I haven't driven them all, but Hyundai's new Sonata Hybrid is the best hybrid I've driven so far.
Here's why:
It's non-"hybridy".
Here's what I mean. Just jump in and go. If you didn't know it was a hybrid, you'd never know. The first hybrids years ago had vague steering, squishy brakes, and those early model continuously-variable transmissions that just painfully droned on and on…never giving you the feel of a shift.
Well no more.
Hyundai's new Sonata Hybrid feels absolutely normal. It's a redesigned aerodynamic and roomy 5-seat sedan that has all the qualities that earned its non-turbo cousin high marks in a recent one of our reviews.
Same good looks…same excellent handling…same big 16 cubic foot trunk…same energetic performance when coaxed…responsive 6-speed automatic transmission…with one big difference.
An average of 47 MPG. And that's for our upscale Limited version. Need more? Hyundai has an eco "Blue" edition that'll get you even more MPGs.
And speaking of more MPGs, the Limited version of Hyundai's new Sonata comes standard with a solar panel roof. That'll cost you the ability to get a sunroof, but it'll get you around two extra all-electric miles each day. While two miles a day may not sound like much, that could be 700 miles each year that you're driving gas-free.
As long as we're talking about "more", you'll find most of the features that seem to be expected in today's vehicles, too. Blind spot, forward / rear collision avoidance, smart cruise, hands-free trunks, heated and ventilated leather, around-view monitors, Bose audio and more.
These are the reasons that we concluded that the new Hyundai Sonata Limited beat some well-known luxury sedans in terms of delivering the most value per dollar.
And for a window-sticker in the mid-$30's, the new 47 MPG Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited looks even more attractive.
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