The midsized Sonata is among the best affordable family sedans. It has a firm yet comfortable ride and fairly nimble handling. The base 200-hp, four-cylinder engine and smooth, responsive six-speed automatic returned an impressive 27 mpg overall. The more powerful 274-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder returned 25 mpg overall. The Hybrid got 33 mpg overall in our tests. Changes have been made to the 2013 Hybrid which promised increased fuel efficiency. Road noise is evident in all versions. The interior is nicely finished in all trim levels. Rear-seat room and visibility are decent despite the swoopy styling, but rear-seat access is compromised. Reliability of the regular four-cylinder has been average, the hybrid and turbo are below.
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