- 2010
2008 Hyundai Sonata
- Used Hyundai Sonata
Safety - What the Auto Press Says
The Sonata's impressive list of standard safety features makes it class competitive. The Detroit News writes, "if you are obsessed with safety features, the new Sonata is bound to come out on the top of your shopping list." Government crash test ratings award the 2008 Sonata a high score in both frontal and side crash tests.
Motor Trend, in particular, notes that "safety sells, so the new Sonata comes standard with six airbags and stability control, a segment first. Also included are traction control and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, making the Sonata the class leader in active and passive safety." While the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded it five stars for frontal and side crash protection, its rollover rating was four out of five stars. Moreover, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it an overall rating of "Good" (the highest possible) and "Acceptable" (the second highest possible) in frontal and side-impact crash tests, respectively. "As if the Sonata doesn't shine enough with its other attributes it really struts its stuff in the safety area," says BusinessWeek.
Accident Avoidance
Every 2008 Hyundai Sonata comes outfitted with an anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control and traction control systems. The Detroit News exclaims that this is "mind-blowing…especially when you size up the car against the competition." Electronic Stability Control is only optional on the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima, and not even available on the Honda Accord.
Crash Protection
In the event that a crash does occur, six standard air bags and front active head restraints help to ensure passenger safety, including two advanced front air bags, two front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and two side-curtain air bags for front and outboard rear passengers.
