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    2016 Hyundai Sonata

    New from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 9.2 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 $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $42,850 for the Premium.

    There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2016.

    Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Sonata is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Hyundai Sonata models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    92 - 115.38 kW/t
    67.44 kW/t
    119.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 litres
    421 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 9.2 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    761 - 843 km
    606 km
    1,458 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $42,850
    $22,490
    $52,590
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    6 - 12 months
    3 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,060 - 2,120 kg
    1,805 kg
    2,320 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    300 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    125 mm
    171 mm

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    2016 Hyundai Sonata Price

    Active

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$29,990
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$30,590

    Elite

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,990
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$37,750

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$41,990
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$42,850
    *excl. on-roads

    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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    2016 Hyundai Sonata Specs

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    Active

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Lf
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 510
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1025
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1470
      • Front Track (mm): 1602
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1475
      • Overall Length (mm): 4855
      • Overall Width (mm): 1865
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 975
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1426
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
      • Rear Track (mm): 1609
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2805
    • 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: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 843
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Hyundai Sonata Gdi
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • 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
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Elite

    Adds to Active:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Dvd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.38
    • Convenience
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
      • Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 761
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 7500
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1560
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1515
    Removes from Active:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 843
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1455

    Premium

    Adds to Elite:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.42
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 985
      • Front Track (mm): 1597
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 960
      • Rear Track (mm): 1604
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1645
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1600
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from Elite:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.38
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1025
      • Front Track (mm): 1602
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 975
      • Rear Track (mm): 1609
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1560
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1515
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2016 Hyundai Sonata Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261400Kg1400Kg
    20251400Kg1400Kg
    20241400Kg1400Kg
    20231400Kg1400Kg
    20221400Kg1400Kg
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    2016 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the Active with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Hyundai SonataFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.3 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Sonata?

    You should service your Sonata at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sonata's warranty.

    2016 Hyundai Sonata Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?

    The Hyundai Sonata offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Active that starts from $29,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Premium that starts from $42,850.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Elite and Premium.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the Active which measures 1865mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Elite which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the Elite which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.