Just bought the exact same car. Never owned a Hyundai before and I'm absolutely blown away. Was trying to decide between the Camry and the Accord hybrid and test drove this car as an afterthought. So glad I did. So comfortable, quiet, great sound system, all the tech, incredible mpg (got 610 miles on my first tank), 3 years free regular maintenance, 3 years of their OnStar equivalent, and 5 year 60k bumper to bumper. I paid $32.5k through Truecar here in Nevada. About 37k out the door. Make sure you test drive this car if you're looking for a mid-size hybrid sedan. Absolutely the best value in the segment.
If anyone is curious about this car I bought one and absolutely love it. I had a 2019 rx450 and this car blows it out of the water.. Key features. Solar panels With going under 75 on highway and sunny week getting about 50 mpg per gallon About 550 miles per tank Ambient lights in the car One of the best picture quality cameras in a car better than lexus. Audi and some other luxury brands. To full up tank with gas being 3.30 a gallon it's about 37 dollars to fill up from almost empty Pretty nice ride Really good seat warmer and steering wheel warmer Cons Very noisy interior especially on the highway Mpg could change drastically with putting cheap gas or not a lot of sunlight When accelerating can be a little sluggish and have a delay if your trying to take off from 0 mph Besides that amazing car highly recommended and music system is pretty good as well
Hey Nile great review! I wish you would have talked about driving impressions a little longer. How was the 6-speed transmission? Acceleration? Handling? I know it’s a hybrid so MPGs are at the top of that list but would be nice to still touch on the other aspects:)
I have no idea how acceleration was 😂 I kid, overall this was pretty much average across the board in terms of road feel, performance, and handling which is why I didn't mention much on it. Usually if I notice something is either really good or really bad I bring it up. As for the transmission, their Active Shift Control tech they've implemented on this was very good, basically couldn't feel the transmission shifting it was so smooth. I should have touched on that in the video, you're right!
My Sonata Hybrid accelerates great, and passing on two lane roads, (the one and only time when it is LEGAL to exceed the posted speed limit in the state of Washington) it does impeccably! Other than an occasional tiny bit of jerkiness when starting from a standstill, the shifting is seamless and smooth as a baby’s bottom! With the electric motor also under the hood, there’s not enough room for an 8 speed tranny, but with the help and constant torque of the electric motor, you really don’t need the extra speeds.
You didn’t mention that the brakes on a hybrid last much longer because they transfer the braking energy into recharging the battery instead of brake wear. Also, if you live in a northern climate you will notice that the mpg is slightly less because the engine must run more to maintain cabin temperature and the winter gasoline blend is also less efficient which also affects mpg. My 2015 Sonota hybrid gets about 43mpg in summer and about 36 mpg in the winter months.
Your tag line "Don't Park this in Your Garage! " got my attention (nice click bait) because I am considering this car. So I wanted to know why not. Instead you have encouraged me to keep this one on my list. Good Review video!
I’m glad you stuck with the video and watched the whole thing, we’ve had a tiny number of people who just assume something was wrong with it based on the title. I can assure you the title of this video isn’t intended to be click bait, I’m not like some channels out there who rely on that.
Great review and very informative ! I heard a rumor about the Sonata might be discontinued in the next model cycle and how does this car compare to the Camry and Accord, I am in the market for a mid-sized sedan either a Hybrid or regular gas engine ?
It's certainly possible, buying trends are continuing towards SUVs and crossovers making sedans less profitable for automakers. The Sonata gets a lot of things right, and the hybrid helps too. The newest Accord is a decent car but the infotainment isn't great. Toyota also has a bad infotainment system but excellent overall reliability, especially with the hybrids they make. Personally I'd go with something like the Honda Clarity and get the most benefit from that PHEV system.
Awesome video. I have some questions - what is the capacity of the high-voltage battery, and what kind of things around the car does it power? Also, can the car use the high-voltage battery to provide heat during the winter or it uses standard engine heat as a source?
