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Pros
Stylish design
Fuel-efficient
Impressive technology
Cons
All-wheel drive not available

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid delivers impressive fuel economy without sacrificing any of the attributes that make it a terrific family sedan.

The eight-generation Hyundai Sonata was introduced for the 2020 model year and is carried over into the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The new look is bold compared to its predecessor. Even in a sedan market where many of the entries are embracing aggressive styling, the Sonata Hybrid stands out. Comparing to other hybrid midsize sedans, the Honda Accord Hybrid feels more upscale at times and has a more powerful hybrid system that yields better acceleration. The Camry Hybrid has similar performance, though its steering can feel numb at times. The Camry Hybrid also has a smaller trunk and its infotainment has comparatively low resolution.
Some may be put off by the catfish-like styling, but it is sure to stand out in a crowded parking lot! Our test model came with a sharp-looking matte gray paint scheme. It works well with neat details like the integrated deck-lid spoiler and aerodynamic strakes in the taillights.
While the exterior is designed to turn heads, the cabin is more conventional and refined. Our test model came with plenty of soft-touch surfaces, though the dash is still hard to the touch. Despite being a high-tech cockpit, all the buttons are located logically on a modern, haptic bezel that surrounds the vivid touchscreen infotainment system. The seats are comfortable and supportive, even for long trips. Rear-seat passengers will be comfortable as well.
Trims for the Sonata Hybrid are Blue, SEL, and Limited. The Blue comes standard with 16-inch “Eco-spoke” aerodynamic wheels, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and push-button start.
The SEL adds dual USB ports, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, a Bose premium audio system, heated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and four-way power-adjustable front seats. The SEL also adds 17-inch Eco-spoke wheels, heated side mirrors, and acoustic glass for the front doors.
We drove the range-topping Limited trim. One of its key highlights/party tricks is its solar panel roof. The Limited also adds rain-sensing windshield wipers, full LED headlights, leather upholstery (including a leather dashboard), heated-and-ventilated front seats, and a larger touchscreen. The SEL also adds a rear center armrest with cupholders, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, LED cabin lighting, and ambient interior accent lighting with 64 customizable colors.

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, combined with an electric motor and a battery pack. The whole system provides a combined 192 horsepower, routed to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Our Limited test model also came equipped with a solar panel integrated into the roof. Hyundai claims the solar-roof feature adds about two miles per day to the Limited’s overall driving range.
The Sonata Hybrid provides solid pickup, especially for a hybrid. It is quick off the line and has enough power to get up to highway speeds and overtake. Down by the center console is a Drive Mode toggle, allowing the driver to select Eco, Sport, Custom, and Smart drive modes. Even in Eco, the Sonata Hybrid responds to laying on the throttle, and Smart mode will switch between Eco and Sport based on your driving behavior. Switching between drive modes requires cycling through the different modes, rather than a button or dial that allows you to select each one directly. On the plus side, Hyundai has flashy graphics in the instrument panel when you change drive modes. So there’s that.
The Sonata Hybrid often starts in battery-only mode, so there are plenty of visual aids to let you know the car is ready to drive. Once you put it in drive and start moving, the engine seamlessly kicks in. As one might expect, the Sonata Hybrid also has an auto stop-start system. The transition for the motor to start again is minimally intrusive, though the engine does tend to make some noise under hard acceleration.
We were impressed with the Sonata Hybrid’s refined driving dynamics. The steering is light but precise, and there is hardly any body roll in turns. The brakes deliver solid stopping power, but also have a soft, refined pedal feel.

The Sonata Hybrid provides an even 16 cubic feet of trunk space. That’s the same as the conventionally-powered Sonata, and it's one of the larger trunks among midsize hybrid sedans. The Honda Accord Hybrid has slightly more space (16.7 cubic feet), but the Sonata has more than the Camry Hybrid (15.1 cubic feet).
The cabin provides plenty of legroom for front passengers. There’s even a decent amount of rear-seat space when a front seat is occupied. Four adults and their bags can fit into the Sonata Hybrid with relative comfort for a weekend trip. One setback is the rear door opening. The sloping, coupe-like profile results in a low roof area where an occupant will be lowering their head into the Sonata. Once inside, there is adequate rear headroom for adults.
Front passengers have cargo pockets in their doors, as well as a decently-sized center console. The tray at the bottom of the center stack houses the wireless charging pad in our test model but is otherwise a convenient place for your phone, wallet, or keys.

