Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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2020 Model Redesign Year
The Sonata's recent freshening brought a wide display screen, combining the instrument panel and touchscreen infotainment screen to one panel.
It also included a column mounted twist action gear selector instead of the flush buttons on the console.
Ride comfort improved as well.
We also like the sedan's responsive and secure handling.
The hybrid returned an excellent 44 mpg overall in our tests, but we found that its six-speed automatic has some rough shifts.
The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power and 31 mpg overall in our tests.
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2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Base MSRP Range
$29,200 - $38,250
Destination Charge: $1245
Base MSRP Range
$29,200 - $38,250
Destination Charge: $1245
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Base MSRP
$29,200 - $38,250
CR MPG
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2020-Present
2020 Model Redesign Year
The redesigned Sonata has a sleek, coupe-like silhouette.
The 190-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid got an excellent 44 mpg in our testing but delivered rough shifts from its six-speed transmission.
The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder is coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power, and 31 mpg overall.
The uplevel 180-hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged engine provides readily available power at lower revs.
Handling is responsive, but the ride is rather stiff.
Rear seat room is decent, although the low stance compromises access.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$20,400 - $28,500
EPA MPG
47
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$21,200 - $26,400
EPA MPG
47
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$18,750 - $23,100
EPA MPG
47
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$16,500 - $21,100
EPA MPG
40
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$14,325 - $17,950
EPA MPG
40
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$12,875 - $16,100
EPA MPG
40
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2016-2019
2016 Model Redesign Year
These Sonata models may be less stylish than the previous generation but it remains a roomy, comfortable riding sedan with easy to use controls.
The rear seat is particularly generous.
Handling isn't particularly engaging, but secure.
Most versions have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic that make for an unobtrusive powertrain.
We got 28 mpg overall.
High end versions get a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo that makes the car quicker and quieter.
2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$10,200 - $13,575
EPA MPG
40
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$8,550 - $11,275
EPA MPG
40
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$6,575 - $8,400
EPA MPG
42
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$6,000 - $7,625
EPA MPG
42
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2011-2015
2011 Model Redesign Year
The midsized Sonata ranks among the best family sedans, with a comfortable ride and a well-finished cabin.
The standard powertrain is a 200-hp four-cylinder mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
We got an impressive 27 mpg with the automatic.
Top-level models get a quicker and stronger 274-hp, four-cylinder turbo that returns 25 mpg overall.
It has a firmer ride, but it is still comfortable, and handling for both versions is responsive.
However, road noise is evident in both.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$5,600 - $7,350
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$5,275 - $6,700
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$4,825 - $6,100
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$4,400 - $5,625
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Retail Price
$4,150 - $5,075
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
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