2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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The Sonata Hybrid grabs your attention with distinctive styling and cool features such as an available solar panel roof. It's more efficient than its predecessor and packed with tons of attractive technology. Add in a pleasing driving experience, abundant comfort and a spacious cabin, and you've got one of the best hybrid sedans available.Read full review

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

byDan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

Pros

Superb fuel efficiency
Comfortable ride quality
Ample safety and technology features
Enjoyable and easy to drive

Cons

Some rivals use nicer interior materials
Road and wind noise is a bit elevated

What's new

Panoramic sunroof replaces solar roof panel on Limited trim
SEL trim adds navigation and larger touchscreen
Part of the seventh Sonata generation introduced for 2020

Overview

With midsize sedans growing increasingly rare, it follows that midsize hybrids would be rarer still. With only a handful of choices in this class, most made by only a few different automakers, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid stands out for its impressive fuel efficiency and bounty of standard features, including a comprehensive set of active driver aids.

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The base Blue trim gets 52 mpg combined (identical to its Toyota Camry rival), while the higher trim levels get 47 mpg combined. For comparison, the non-hybrid Sonata with the base 2.5-liter engine is rated at 32 mpg combined. Like the regular Sonata, the Sonata Hybrid has built a reputation as a sensible, reliable midsize sedan at an attractive price. Its roomy and comfortable interior makes it a smart pick for families and for drivers who like the cabin space of an SUV but not the taller ride height or driving position. Its infotainment system is also one of the more user-friendly out there. Check our test team's Expert Rating below for a more in-depth look at how the Sonata Hybrid might fit your life.

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Sonata Hybrid drive? The Sonata Hybrid is adequate from a performance perspective. Acceleration feels good off the line but tapers off once you're rolling. Essentially, it feels zippy around town but may take some planning to pass cars at freeway speeds. In Edmunds' testing, our Sonata Hybrid test car covered 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds. That's about as quick as the Camry Hybrid but a little slower than the Honda Accord Hybrid.

Around turns, the Sonata Hybrid feels balanced and controlled. It's also easy to drive around town. The six-speed automatic transmission is quicker to downshift than the continuously variable transmissions in the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid. In general, the Sonata Hybrid drives a lot like a regular car, which could be a high point for some buyers. The brakes also feel pretty natural without any of the hybrid weirdness that can stem from blending regenerative and regular braking processes.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Sonata Hybrid? The Sonata Hybrid is a pretty comfortable car, but it isn't perfect. The front seats have a nice shape to them, but we found the padding a bit stiff, which can reduce your comfort on long trips. The outboard rear seats are nice and cushy, but the middle seat is stiff and uncomfortable.

Ride comfort is a high point and strikes a good balance between being compliant and controlled. The Sonata Hybrid's suspension absorbs impacts well without being overly floaty or soft when you take on curvy roads. The climate control system blows strong and cold at its max and is very effective at regulating cabin temperature in auto mode.

Surprisingly, road and wind noise is higher than average. It's not bothersome or loud, but you know that it's there. There's some engine noise at freeway speeds as well.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Sonata Hybrid's interior is intuitive to learn. The center stack controls are easily reachable for both driver and front passenger. The sharp and responsive 10.25-inch infotainment screen is also easy to read and use.

There's plenty of interior room for front occupants, and rear legroom is among the best in the segment. Most drivers will find that it is easy to settle into a comfortable driving position due to the decent range of adjustments in the seat and steering wheel. Visibility is good to the front and sides. But rear visibility is a little impeded because of the thick rear window pillars, sloping rear roofline and high rear deck.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Sonata Hybrid is loaded with tech and everything works pretty well. It leads the segment in infotainment screen size and response. It also has a segment-first solar panel roof that charges the hybrid battery when the car's moving or parked. Smartphone pairing and integration are excellent for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and they work with the wide-screen format. The screen is also great when using the available surround-view camera system while parking. The voice controls work well with natural speech commands for radio, navigation and phone.

The suite of advanced driver aids is comprehensive, and the aids work well in concert. The warning sensors can be sensitive but never annoying. The instrument panel features unique sideview cameras when merging into the left or right lane.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? There's a good amount of storage in the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It's easy to load things into the cargo area. The trunk is deep and broad and has a wide opening, and the hybrid battery doesn't intrude too much. Having rear-seat access levers in the cargo area is a plus.

Inside, there's plenty of storage to keep small items. The center console area alone has plenty of spaces for multiple phones, electronic passes and other items. The console itself is about 5.5 inches deep, and the cupholders are sizable enough for larger cups and bottles. As for installing child safety seats, there's plenty of room in the rear for even a rear-facing seat. The lower car seat anchors are somewhat buried in the upholstery, so installation can be a little tedious.

