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Hyundai Sonata 8 (DN8)

Mid-Size Sedan

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The 8th-generation Hyundai Sonata evolves Hyundai's Sensuous Sportiness design language with a four-door-coupe look. It delivers key new technology features to the company's popular mid-size sedan. A highly efficient hybrid and a plug-in hybrid are also available.

The 8th-gen Sonata wears a more modern design that exudes a feel of technology, and its new set of engine options deliver higher efficiency and performance.

As a first for Hyundai, Sonata supports Digital Key that allows the vehicle to be unlocked, started, and driven via smartphone. It also features Hidden Lighting Lamps that turn chrome when off.

Sonata Hybrid enjoys class-leading highway and combined fuel economy. The innovative Solar Roof System extends range—up to 700 miles a year.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 37%

Pros

Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
Decent performance
Decent exterior styling

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 75%

Pros

Excellent range
Excellent tech
Great infotainment tech
Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of tech and safety features
Lack of driver-assist tech
Poor ride quality
Lackluster ride quality
Uncomfortable to drive
Not the most fun to drive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.6 T-GDI AT

2.0 GDI Hybrid AT

2.5 GDI AT

2.5 Turbo GDI AT

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 51% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Sonata also debuts Hyundai's latest suite of smart technologies. The car looks good with its new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language. It takes themes from the Le Fil Rouge four-door coupe concept shown at 2018's Geneva Motor Show. The 1.6T and 2.5 GDI Smartstream engines will also be available.

Pros

Sensuous Sportiness looks great
Excellent tech

Cons

Poor ride quality
Uncomfortable to drive

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata will go on sale in the US in late 2019. Hyundai will introduce a new family of "Smartstream" engines with the 2020 Sonata. The top-end Sonata Limited will get Hyundai's first application of its Remote Smart Parking Assistant. The Sonata exhibits solid handling and a comfortable ride.

Pros

Sleek styling
High-quality interior
Easy-to-use infotainment system

Cons

Lack of power in the US

digitaltrends^[3]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

Hybrid powertrain is a good fit for the Sonata's laid-back character, but don't expect impressive numbers. Sport provides the right amount of extra urgency, and Eco isn't the penalty box it is in most other cars. The Sonata Hybrid had a better showing on highways, where its floppy suspension yielded one of the smoothest rides of any midsize sedan.

Pros

Powerful hybrid powertrain
Comfortable ride
Powerful electric motor

Cons

No solar roof
No real-world fuel efficiency

pcmag^[4]

Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

We tested the Limited trim priced at $35,300 and outfitted with leather seats, a leatherette-wrapped dashboard, and heated and ventilated front seats. Tech includes dual USB front ports and one rear USB port, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, a wireless smartphone charger, and a digital key. Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth streaming, and HD radio come standard.

Pros

Class-leading fuel economy
Sensuous interior design
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of tech and safety features

tomsguide^[5]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from tomsguide have found:

The Sonata Hybrid's solar roof is probably this model's most talked-about feature. You can only get the solar roof on the Limited trim, and it impedes the option of a panoramic roof. All Sonatas come with an extensive suite of safety and assisted driving features.

Pros

Powerful electric motor
Powerful solar roof
Excellent range

Cons

No panoramic roof

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References

^ New Hyundai Sonata review. [autoexpress].
^ 2020 Hyundai Sonata first drive review: An attractive and compelling midsize sedan. [cnet].
^ 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid first drive review: Chase the sun. [digitaltrends].
^ 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review. [pcmag].
^ 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid review. [tomsguide].

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autoexpress^[1]

cnet^[2]

digitaltrends^[3]

pcmag^[4]

tomsguide^[5]