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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid review

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Pros

  • Comfortable and refined ride
  • Lots of innovative available technology
  • A well-equipped base model

Cons

  • Some road and wind noise on the highway
  • Acceleration at highway speeds is sluggish
  • Interior materials aren’t as nice as competitors

Mileage (EPA estimate)

45 city, 51 highway, 47 combined

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A stylish and sensible hybrid sedan

Once you finish admiring the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid from the outside, you’ll find that beauty isn’t just skin deep. Inside, a well-designed interior blends style, simplicity, and innovative technology. However, the true pleasure of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid lies in motion, with its pleasing handling, comfortable seating, and spacious cabin making it ideal for driving around town. Finally, a hybrid midsize sedan that combines eye-catching design with enjoyable driving dynamics.

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What is new for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

  • The Sonata Hybrid is available in a new trim called the SEL 2.0L *Ltd Avail*.
  • Sonata Hybrid trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment this year.
  • Sunroof(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SEL trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.

2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid trims

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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

1. Excellent around-town manners 

Driving the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid feels comfortable and familiar. Around town, where the responsive six-speed automatic transmission and hybrid powertrain shine, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is quick off the line and composed around corners. Plus, there’s little pull on the brakes from the regenerative process, so braking feels more natural. It all blends into an experience on par with some luxury sports sedans. 

2. A comfortable and spacious interior 

Start enjoying your commute again when you get behind the wheel of a 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. In other words, you’ll feel at home in the supportive and comfortable heated front seats that are power adjustable with additional lumbar support. However, rear passengers aren’t missing out, enjoying similar comfortable seating and almost 35 inches of legroom. Finally, the 16 cu-ft trunk area has plenty of room for your luggage, and a wide opening makes for more effortless loading and unloading. 

3. A thorough list of standard features 

There’s no need to look for a top-trim 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to get some of the features you’re looking for. That’s because features like dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-inch high-resolution touchscreen, and a hands-free power trunk lid are standard. Plus, you can enjoy streaming your music with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® smartphone integration and a six-speaker audio system. 

4. Getting the most out of a fill-up 

One benefit of a hybrid sedan like the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is going further between trips to the gas station. A 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue gets an impressive EPA-estimated 50 mpg city and 54 mpg highway, or 52 mpg combined.

In other words, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid stretches the miles between fill-ups, letting you enjoy more time on the road and less time at the pumps. 

5. Active driver assists on the highway 

Take the strain out of long highway trips with a host of active driver assists available in the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. To start, driver assists like forward collision avoidance, blind-spot intervention, and adaptive cruise control are included in every 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. However, to get advanced driver aids, like Highway Driving Assist for hands-free driving in certain conditions, look for a 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. 

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid features and specs

Blue 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

192

Torque (ft-lbs)

139

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

111.8"

Overall length

192.9"

Width

73.2"

Height

56.9"

Leg room

F 46.1"/R 34.8"

Head room

F 40"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P205/65HR16

Rear tires

P205/65HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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