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Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Sonata Hybrid SEL, our test car, has an EPA estimate of 47 mpg (45 city/51 highway). That's right about what the other top-performing midsize hybrid sedans get. A trim-matching Camry XLE is rated at 46 mpg, while the Accord is at 47 mpg. We averaged 47.1 mpg in our test car during our mixed-driving evaluation route, which indicates the EPA's estimates seem to be spot-on.

Hyundai also offers an optional solar panel for the Sonata Hybrid. It covers the length of the roof between the windshield and the rear glass. It directly charges both the 12-volt battery and hybrid battery pack, and Hyundai says the solar panel can potentially power about 2 miles of extra driving per day. Toyota offered a solar roof on the Prius in the early part of the last decade, so it's not an all-new idea, but the Prius' panel could only power the climate control system.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Sonata Hybrid a good value? The Sonata Hybrid delivers on Hyundai's strong value proposition, giving you a lot of features for your money. The Limited trim level, which is the model we tested, validates its top-level price with exclusive features such as a solar panel roof and a 10.25-inch touchscreen. Warranty coverage is also fantastic, as Hyundai provides a five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year/100,000-year powertrain warranty.

The interior and exterior build quality looks pretty good too. The assembly is precise, though Honda and Mazda manage to do interiors a bit nicer. Perhaps it's the dominant gray interior texturing that still looks a little cheap.

Wildcard

8/10

Whether you enjoy squeezing the most miles from every gallon of gasoline or having a hybrid that's enjoyable to drive on curvier roads, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a willing partner. It's big on visual appeal too. It looks sporty, sophisticated and futuristic at the same time. It's a head-turner in a fairly vanilla segment.

Which Sonata Hybrid does Edmunds recommend?

If having the most efficient trim (Blue) isn't a priority, we recommend the SEL. It adds more comfort and tech features such as heated seats, a Bose audio system, a larger touchscreen and a wireless charging pad. It also offers the digital key feature, a neat party trick that lets you use an Android phone as a key.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid models

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is available in three trim levels: Blue, SEL and Limited. All are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system and a six-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid powertrain produces 192 horsepower. The Sonata Hybrid is only available in front-wheel drive.

Blue
The base Sonata Hybrid is well equipped with these features:

16-inch aluminum wheels
LED headlights
Hands-free-opening trunklid
Cloth seats
Keyless ignition and entry
Dual-zone automatic climate control
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Bluelink connected services
Six-speaker audio system
Automatic high beams

All 2023 Sonata Hybrids also come with the following advanced safety features:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle in its lane)
Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Rear passenger safe-exit system (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

SEL
The midlevel trim adds several desirable upgrades such as:

17-inch aluminum wheels
Heated side mirrors
Hyundai digital key functionality (an app that lets you use your Android phone as a key)
Heated and power-adjustable front seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Navigation system
10.25-inch touchscreen
Wireless charging pad
12-speaker Bose audio system

Limited
This top trim adds the full complement of available luxury, tech and safety features:

Upgraded LED headlights
Panoramic sunroof
Rain-sensing wipers
Leather upholstery
Leather dash
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Driver's seat memory settings
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Head-up display
12.3-inch digital instrument panel display
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sonata Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Blind-Spot View Monitor (supplements blind-spot monitor with camera views of the blind spots on each side of the car)
Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Remote Smart Parking Assist (using the parking sensors, the system can back into or pull out of a parking space by using the key fob)

The 2023 Sonata Hybrid does not offer any optional packages.

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Absolutely Amazing Car for the money..

Matt Clark, Realtor, 02/24/2022

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I have a black limited with black leather, I researched every brand, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Lexus, Infinity, Mazda etc. This car has more tech than I could ever dream of for the price I paid. I actually said to dealers of high end luxury cars "Ok, so what can your $50, 60, 80, 100k car do that is so amazing?" I would put this car up against any luxury car and for the price and fuel …

Battery goes into deep sleep

Bryan, 09/04/2022

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I loved this car at first. We parked at the airport for long term and by the fifth day I could no longer communicate using Bluelink. I contacted Hyundai. They told me that Bluelink was suspended because the battery went into a deep sleep automatically after sitting for a few days. I was told by Hyundai support that I would need to have it serviced each time it sits for a few days. This …

Great to drive fantastic fuel mileage

robertjoy, 12/17/2020

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Only had this vehicle for 2 weeks and purchased it because of its safety reviews and many safety features. I traded from a Jeep Renegade to this and this handles the road better than the Jeep. The issue I'm having is poor customer service from Hyundai and from the dealership. There's a noise that comes on at around 50mph plus my wife says it's from the front left-hand side I'm hearing it …