I forget how large the battery itself actually is, or if Hyundai even publishes the info on it, but it's around 1-2 kWh I believe, very small. It should be able to heat the car during the winter, although you'll run through the battery pretty quickly since it's designed to offset the overall gas engine. The battery itself won't always be fully charged, even if left in the sun for the solar panels to work.
Great Video! Thank you! Questions regarding the Hybrid: (1) Does the solar panel only charge when the car is running OR does it charge when off also? (2) with regard to energy... Does the car use up to a certain form of energy first prior to consumption of gas?... Which form of energy (gas/electric) is used first?
Hey there, the solar panel will charge whether the engine is running or it's off, as long as there's sun hitting it and the panel itself isn't too hot you'll be charging from the roof. The on-board electronics determine whether or not the electric drive is working or it's in gas mode. Since the battery is small you'll rarely be in full electric mode, but the electric system work will to offset your overall fuel consumption. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the very detailed review. I used to own a sonata way back in 2015 and I am seriously considering this one mainly because of the hybrid. Have you reviewed any hybrid SUVs? Would love to know what you would recommend from Hyundai or anybody else… Thanks for your time!
Glad it was helpful! I'm hoping to get some hybrid SUV/crossovers featured this coming year. We've done a number of PHEV suvs in the luxury segment, Volvos, BMWs, and the Mitsubishi Outlander, but none that were just regular hybrids. We'll see what's offered on the press fleets in 2021!
Hi Nile. thanks for an interesting review. I'm not a big fan of these cars, but obviously they are the future !Dont give up on your e38 ! would love to see another up date if you still have her.
Should be able to do an update for it next month, I've found another potential gas tank out here and I'm waiting on the owner to pull it off their car, if all goes well I'll be getting a few other pieces I need at the same time!
I'm going with the SEL Convenience package. I prefer a less complicated drive train and find that the gas mileage is near hybrid economy. I drive with a feather foot and often get over 40mpg(dont know how that converts in metric, sorry) anyway. But your review was awesome.
Sport Mode... I find that setting most useful when I'm driving hilly twisty roads. I live in Missouri and often visit the Ozarks. My 2018 Sonata is so much better in sport mode under these conditions.
It might not be as efficient! I thought about doing a separate video on the roof on this, as the panels themselves end up getting hot and stop charging after a couple hours even in our lighter sun during the week I filmed this. Hyundai says in their owners manual that the roof charges more efficiently while the vehicle is driving since the air flowing across the panels help to cool it off.
I actually like the exterior, and interior is fine too. My problem is I don’t trust Hyundai engine and transmissions. Add to that a new hybrid and I shy away. I take a Toyota hybrid over anything else. They last and are proven. Hyundai and Kia seem to be all into design. But there are many recalls and engine fires. And no I don’t want to deal with dealer service department to have it fixed.
That's certainly one aspect that will need more time to rectify, I know there's been some serious problems with their engines over the years and this one is a bit complicated with the hybrid. Time will definitely tell, but I know what you mean about having to get it fixed even if it's under warranty, the hassle going in isn't great.
The 2.4GDI made in Alabama has been a huge embarrassment for Hyundai. Just when Hyundai was making serious inroads into Toyota/Honda reliability competition. The new Sonata uses an all new base engine 2.5 naturally aspired and the 1.6T never really had failure issues. The 2.0 used in the hybrid... I'm not sure about. My guess is they are Korean assembled and are reliable. The overall hybrid system in the new Sonata? Time will tell. The warranty is very good though.
I have a 2015 Sonota hybrid and have over 70k miles on it with absolutely no problem with it. I get as much as 45 mpg and about 650 mile range on a tank of gas.
Glad I could help! Before they added the N-Line it would have been an easy pick for me to go with the Hybrid, but more power is always good! I'm looking forward to trying that one out.
@@PRNTestDrive well, I'm thinking that I'm all about saving $$$$..... A little umph off the red light is nice but it costs money! I'd rather spend my money on something else.
