Note: This performance review was created when the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was new.
Performance: | 7.8 |
Most automotive journalists say that, on the whole, the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has good acceleration, a comfortable ride and composed handling. However, they note that hybrid rivals offer a more engaging driving experience and better fuel economy.
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that produce a combined 199 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 2014 Sonata Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 36/40 mpg city/highway, which is good for a midsize car but worse than what most hybrid rivals get.
Test drivers say the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid accelerates fairly quickly and transitions smoothly from electric to gas power. Some reviewers also write that the engine and transmission are responsive, but others say the Sonata Hybrid has slow throttle responses and doesn’t downshift fast enough. Critics agree that the Sonata Hybrid has disappointing fuel economy numbers compared to rival hybrids.
Most test drivers write that the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a comfortable ride, though some note that the car can lose its composure over rough roads. Though reviewers say the Sonata Hybrid’s handling is fairly composed, they write that rivals like the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid are more fun to drive on the whole. Most automotive journalists think the Sonata Hybrid’s regenerative brakes are easy to modulate.
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