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Verdict
Grande berline coréenne essence au coffre de 396 litres, proposée en 2.0 de 147 ch (manuelle) et en 2.5 V6 de 175 ch (automatique). Les retours publiés manquent : aucune panne précise n'est documentée dans les sources lues, et getcarwise note seulement que cette génération compte peu de défauts dangereux. Un examen complet reste nécessaire sur une voiture de plus de vingt ans.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 147.
2.0 147
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 147 hp · Crit'Air 3
Quatre-cylindres 2,0 l de 147 ch et 190 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (auto-data.net).
2.5 V6 175
Petrol · Automatic · 175 hp · Crit'Air 3
V6 2,5 l de 175 ch et 230 Nm, boîte automatique à 4 rapports (auto-data.net).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2004: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Sonata”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai Sonata IV — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander le carnet d'entretien : distribution, vidanges, boîte automatique si V6.
- Contrôler la corrosion de la caisse, des bas de caisse et des trains roulants.
- Essayer la boîte automatique à froid et à chaud : à-coups, patinage.
- Vérifier l'état des freins et des suspensions, d'après le contrôle technique récent.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle motorisation (2.0 ou 2.5 V6) et quel kilométrage réel ?
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été remplacée ?
- La boîte automatique a-t-elle été vidangée ou réparée ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Toyota Avensis
I · 1997–2003
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Mondeo
III · 2007–2014
- Price
- €2,300 – €4,945
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Vectra
B · 1995–2002
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Volkswagen Passat
B5 · 1996–2005
- Price
- €3,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Sonata IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Hyundai Sonata IV ?
396 litres selon auto-data.net.
Quelles motorisations la Sonata IV propose-t-elle ?
Les fiches lues donnent un 2.0 de 147 ch avec boîte manuelle à 5 rapports et un 2.5 V6 de 175 ch avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports, tous deux essence.
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