I hear that! Hybrid tech is so good these days, and it's nice to see something a little different with the solar roof on this one. I believe the Prius Prime has one, but that's about it.
Buying a fully loaded Hyundai like a Sonata spoils you. It's hard to buy anything else from competitors because bang for the buck you get more features than competitors and some features that some competitors don't even offer including higher end competitors.
Glad I could help! Often they do, we find the Koreans usually offer completely different trims with different features in the US compared to the Canadian market.
I work for hyundai. The biggest difference is the headlights. Canadians get the really cool projector LEDs. While us us buyers get led reflector housings
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one, thank you! I suppose I sell cars indirectly, as we've heard from a number of viewers over the years who've made specific purchase decisions after watching an episode of TestDrive, but the reality is I'm an automotive journalist who produces weekly episodic car reviews.
Most hybrid batteries last about 7-8 years depending on overall driving habits, although that's data based on older hybrid technology. It could be better today!
The new Sonata is not on the Genesis' platform, that uses a RWD architecture. Although Hyundai is definitely leveraging the technology they've developed for Genesis across their range of vehicles.
Can you provide a time code where you see that? I looked through the still photos I had of this last night and didn't see anything, so perhaps it was an artifact due to the filming of a specific shot.
It is different enough to where you can tell its a sonata but its not crazy to where you look at it and say "what kind of nerd would buy this freak thing?" (looking at you prius/ioniq)
I agree! The problem for this new Tucson is no matter what happens the design will be loss, not a win. If buyers absolutely love the look of it on the road because of how unique it is then Hyundai will end up selling them, but then they won't be unique anymore. If only a handful of people buy it because they like this radical design then it remains a unique vehicle on the road but ends up being a commercial failure.
@@PRNTestDrive Honestly it resembles genesis more than it does hyundai, I think it woulda been smarter to make the tucson look like the palisade and make a gv 70 with that more aggressive body language, not to mention it would make more sense being attached to a rwd performance crossover than a fwd midsize crossover
I find most AC vents are poorly located these days, especially the ones on the left of the steering wheel, usually the wheel completely blocks the airflow from my face.
I have a 2020 Sonata Hybrid in the blue trim, and I absolutely love it! I get about 53-56 MPG. I really love this generation of Sonatas, and when Biden and the Democrats start jacking up the gas prices here in the US, I’ll probably be doubly thanking myself for springing for the hybrid!!!
It’s two miles you didn’t have before. It’s not meant to solve your gas consumption, but with thousands of these on the road they add up to a cleaner planet.
@@PRNTestDrive I sit down and analyze my statement afterwards. I guess in a few years, they might be able increase to fully use the solar panel without having to plug the car to be charged. Have to look at the solar panel as a way for future growth.
@@PRNTestDrive on title you say don't park this in your garage while on the video you praise the car. Sounds like misleading title to me. Don't get me wrong as I love the Sonata, almost got one but thought you were going to slash the car in the video. That's all.
Sonata is great until you have an issue then the excuses come out. And with bumper to bumper warranty they still say there be a charge to check it out. At least Ray Skillman in Indy. Plus your urgently will be put on the back burner cause they don't have anyone to handle your situation. Do yourself a favor and don't buy from Ray Skillman hyundai in Indiana.
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Just bought the exact same car. Never owned a Hyundai before and I'm absolutely blown away. Was trying to decide between the Camry and the Accord hybrid and test drove this car as an afterthought. So glad I did. So comfortable, quiet, great sound system, all the tech, incredible mpg (got 610 miles on my first tank), 3 years free regular maintenance, 3 years of their OnStar equivalent, and 5 year 60k bumper to bumper. I paid $32.5k through Truecar here in Nevada. About 37k out the door. Make sure you test drive this car if you're looking for a mid-size hybrid sedan. Absolutely the best value in the segment.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying yours, congrats on the purchase!
Which model did you get? I am thinking to get this car? Which model do you recommend ? Blue, SEL or Limited ?
@@KN-oh2ks I got the Limited. Has every gadget. Great car. You won't be disappointed.