Disappointed - 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Bob Brady Decatur Costumer, 04/26/2023

2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I purchased a brand-new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited in January 2023 at Bob Brady Hyundai in Decatur IL. I will start my review by thanking Kyle Costello for his excellent customer service, knowledge of the inner working of the vehicles, and just for being a genuine person who is just as interested in helping you with your new car experience as he is with "selling" you a car. … Unfortunately, that is where my positive comments end. My experience did not begin with Kyle and was with a different salesperson who was pushy, did not disclose all the many add-ons and the cost added to the vehicle purchase until I was literally sitting in front of the financing guy with documents pushed in my face to sign (and yes I kept asking for a breakdown of the price), and he has had a very condescending attitude towards me since I purchased the vehicle and particularly when I asked for help communicating with the maintenance department about the car’s electrical issues. I purchased a brand-new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited in January 2023. This is a beautiful car with more features than I will probably ever use! However, there are issues with the onboard displays and air conditioning that could be related to electrical issues or a software defect. I have been so disappointed having just paid over $40,000 for this 2023 Hyundai Sonata. This was my very first new car! I was so excited. The maintenance department have tried to diagnose the issue and did establish there was indeed a problem that is "beginning to show up in other vehicles" as well. The car was taken for over a week for repairs. After retrieving the vehicle, the very same problems consisted including onboard drivers displays reverting back to initial factory settings, resetting meters and indicators for fuel, mileage, and economy, the air conditioning also turns off and resets among other issues. On an almost daily basis I have to go in a reprogram the displays to show the correct information and I have lost any information stored for fuel, mileage, and fuel economy. My greatest disappointment is how I have been treated as a customer after purchasing the vehicle. I feel very much like now that they have my money, I am not a priority and there has been little to no communication from the maintenance department with any updates or communications from the Hyundai engineers. I understand that things like this can take time, but I have gone weeks without even a courtesy update on the status of my vehicle. I believe if I stopped calling the maintenance department, they would never bother to contact me and would just wait for me to go away.

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Features & Specs

Trim:

Blue

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,100
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	52 MPG
Cost to Drive	$74/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid

Both hybrids have almost identical fuel economy, lots of standard features and similar starting prices. The Camry emphasizes looks and style, with three of its five trim levels being sport trims (with larger wheels, performance suspension, black and metallic accents). The Sonata's top trim costs more than the Camry's, but it comes with features not offered on the Toyota or that cost extra, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a panoramic sunroof and a blind-spot view camera. That said, the base trim Camry LE delivers a similarly impressive 52 mpg combined.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Honda Accord

The Sonata Hybrid and Accord Hybrid are both highly rated and evenly matched in most categories, with one important exception: fuel economy. The Sonata's combined rating of 52 mpg (47 mpg in higher trims) is higher than the Accord's 47 mpg combined (43 mpg in higher trims). The gap was worse in Edmunds' real-world testing: 47 mpg versus the Accord's 38 mpg in combined driving.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Kia Niro

Kia calls the Niro an SUV, but with its low ride height and short proportions, we'd call it a hatchback. It's definitely not a midsize sedan, so if you need a proper trunk, you might be inclined to pass. But if not, the Niro merits strong consideration. It's nearly 20 inches shorter in length than the Sonata Hybrid, and it shows in the reduced room up front. But rear passengers ride in relative luxury, with more headroom and 5 more inches of legroom. The Niro also tops the Sonata with almost 7 more cubic feet of cargo space, slightly better fuel efficiency (49 mpg combined) and even one more inch of ground clearance.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Sonata Hybrid safety features:

Smart Cruise Control: Maintains a driver-selectable distance between the Sonata Hybrid and the car in front.
Surround View Monitor: Gives you a top-down view of the Sonata Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Warns if a vehicle is lurking in your blind spot and will intervene if you attempt to move into that occupied lane.

FAQ

Is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Sonata Hybrid both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Sonata Hybrid gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Sonata Hybrid has 16.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid:

Panoramic sunroof replaces solar roof panel on Limited trim
SEL trim adds navigation and larger touchscreen
Part of the seventh Sonata generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Sonata Hybrid. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Sonata Hybrid's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Sonata Hybrid and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Sonata Hybrid gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Sonata Hybrid is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

The least-expensive 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $28,100.

Other versions include:

Blue 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $28,100
Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $28,450
SEL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $31,450
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $31,800
Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $36,600

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What are the different models of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the next question is, which Sonata Hybrid model is right for you? Sonata Hybrid variants include Blue 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A), Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A), SEL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A), and SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A). For a full list of Sonata Hybrid models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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