Hyundai Sonata (2015)

[Aukang]

The car looks great inside and outside and has nice features. But its filmsy super lightweight steering really means that driving it is not really shiok. And really put off by the high price vs a vis the jap makes.

[Adrianli]

  On 10/26/2015 at 12:54 AM, Aukang said:

The car looks great inside and outside and has nice features. But its filmsy super lightweight steering really means that driving it is not really shiok. And really put off by the high price vs a vis the jap makes.

 

I tot you are able to adjust the steering feel for this car?

[Aukang]

  On 10/26/2015 at 1:35 AM, Adrianli said:

I tot you are able to adjust the steering feel for this car?

all 3 modes are useless if you are looking for responsive steering.

 

I was very surprised at how light and spongy it was compared to my previous ride...a camry.

 

but having said that, some people will like the light steering which is effortless to steer.

 

you should go test drive and experience it yourself. ..

Edited October 26, 2015 by Aukang

[Adrianli]

  On 10/26/2015 at 2:47 AM, Aukang said:

all 3 modes are useless if you are looking for responsive steering.

 

I was very surprised at how light and spongy it was compared to my previous ride...a camry.

 

but having said that, some people will like the light steering which is effortless to steer.

 

you should go test drive and experience it yourself. ..

 

I did test drove the new Sonata. But no highway driving so I find the steering is light and suitable for the traffic at leng kee.

 

 

I driving the YF Sonata aka i45 now. Its hyraulic steering. Did drive an electric steering car before for 3yrs before.

[Vinceng]

Having test driven both the Mazda 6 and Sonata, I would go for Mazda 6. Both same price now - $130,888.

 

Geared towards Mazda 6 as it is made in Japan, has more spacious rear leg room, and the overall drive is more engaging.

[Adrianli]

  On 10/28/2015 at 2:20 PM, Vinceng said:

Having test driven both the Mazda 6 and Sonata, I would go for Mazda 6. Both same price now - $130,888.

 

Geared towards Mazda 6 as it is made in Japan, has more spacious rear leg room, and the overall drive is more engaging.

 

Driven the Mz6 Wagon and Sonata.

 

I prefer the Sonata. Dont like the Mz6 start stop technology, cannot turn off. Also the boot internal height not as big.

[vahid989]

it is true??

sonata

[Andrewtankw]

Price dropped for the Base model. Extremely competitive now. 

Just test drive it today. Have to say is mighty impressive for someone looking to get an entry level 2 litre car. 

[Spurman]

Should introduce the 2.4 version or the 2.0turbo

[Aliang77]

  On 1/2/2016 at 3:32 PM, Andrewtankw said:

Price dropped for the Base model. Extremely competitive now. 

Just test drive it today. Have to say is mighty impressive for someone looking to get an entry level 2 litre car. 

 

May I know the latest price list?

[teomingern]

It's $112,999 for the base model.

[Runforyourlife]

Ya laosai price really competitive. Got navigation not ah?

[BenTong]

Komoco trying hard to position near Jap in terms of pricing. Think back firing. Mazda and Subaru are pretty competitive nowadays.

[Forte3737]

  On 1/24/2016 at 4:12 AM, BenTong said:

Komoco trying hard to position near Jap in terms of pricing. Think back firing. Mazda and Subaru are pretty competitive nowadays.

Wonder they know or not?

[BenTong]

I had a Santa Fe for almost 9 years. Sold last year. Great drive. Fuss free with normal wear n tear. Low cost maintenance. Now the Santa Fe is close to $150K. I had mine for just $75K

[teomingern]

  On 1/24/2016 at 4:03 AM, Runforyourlife said:

Ya laosai price really competitive. Got navigation not ah?

 

Confirm no navigation... no idea why... but I still prefer Google Maps... all those built-in GPS - got to pay top dollar for map refreshes... like a few hundred dollars... bo hua...

[Runforyourlife]

No la. Price for price they still better. I think they did stole quite a few orders from Mazda. Honda all made in Thailand not sure if they are Japanese brand lol.

[teomingern]

The last time I test drove the car (Nov/Dec 2015), the base model was $128,999.... so it's dropped $16K just like that... sigh...

 

The base model that I inquired about the last time had quite a few things missing:

 

1) No keyless entry

2) No start/stop engine button

3) No sunroof

4) No auto rain-sensing wipers

5) No auto tailgate release

6) No leather (I think)

7) 17" versus 18" rims

8) No cruise control

9) No front parking assist sensors

 

I'm going down again at the next weekend to test the car...

 

I'm going to check against the Singapore Hyundai website... cos I didn't notice a ton of features that the website promotes... some of them are:

 

1) Built-in rear window shades

2) Built-in automatic rear windshield shade

3) Electronic parking brake (I am darn sure this wasn't present in both models)

4) Keyless entry (I was quite sure it wasn't present, but might be mistaken for base model)

5) Front parking assist sensors (I don't remember these)

6) Blind spot detection

7) Static bending headlights

 

Although I must say that the last time I went down, I was looking for my ex-salesguy (old bird there) who sold me my Elantra in 2001... he sent a lady who obviously wasn't a salesperson and didn't know the car well... maybe this time I'll just pop in and get someone else... if that salesguy isn't available again.