If anyone is curious about this car I bought one and absolutely love it. I had a 2019 rx450 and this car blows it out of the water..
Key features.
Solar panels
With going under 75 on highway and sunny week getting about 50 mpg per gallon
About 550 miles per tank
Ambient lights in the car
One of the best picture quality cameras in a car better than lexus. Audi and some other luxury brands.
To full up tank with gas being 3.30 a gallon it's about 37 dollars to fill up from almost empty
Pretty nice ride
Really good seat warmer and steering wheel warmer
Cons
Very noisy interior especially on the highway
Mpg could change drastically with putting cheap gas or not a lot of sunlight
When accelerating can be a little sluggish and have a delay if your trying to take off from 0 mph
Besides that amazing car highly recommended and music system is pretty good as well
Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing!
I purchased two 2022’s one for my wife and one for me we love them, great cars!
Glad to hear it! Enjoy them!
You're my favorite car reviewer ! Honest and straight forward..
I really appreciate that, thank you!
Hey Nile great review! I wish you would have talked about driving impressions a little longer. How was the 6-speed transmission? Acceleration? Handling? I know it’s a hybrid so MPGs are at the top of that list but would be nice to still touch on the other aspects:)
I have no idea how acceleration was 😂 I kid, overall this was pretty much average across the board in terms of road feel, performance, and handling which is why I didn't mention much on it. Usually if I notice something is either really good or really bad I bring it up. As for the transmission, their Active Shift Control tech they've implemented on this was very good, basically couldn't feel the transmission shifting it was so smooth. I should have touched on that in the video, you're right!
My Sonata Hybrid accelerates great, and passing on two lane roads, (the one and only time when it is LEGAL to exceed the posted speed limit in the state of Washington) it does impeccably! Other than an occasional tiny bit of jerkiness when starting from a standstill, the shifting is seamless and smooth as a baby’s bottom! With the electric motor also under the hood, there’s not enough room for an 8 speed tranny, but with the help and constant torque of the electric motor, you really don’t need the extra speeds.
You didn’t mention that the brakes on a hybrid last much longer because they transfer the braking energy into recharging the battery instead of brake wear. Also, if you live in a northern climate you will notice that the mpg is slightly less because the engine must run more to maintain cabin temperature and the winter gasoline blend is also less efficient which also affects mpg. My 2015 Sonota hybrid gets about 43mpg in summer and about 36 mpg in the winter months.
Fair enough
So, I have the 2022 version of this and it does include the remote parking feature! Getting 50mpg on the highway! 569 range on full.
Glad to hear it!
You CAN disable the trunk feature the opens it in 6 seconds if you stand behind the trunk
That’s very true, you can. Every other manufacturer uses a foot sensor though, that’s the smart way to go in my opinion.
The base Blue version is selling for
Hard to beat that for the price!
Where is selling for less than $20K?
Your tag line "Don't Park this in Your Garage! " got my attention (nice click bait) because I am considering this car. So I wanted to know why not. Instead you have encouraged me to keep this one on my list. Good Review video!
I’m glad you stuck with the video and watched the whole thing, we’ve had a tiny number of people who just assume something was wrong with it based on the title. I can assure you the title of this video isn’t intended to be click bait, I’m not like some channels out there who rely on that.
Great review and very informative ! I heard a rumor about the Sonata might be discontinued in the next model cycle and how does this car compare to the Camry and Accord, I am in the market for a mid-sized sedan either a Hybrid or regular gas engine ?
It's certainly possible, buying trends are continuing towards SUVs and crossovers making sedans less profitable for automakers. The Sonata gets a lot of things right, and the hybrid helps too. The newest Accord is a decent car but the infotainment isn't great. Toyota also has a bad infotainment system but excellent overall reliability, especially with the hybrids they make. Personally I'd go with something like the Honda Clarity and get the most benefit from that PHEV system.
