The Hyundai Sonata is a front-wheel drive, five-seat business-class sedan that was first introduced to the global market in 1985. It attracts consumers with its stylish, modern design and the availability of a vast array of additional options, uncommon for its closest competitors in this price segment. These include adaptive cruise control, nine airbags, ventilation, and heated seats, among others.
Popular Hyundai Sonata Release Years
Available for sale at U.S. insurance auctions are Hyundai Sonatas starting from the 2006 model year in the following generations: V (2004-2008), VI (2009-2014), VII (2014-2019), and VIII (from 2020). However, the leading positions on Copart and IAAI are held by cars from 2011, 2013, and 2015, with counts of 40,642, 36,147, and 27,902 vehicles respectively.
Engines of the Hyundai Sonata 2017-2019 Models
The seventh generation Hyundai Sonata was equipped with three engine options: 1.6, 2.0, and 2.4 liters. These engines were paired with 6-speed transmissions, both manual and automatic.
Prices of the Hyundai Sonata 2017-2019 Models
In 2021, the cheapest cars on U.S. automotive trading platforms were the 2017 models: ranging from $2,636 in February to $3,318 in April. Cars released in 2018 could be purchased at a minimum price of $4,302 in February, peaking at $4,713 in April. The situation with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata was slightly different: the lowest price was in January ($5,625), and the highest was in February ($6,876).
Number of Hyundai Sonata 2017-2019 Models at U.S. Auctions
The maximum number of 2017 models was presented at Copart and IAAI in March (181 cars), and the minimum was in February (99 cars). In February, there were 52 Hyundai Sonata 2018 models and just 52 cars from 2019. In January and March, there were 99 cars from 2018 and 91-90 cars from 2019 offered to buyers.
Engines of the Hyundai Sonata 2020-2021 Models
The Hyundai Sonata 2020-2021 models are equipped with 1.6 and 2.5-liter engines (producing 180 hp), paired with 6/7-speed automatic transmissions.
Prices of the Hyundai Sonata 2020-2021 Models
In 2021, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata could be purchased at the lowest price in January for $9,160, while the highest price at the Copart and IAAI insurance auctions was in February – $10,154. As for the 2021 models, they were cheapest in February ($9,072), and the most expensive in April ($10,883).
Number of Sonata 2020-2021 Models at U.S. Auctions
At Copart and Insurance, the most 2020 Hyundai Sonatas were available in March – 31 cars, with the fewest in April – 21. As for the 2021 models, the fewest were sold in February and April (10 cars each), with the most being sold in March (21 cars).
