The New Hyundai Sonata

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan that is a industry favorite and best-seller.  It has earned awards like Best Midsize Car from World Report, U.S. News an IIHS Top Safety Pick, NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, and one of the 10 Most Bestowed Vehicle from Kelley Bluebook.

The Sonata has excellent marks for its outstanding safety, high fuel economy, spacious passenger and cargo space. With seven trim levels, the MSRP for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata starts from $21,950 – $34,350. Read below to learn more about the 2020 Hyundai Sontata.

Performance

The 2020 Sonata has 3 available engine options to select from.

The base, limited, and sport models come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.  The exception is the Eco trim level, which gives you a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.  These trims earn an EPA-estimated, best-in class fuel efficiency of 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.

Both the Limited 2.0 and the Sport 2.0 come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine.  This engine provides a powerful performance and 26 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.

Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is an optional add-on.  Fans of the Sonata love its responsive brakes and smooth ride.

Interior

If you are looking for a sedan with a lot of interior space, then you can’t go wrong with the Hyundai Sonata.  It has broad head space and leg space for drivers and passengers.  In addition, it has class-leading 16.3 cubic feet of of trunk space.  The cabin features luxurious materials that provides a calm, luxurious feel.

Entertainment

The base model Sonata comes standard with all the technical features you want, including an Android Auto smartphone integration available through either Bluetooth, six-speaker audio system, or a 7-inch touch screen, USB port and both satellite and HD radio.  High-tech infotainment features are abundant and easy to use with built-in controls.

Competitors

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata holds its own against competition.  Other midsize sedans that measure up to the best-in-class Sonata include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Chevrolet Malibu.  Although the 2020 Sonata has few shortcomings, some may find the performance of the four-cylinder engine options inferior in comparison to more powerful rivals out there.  Still, the Sonata effortlessly wins the best all-around competition when it comes to the midsize sedan class.

Pros And Cons

One of the most exceptional features of the 2020 Sonata is its reliability.  Hyundai is one of the only manufacturers in the industry that offers a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile warranty.

The Sonata also stands out for its outstanding crash test scores and fantastic safety features.  It received a five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.  It’s a Top Safety Pick+ of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  It’s one of the few cars in this class to have brake assist on all trim levels and a standard rear-view camera.  It also has driver assist features including rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.

There are so many pros for the Sonata and we can’t really think of one con to list!

The Sonata is an excellent car.  To learn more about the Sonata you should visit your local Hyundai dealership and also take it for a test drive.