Awesome video. I have some questions - what is the capacity of the high-voltage battery, and what kind of things around the car does it power? Also, can the car use the high-voltage battery to provide heat during the winter or it uses standard engine heat as a source?
I forget how large the battery itself actually is, or if Hyundai even publishes the info on it, but it's around 1-2 kWh I believe, very small. It should be able to heat the car during the winter, although you'll run through the battery pretty quickly since it's designed to offset the overall gas engine. The battery itself won't always be fully charged, even if left in the sun for the solar panels to work.
As a US citizen I envy you Canadians in many ways. Except the super harsh winters.
I hear ya on that!
As I wait for my Hyundai dealership to call me back, this review gives me a lot of peace based on all the insight shared.
Thank you, sir!
I'm glad to hear that! This was a great car to drive, I'm very impressed with how far Hyundai has come over the past 10 years.
I got it, and I looove it! Thank you~
Glad to hear it!
Omg this guy is a boss. Loved this review and he keeps real.
I appreciate that, thanks!
Great Video! Thank you!
Questions regarding the Hybrid: (1) Does the solar panel only charge when the car is running OR does it charge when off also? (2) with regard to energy... Does the car use up to a certain form of energy first prior to consumption of gas?... Which form of energy (gas/electric) is used first?
Hey there, the solar panel will charge whether the engine is running or it's off, as long as there's sun hitting it and the panel itself isn't too hot you'll be charging from the roof. The on-board electronics determine whether or not the electric drive is working or it's in gas mode. Since the battery is small you'll rarely be in full electric mode, but the electric system work will to offset your overall fuel consumption. Hope that helps!
I love the smooth lines and the Joker smile in the front....
The design has definitely grown on me, I wasn’t sure at first when the launch photos came out but seeing it in person helped a lot.
I love the lines on this car.
Definitely a good looking car!
Thanks for the very detailed review. I used to own a sonata way back in 2015 and I am seriously considering this one mainly because of the hybrid. Have you reviewed any hybrid SUVs? Would love to know what you would recommend from Hyundai or anybody else… Thanks for your time!
Glad it was helpful! I'm hoping to get some hybrid SUV/crossovers featured this coming year. We've done a number of PHEV suvs in the luxury segment, Volvos, BMWs, and the Mitsubishi Outlander, but none that were just regular hybrids. We'll see what's offered on the press fleets in 2021!
Hi Nile. thanks for an interesting review. I'm not a big fan of these cars, but obviously they are the future !Dont give up on your e38 ! would love to see another up date if you still have her.
Should be able to do an update for it next month, I've found another potential gas tank out here and I'm waiting on the owner to pull it off their car, if all goes well I'll be getting a few other pieces I need at the same time!
I have 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai ultimate it’s really good car ❤️
Glad to hear it!
With the 2021 Sonata Hybrid you actually get better mileage on the Highway than the City. Limited Trim gets 45mpg City and 51mpg Highway.
Ultimately comes down to your driving style and where you’re using it.
Can someone let me know the time stamp for when/if Smart Park is tested in this video?
I mention that right at the start of the video, the hybrids in Canada do not get that feature. The regular Sonata does.
You can turn off the smart trunk feature if you don’t want it
Most seem to, none of the press cars I pick up with this feature have it enabled. It can be annoying.
I'm going with the SEL Convenience package. I prefer a less complicated drive train and find that the gas mileage is near hybrid economy. I drive with a feather foot and often get over 40mpg(dont know how that converts in metric, sorry) anyway.
But your review was awesome.
Thanks for sharing!
Sport Mode... I find that setting most useful when I'm driving hilly twisty roads. I live in Missouri and often visit the Ozarks. My 2018 Sonata is so much better in sport mode under these conditions.
Fair enough!
Imagine living in Phoenix with that solar roof.
It might not be as efficient! I thought about doing a separate video on the roof on this, as the panels themselves end up getting hot and stop charging after a couple hours even in our lighter sun during the week I filmed this. Hyundai says in their owners manual that the roof charges more efficiently while the vehicle is driving since the air flowing across the panels help to cool it off.
