The Sonata will serve its most likely buyers – everyday commuters – well.Sonata models with the 2.5-liter engine are rated at 32 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 38 mpg highway), while models with the 1.6-liter turbo engine are rated at 31 mpg combined (27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway).Those numbers compare favorably to other midsize sedans, although the base The outgoing Sonata was available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. That falls short of the optional engines available in other midsize sedans, which tend to be bigger. Only the Honda beats the Hyundai on trunk space, however.Even the most humdrum modern cars come loaded with tech, but the 2020 Hyundai Sonata offers new features not often seen outside luxury vehicles.Sonata owners will want to hang onto the key fobs, though. This engine is available on mid- to high-trim levels, and a substantially upgraded 2.5-liter I-4 is standard, but we didn't have an opportunity to drive one of those.Likewise, the responses from the brake pedal and steering wheel feel perfectly weighted and matched to the car's personality.

Hyundai pulled out all the stops not only to convince customers to buy a Sonata instead of a competitor, but to stick with a sedan instead of a crossover.Yes. The redesigned sedan starts at $24,330 for the base SE trim level. At an estimated 8.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, it's not especially quick in its segment, but the rich, linear power delivery and clever new eight-speed automatic transmission make the car feel quicker and more powerful than it is.
As the name suggests, it follows the road rather than waiting until the car is veering out of its lane to intervene.While you can feel it working through the steering wheel, it doesn’t feel like the car is possessed, as some other systems do.The 2020 Hyundai Sonata engine lineup consists entirely of four-cylinder engines, with front-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmissions. July 24th, 2020 at 12:34 pm; I’m on my second Sonata after 3 Accords. Put your foot down, and the car sweeps up to speed and merges onto the interstate with ease. If you want an affordable car that’s packed with tech, look no further.Copyright ©2020 Designtechnica Corporation. Hyundai isn't one of them, and it's betting that making the 2020 Hyundai Sonata sexy, comfortable, and effortless will convince you not to defect.The way Hyundai tells it, the last Sonata was great but dull. Hyundai went all out on the 2020 Sonata, not only letting its designers draw more exciting shapes, but incorporating new tech as well.When designers wanted to make a car look cooler, they used to tack on tail-fins or big chrome bumpers. For over two decades, Hyundai has tried to get midsize sedan buyers to take its Sonata seriously. Hyundai has confirmed that the hybrid will return in 2020, and has already set a land speed record with the car.

From there, the price climbs to $26,430 for an SEL model, $28,380 for the SEL Plus. Thankfully, careful packaging and seat design have mitigated the impact to rear head room, clipping it by just two-tenths of an inch. It’s a helpful feature that, unlike Honda’s rival LaneWatch system, shows the view from both sides, and doesn’t take over the central touchscreen to do it.Hyundai isn’t the first automaker with automated lane centering, but its Lane Follow Assist system is one of the best. The range-topping Limited trim level starts at $34,230.One advantage sedans have over crossovers is style. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata can drive itself out of parking spaces, watch your blind spots, and look good while doing it. This gives engineers another way to tune the engine for better efficiency.The 1.6-liter engine produces 180 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
Believe that if you want, but now they say that's not enough. Ideally, they'll hook your right brain with sleek, standout design and a comfortable, easy driving experience, then reel in your left brain with a laundry list of standard and optional features at an aggressive price point.Solid strategy by the sound of it, but does the car deliver?