The Sonata Hybrid comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Moving up to the Limited adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and real-time traffic updates. Of course, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can enjoy your preferred navigation apps. With the 10.25-inch screen in our test car, CarPlay only takes up two-thirds of the screen, with a customizable information panel on the remaining third. Other cars allow CarPlay to take over the entire screen. This would have been a nice detail that would have given the Sonata an even more upscale presence from the driver’s seat.
The touchscreen layout is intuitive, and the larger screen on our Limited test model had crisp graphics. The stereo features a traditional volume knob, which is not always a given on modern automobiles. To wit, it has haptic buttons for channel selection rather than a traditional dial, which would have been more helpful. But it still has haptic buttons for the radio, map, and vehicle settings. The SEL and Limited come with a wireless charging pad, and our Limited came with a head-up display (HUD) as well.
Of note for taller drivers, the HUD's adjustability is limited. You can adjust the display on the windshield, but the range of adjustment does not extend far enough for some taller drivers to see. It’s a strange quirk, and it cuts off part of the image. You should be able to see some or most of the information displayed.

The Sonata comes standard with a full suite of driver-assistance features, including forward-collision avoidance, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. It also comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-follow assist, and a driver-attention monitor.
Our Limited test model came equipped with a head-up display, 360-degree surround-view parking monitor, and front and rear parking sensors.
The alerts for many of these safety features are not overly intrusive but still keep you informed. Even still, in the full-contact arena of driving near Boston, there are occasional false positives. A car slowing down to take a turn across traffic did activate the forward-collision warning, but these are often outlier cases.
The Sonata Hybrid often runs silently in parking lots. Because of this, there is always a light beeping noise that is emitted when the car is put in reverse. The Sonata Hybrid also has a clever feature that uses blind-spot monitoring to determine if there is an oncoming car when exiting the vehicle. These are all helpful features for safe, everyday driving, and (most of the time) work as advertised.
The Hyundai Sonata (including the Hybrid) is a 2021 Insurance Insitute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick. It earns top marks for its driver-assistance features and the optional LED headlights. The base headlights earn a score of “Marginal,” and do not cast as much light as the uprated units. The Sonata Hybrid earns a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Individual trims for the Sonata Hybrid have different EPA fuel-economy figures. The more efficient version is the Blue trim. It returns an EPA estimated fuel economy of 50 mpg city, 54 mpg highway, and 52 mpg combined. Fuel-economy figures for the SEL and Limited are 45 mpg city, 51 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined.
Base MSRP for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is $27,750 for the Blue trim. The SEL starts at $29,900. The Limited has a starting MSRP of $35,300 and comes with nearly every option found in the other two trims. The Sonata Hybrid is backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for the powertrain and hybrid components.
The Sonata Hybrid has a higher starting price than the Honda Accord Hybrid ($26,370), and a similar starting price to the Toyota Camry Hybrid ($27,270). On the flip side, the top-end Accord Hybrid costs a thousand dollars more ($36,240) than the Sonata Hybrid Limited, while the range-topping Camry Hybrid costs less ($32,720).
Whether you are shopping for an entry-level trim or the Limited, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers a lot for the money. It comes with plenty of in-car tech and driver-assistance features and is available with plenty of creature comforts. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid shows just how well fuel-saving hybrid technology can be packaged in an attractive, comfortable midsize sedan.
How did you figure the delivery cost of $566 from California to Oklahoma? Do you set that up or does the dealership?
I have the 2021 Sonata Hybrid Limited with the solar roof. On the infotainment center, under energy display, it doesn't show the animation for the solar roof. I've seen it displayed maybe once or twice. But not in the last few weeks. is there a way to turn this display on and off? What do I do?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 51 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 39 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 51 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 39 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 51 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 39 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse