About the Hyundai Sonata
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $29,980 for the GL.
There is 1 variant of the Sonata available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (132kW/245Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (104kW/202Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2002 Sonata is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.
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2003 Hyundai Sonata Price
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2003 Hyundai Sonata Specs
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2003 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the GL with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Sonata that uses the most amount of fuel is the GL with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Hyundai Sonata variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Hyundai Sonata | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata offers a 5 year 130,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Hyundai Sonata FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the GL that starts from $23,990.
The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the GL that starts from $29,980.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is offered by the GL which can tow 1775 kg
The largest Hyundai Sonata is the GL which measures 1820mm wide, 4747mm in length and sits 1422mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the GL which has 132kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the GL which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.