@@PRNTestDrive wait it charges even when driving from solar!?!?
It does!
@@PRNTestDrive do you have a link? that sounds crazy. would be cool if they added it to the ioniq
you will never walk alone, serious liverpoool fan 😁
Nope!
Awesome review...Precise..loved it..
And those houses you passed on the way are super cool...which city in Ontario?
Glad you liked it, we're in Québec however some of the press cars we get out here are plated in Ontario.
@@PRNTestDrive nice
@@PRNTestDrive Hoping to see the new Kia Sorento 2021 review from you...
I actually like the exterior, and interior is fine too. My problem is I don’t trust Hyundai engine and transmissions. Add to that a new hybrid and I shy away. I take a Toyota hybrid over anything else. They last and are proven. Hyundai and Kia seem to be all into design. But there are many recalls and engine fires. And no I don’t want to deal with dealer service department to have it fixed.
That's certainly one aspect that will need more time to rectify, I know there's been some serious problems with their engines over the years and this one is a bit complicated with the hybrid. Time will definitely tell, but I know what you mean about having to get it fixed even if it's under warranty, the hassle going in isn't great.
The 2.4GDI made in Alabama has been a huge embarrassment for Hyundai. Just when Hyundai was making serious inroads into Toyota/Honda reliability competition.
The new Sonata uses an all new base engine 2.5 naturally aspired and the 1.6T never really had failure issues.
The 2.0 used in the hybrid... I'm not sure about. My guess is they are Korean assembled and are reliable. The overall hybrid system in the new Sonata? Time will tell. The warranty is very good though.
I have a 2015 Sonota hybrid and have over 70k miles on it with absolutely no problem with it. I get as much as 45 mpg and about 650 mile range on a tank of gas.
THanks for your review - great job! Now I have to decide between the hybrid version or non!
Glad I could help! Before they added the N-Line it would have been an easy pick for me to go with the Hybrid, but more power is always good! I'm looking forward to trying that one out.
@@PRNTestDrive well, I'm thinking that I'm all about saving $$$$..... A little umph off the red light is nice but it costs money! I'd rather spend my money on something else.
I hear that! Hybrid tech is so good these days, and it's nice to see something a little different with the solar roof on this one. I believe the Prius Prime has one, but that's about it.
Buying a fully loaded Hyundai like a Sonata spoils you. It's hard to buy anything else from competitors because bang for the buck you get more features than competitors and some features that some competitors don't even offer including higher end competitors.
I agree! I'd prefer to go with something like this that's fully loaded than a base model premium/luxury car.
@@PRNTestDrive Yep.
When I first saw the title, I thought he really didn't like the car (didn't recommend). Now I get that it's solar. The title if very misleading.
It's only misleading if you only jump to conclusions and don't actually watch the video 🤷🏻♂️ Seems to be common these days
Thank you for the review. Was looking for a canadian one, since I didn't know if the US sonata have different builds.
Glad I could help! Often they do, we find the Koreans usually offer completely different trims with different features in the US compared to the Canadian market.
I work for hyundai. The biggest difference is the headlights. Canadians get the really cool projector LEDs. While us us buyers get led reflector housings
I love the solar roof but OMG ... So. Many. Words!
Fair enough
very nice presentation!
Thank you very much!
I love this car
Nice car to love!
Thank you for this video you did a great job, do you sell cars for a living? You gotta be top sales man
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one, thank you! I suppose I sell cars indirectly, as we've heard from a number of viewers over the years who've made specific purchase decisions after watching an episode of TestDrive, but the reality is I'm an automotive journalist who produces weekly episodic car reviews.
Do you know the time life battery of sonata hybrid limited 2021 ?
Most hybrid batteries last about 7-8 years depending on overall driving habits, although that's data based on older hybrid technology. It could be better today!
@@PRNTestDrive i have 2011 sonata hybrid 150000mi still oraginal battery
Wow!! I was sold at solar roof!
I think it's one of only two vehicles available with one, the other being one of the Toyota Prius models.
