Hyundai Sonata
Every Hyundai Sonata generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1989–present 6 generations · 39 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 105 → 180 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Epic 2 Epic · 4 Rare/Common
All 6 Hyundai Sonata Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Sold in the US as a midsize, but this Sonata's cabin is roomy enough that the EPA classifies it as a full-size car.
The LF Sonata was supposed to be done by 2019 — but a China-built taxi version kept it in production until July 2023, four years after everyone else moved on.
The 2011 Sonata Hybrid wasn't entirely a Hyundai invention — it shared its hybrid powertrain with the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, corporate siblings under the skin.
In Singapore, diesel NF Sonatas became the go-to replacement for the Toyota Comfort taxi, a Korean sedan taking over Tokyo's old cab job.
This Sonata's platform secretly became Hyundai's first-ever SUV -- the original Santa Fe rode on the same bones as the EF Sonata sedan.
A batch of Canadian-built Sonatas, starting with 500 cars in 1989, was quietly shipped to Taiwan instead of the US — purely to dodge Taiwan's import quota on South Korean-made cars.
Collectors Who Spotted the Hyundai Sonata
No member has published a public street spot of the Hyundai Sonata yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Hyundai Sonata Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN8 SonataDN8 | 2020–present | Common | 1.6L I4 | 180 hp · 195 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| LF SonataLF | 2015–2019 | Common | 2.0L I4 | 166 hp · 148 lb-ft | — | — | 10 trims → | Unclaimed |
| YF SonataYF | 2011–2014 | Uncommon | 2.0L I4 | 163 hp · 146 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| NF SonataNF | 2006–2010 | Rare | 2.4L I4 | 175 hp · 168 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| EF SonataEF | 1999–2005 | Epic | 2.7L V6 | 170 hp · 181 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Y-3 SonataY-3 | 1989–1994 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 105 hp · 117 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Hyundai Sonata on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.