A Look At 2020 Hyundai Sedans

The 2020 lineup of Hyundai sedans offers comfort, high performance and lots of high-tech attributes. With just a little over $20,000, you can purchase a Sonata or an Elaborate that are fitted with premium installations. The huge price tag on the full-size Azera is complemented with its extravagant and luxurious design.

If you are all about caring for the environment, you can choose from the Ioniq Electric, Ioniq hybrid or Sonata Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid. Included in these economic vehicles for high efficiency, are lithium-ion batteries and an electric motor. Alongside their efficiency, they also come fitted with good digital technology and safety measures.

These Hyundai sedans come fitted with mobile-friendly features like the Android Auto, Blue Link, and Apple CarPlay. For music lovers, the Infinity audio system offers a thrilling experience. A few trims come with an optional GPS navigation system fitted with SiriusXM services.

2020 Azera

The 2020 Hyundai Azera is available in two models, both running on a 3.3L V6 engine with 255 pound-feet of torque and 293 horsepower. This sedan is fitted with the Active ECO system embedded in the six-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission. This technology gives the sedan a return of 28 MPG on the freeway and 20 MPG in the city.

Being a luxurious vehicle, this sedan provides a lot of features in its interiors like a 12-way driver’s seat with heating and ventilation. Other notable features include the 14-speaker Infinity Logic 7 sound system and an 8-inch navigation system. Added safety features include the Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Change Assist.

Pros:

• Climate control embedded in the leather-appointed front seats
• There are now than five accident-alleviation features in the Limited model

Cons:

• Some accident-avoidance technology is absent in base trim
• Handling in urban settings can come with difficulty

2020 Sonata

This sedan offers three different engines to choose from. There is the 2.0 L GDI engine rated at 245hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Installed in the Eco trim is the 1.6 L turbo engine that produces 180hp and 200 lb.-ft. of torque.  Lastly, is the 2.4 L engine that gives 185hp and 180 LG. -ft. of torque. The standard Drive Mode Select can be used to customize these engines.

The 2020 Sonata gets a whopping return of 36 MPG on the freeway and 28 MPG in the city. The Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing takes partial credit for these astounding ratings. The EcoShift transmission system with dual clutches is built for effective changes in gears.

Pros:

• Six different models are available
• Eight exterior paint options
• Two twin-scroll turbocharged engines
• Automatic transmissions with the EcoShift or SHIFTRONIC technology
• Tech Package loaded with advanced safety and connectivity features

Cons:

• GPS navigation system is absent in four models
• Dual zone climate control only available in Limited trims

2020 Elantra

Elantra comes in five compact models and has an ex-powertrain. The 1.4 L engine or the 1.6 L engine which both have single-scroll turbochargers are good options. There is also the 2.0 L engine with a naturally aspirated induction system. This car offers great handling with its motor-driven power steering system and the Drive Mode Select.

The Elantra comes with the EcoShift transmission system with dual clutches and seven gear speeds giving the car a return of 40 MPG on the freeway and 32 MPG in the city. Handling the Elantra in urban settings is made easy with its turning diameter of fewer than 35 feet.

The Auto Defogging System and CleanAir Ionizer, which are embedded in an automatic climate control system with dual zones are few of the noteworthy interior amenities that come with this compact Hyundai. It is also smartphone-friendly offering features like the Android Auto, Bluetooth, and Apple Car Play.

Pros:

• SE base trim can be bought at just a little over $17,000
• Three transmission choices and three engine choices
• Scarlet Red and Lakeside Blue among nine paint colors
• GPS navigation with SiriusXM data services
• Available with Automatic Emergency Braking

Cons:

• Only Limited comes with heated rear seats
• Hyundai’s Blue Link Connected Care not standard in all models

2020 Ioniq Hybrid

The Ioniq Hybrid is propelled by a 1.6 L GDI engine that’s coupled with a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor. It produces 139 horsepower, and its brake energy regeneration is connected to the hybrid system. With an 11.9-gallon fuel tank, the Ioniq Hybrid provides a 690-mile driving range.  Its Blue edition offers up to 59 MPG on the freeway and 57 MPG in the city.

The Ioniq Hybrid tops its class in the area of active safety with its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection and smart Cruise Control. Th Limited trim offers high-tech features like the Infinity audio system with the Clari-Fi Music Restoration technology and an 8-inch touch screen navigation system.

Pros:

• Highest fuel economy and driving range in its class
• Smartphone-friendly design with wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
• All trims cost below $30,000

Cons:

• Six-way front passenger’s seat with poor ergonomics
• Limited exterior color options( 5 colors)

2020 Ioniq Electric

The Ioniq Electric has a transmission system with a single-speed reduction gear that works very well with the effective powertrain that creates no emissions. It comes standard with an electric motor rated at 88 kW.

The Ioniq is rated at 136 MPGe when it is fully charged. It offers a driving range of up to 124 miles on the freeway or on city streets from a single charge. A DC charger can be easily plugged into any power outlet in public or at home. Its Regenerative braking is very effective in heavy traffic situations.

Pros:

• Electric powertrain for truly green driving
• Ultimate Package includes high-tech features
• Heated front seats, Rear window defroster, and Auto Defogging System.

Cons:

• Base trim doesn’t have GPS navigation and wireless charging
• Slow performance at highway speeds

2020 Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in

The Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in runs on a 2.0 L GDI engine that’s coupled with a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor and follows the Atkinson Cycle. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission with the SHIFTRONIC technology.

The Sonata Hybrid SE has a return of up to 45 MPG on the freeway and 39 MPG in the city. The plug-in hybrid trims are rated at 39 MPG when running on gas only. Running on electrical power only, these models have a driving range of up to 27 miles. The plug-in hybrid editions have a rating of 99 MPG.

Pros:

• Two hybrid models and two plug-in hybrid trims
• Forward Collision Warning and other accident-avoidance technology are offered
• Infinity sound system and SiriusXM service
• Seven exterior color options

Cons:

• Three trims are priced at over $30,000
• Nine hours to fully charge plug-in hybrid with 120-v charger