I saw a new Sonata parked next to a G70 Genesis.
I think the Sonata is built on the G70 platform... which is a good thing.
The new Sonata is not on the Genesis' platform, that uses a RWD architecture. Although Hyundai is definitely leveraging the technology they've developed for Genesis across their range of vehicles.
What’s the white dot in the windshield
Can you provide a time code where you see that? I looked through the still photos I had of this last night and didn't see anything, so perhaps it was an artifact due to the filming of a specific shot.
It is different enough to where you can tell its a sonata but its not crazy to where you look at it and say "what kind of nerd would buy this freak thing?" (looking at you prius/ioniq)
I wasn't sure about it when they first unveiled the design but it's definitely grown on me. Now the 2022 Tucson.. that's another matter.
@@PRNTestDrive I think they messed up by not following the design language of the palisade
I agree! The problem for this new Tucson is no matter what happens the design will be loss, not a win. If buyers absolutely love the look of it on the road because of how unique it is then Hyundai will end up selling them, but then they won't be unique anymore. If only a handful of people buy it because they like this radical design then it remains a unique vehicle on the road but ends up being a commercial failure.
@@PRNTestDrive Honestly it resembles genesis more than it does hyundai, I think it woulda been smarter to make the tucson look like the palisade and make a gv 70 with that more aggressive body language, not to mention it would make more sense being attached to a rwd performance crossover than a fwd midsize crossover
Solar panel is a complete gimmick save you like 15 gallons a year and you don’t get a sun roof
But imagine if 10,000 people had this car, 100,000 people. Those 15 gallons might not be much to YOU, but overall it starts to add up globally.
Kinda odd that the ram trx is like twice the price of this lol
As someone who's currently driving a RAM TRX, I can tell you that while the price might only be double, the experience is incalculable in comparison 😂
i just got the 2012 one for my first car💀
Nice! Anytime you can buy your first car and it's younger than you is a good thing.
Do you think the AC vents are too low?
I do. Should be a few inches higher.
I find most AC vents are poorly located these days, especially the ones on the left of the steering wheel, usually the wheel completely blocks the airflow from my face.
I have a 2020 Sonata Hybrid in the blue trim, and I absolutely love it! I get about 53-56 MPG. I really love this generation of Sonatas, and when Biden and the Democrats start jacking up the gas prices here in the US, I’ll probably be doubly thanking myself for springing for the hybrid!!!
@Andres Perez, Bingo!!!
Glad to hear it!
A solar roof is gimmicky. Imagine cost to repair, accident, dents, hail Yada yada
That's a valid point, the repair cost. We haven't seen that comment so far but definitely something to consider if it gets damaged.
Solar panel, sucks....Only getting 2 miles per month, waste of solar panel.
It’s two miles you didn’t have before. It’s not meant to solve your gas consumption, but with thousands of these on the road they add up to a cleaner planet.
@@PRNTestDrive I sit down and analyze my statement afterwards. I guess in a few years, they might be able increase to fully use the solar panel without having to plug the car to be charged. Have to look at the solar panel as a way for future growth.
2 miles per day.
Feels that title is misleading.
How so? I clearly explain why you wouldn’t want to park this in your garage. Does it say ‘never’ park it? Does it say ‘your garage will explode’? No.
@@PRNTestDrive on title you say don't park this in your garage while on the video you praise the car. Sounds like misleading title to me. Don't get me wrong as I love the Sonata, almost got one but thought you were going to slash the car in the video. That's all.
No....... it’s because it has a solar roof.
He means the solar panel won't charge if it's in the garage.
Sonata is great until you have an issue then the excuses come out. And with bumper to bumper warranty they still say there be a charge to check it out. At least Ray Skillman in Indy. Plus your urgently will be put on the back burner cause they don't have anyone to handle your situation. Do yourself a favor and don't buy from Ray Skillman hyundai in Indiana.
Fair enough
😁
Fair enough
False, better mpg on the highway
Fair enough