leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, 18-inch rims, navigation Bluetooth, six airbags, brake assist, hill-start assist and lightly tinted glass.
In 2012, the Sonata received a minor refresh which gave the sedan a new front end and redesigned headlights now with LED daytime running lights. Air conditioning vents and climate control system has also been updated.
For GCC consumers, the V6 engine is dropped in favour for an optional four-cylinder motor still powering the front wheels. Both the manual and automatic gearboxes returned and are both available in six-speed.
Looking for a second hand Hyundai Sonata for sale in Dubai, UAE? Prices start at AED 30,000.
2015, 2016 and 2017 Hyundai Sonata in Dubai, UAE
In its seventh and current generation, the Hyundai Sonata received another major overhaul and fitted in with the rest of the Hyundai lineup with its flattened front end along with a redesigned front end.
Base models in the UAE are known as GL and are equipped with 16-inch steel rims, keyless entry, reverse camera, fog lamps, ABS, a single airbag, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control modes and six speaker setup with media inputs and a CD player. Rims can be swapped out for 16 or 17-inch alloys and rear parking sensors, panoramic sunroof, semi leather seats, electric mirrors and dual airbags.
GLS models serve as top trim levels and are equipped with front parking, adaptive headlights, stability control, navigation, blind spot mirrors, climate control modes and six airbags. Turbo models have 18-inch alloys, dual exhaust tips and sports suspension. Inside, a unique three point steering wheel, gear lever, interior trim and dashboard console are present. Turbo models also have LED daytime running lights.
In the GCC two four-cylinder motors are available. One being a turbocharged 2-litre and the other being a 2.4-litre. Both power the front wheels and both are exclusively mounted to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Other regions have a V6 and manual transmission as is a hybrid model.
Want to buy a pre owned Hyundai Sonata for sale in Dubai, UAE? Prices start at AED 41,000.
