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    2006 Hyundai Sonata

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    $25,990 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Sonata

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $25,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $35,240 for the Elite.

    There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.3L multi-point injection (173kW/304Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (119kW/219Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2006 Sonata is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.

    See Hyundai Sonata models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    77.37 - 106.46 kW/t
    63 kW/t
    139.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    462 - 523 litres
    446 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 10.1 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    12.5 L/100km
    Price
    $25,990 - $35,240
    $25,990
    $63,490
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    130,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 - 2,130 kg
    1,975 kg
    2,130 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,700 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    152 mm
    125 mm
    160 mm

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    All Hyundai Sonata Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$55,500$55,750
    2025$55,500$55,500
    2024$55,500$55,500
    2023$52,065$52,065
    2022$50,990$52,065
    *excl. on-roads
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    2006 Hyundai Sonata Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Hyundai Sonata

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 106.46
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
      • Number Of Power Outlet Front(12v): 1
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 523
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1020
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1110
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1460
      • Front Track (mm): 1565
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10920
      • Overall Height (mm): 1475
      • Overall Length (mm): 4800
      • Overall Width (mm): 1832
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 970
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1405
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 950
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1445
      • Rear Track (mm): 1550
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2730
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 304
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 130000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 80800
      • Paint Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1625
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    SLX

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.94
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 152
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1633
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 106.46
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
      • Number Of Power Outlet Front(12v): 1
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Visibility
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 80800
      • Paint Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 130000
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1625
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size

    Elite

    Adds to SLX:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.37
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
      • Number Of Power Outlet Front(12v): 1
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 162
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 119
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 219
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 80800
      • Paint Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 130000
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1538
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from SLX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.94
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 152
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 304
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1633
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2006 Hyundai Sonata Dimensions

    1475mm
    1832mm
    4800mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2006 Hyundai Sonata Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261400Kg1400Kg
    20251400Kg1400Kg
    20241400Kg1400Kg
    20231400Kg1400Kg
    20221400Kg1400Kg
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    2006 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Sonata that uses the most amount of fuel is the SLX with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Hyundai SonataFuel TypeCombined
    3.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.1 L/100km
    2.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.3 L/100km
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    2006 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 Base that starts from $25,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Elite that starts from $35,240.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Base, SLX and Elite.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the Base which measures 1832mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Base which has 173kW of power from its 3.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the SLX which weighs 2130 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.