
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Vehicle Type: Midsize Hybrid
74
overall score
Category Ranking: 4
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$35,300
Price as Tested:
$36,450
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Regular
Fuel Capacity (gal): 13.2
EPA City mpg: 45
EPA Highway mpg: 51
EPA Combined mpg: 47

with specific headlights
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [O]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
NHTSA Rating:
Overall Observations
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, redesigned for 2020 and now in its
seventh iteration, stands out in a crowd. Its bold styling may be a bit
polarizing, but there’s no arguing it’s a head-turner, especially with its
unique solar-panel roof.
The Sonata Hybrid’s 192-hp gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain
delivers impressive EPA fuel-economy numbers—an excellent 47 mpg
in combined driving. Acceleration is sufficient, although shifts from
the transmission can feel a bit harsh under load. On the road, the
suspension provides a smooth ride. Handling feels confident, though
no one will mistake the Sonata for a sports sedan.
The Sonata’s cabin features an attractive design, although it can
feel a bit snug compared to similarly sized sedans. That’s especially
true in the rear, where a lack of headroom can be an issue for taller
passengers. Also, it would be nice to have actual knobs and buttons
to manage the infotainment system. Overall, however, the Sonata
Hybrid’s pluses far outweigh its minuses, and it stands out as a good
value in a midsize sedan
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- Good overall value
- Good everydayhandling and ridequality
- Good fuel-economyratings and overallrange
- Attractive interior styling
Weak Points
- Harsh transmission shiftsduring acceleration
- Smaller-than-expectedinterior room for amidsize sedan
- Lack of physicalknobs and buttons forinfotainment controls
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2021
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 3460.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 192.9 / 73.2 / 56.9
Wheelbase (in): 111.8
Number of air bags: 9
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Michelin Primacy A/S
Front and rear tire size: 215/55 R17
Max towing capacity (lbs): Not recommended
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Hybrid drive
Drivetrain type: Front wheel
Engine/motor: 2.0L 4-Cyl. GDI
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 150 @ 6000
Electric motor horsepower: 51
Combined system horsepower: 192
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.70Fuel Efficiency:
7.61EPA Emissions Score:
7.00Acceleration:
3.88Braking:
6.49Handling:
7.19Ride Quality:
7.14Interior Size:
3.47Easy of Entry and Exit:
6.84Visibility:
7.13Interior Noise:
6.61Cargo Capacity:
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