2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Overview
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Vehicle
Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
Review
I test drove 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In, and 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. All of these hybrid cars share the same feature, CVT. Continuous Variable Transmission. I work for Nissan and most Nissan's have a CVT in the car which are consistently being replaced. Since there first or second year CVT's I passed on Honda/Toyota. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited has a smooth quiet ride. Has a lot of great features and gas mileage so far has been in the low to mid 30's. Fit and Finish, seat comfort, back-up camera. nav, bluetooth make this car a great choice. Don't listen to the bad reviews, I feel this car has a great value for the $$. After driving the car for 2 1/2 years on the lease. I still feel this car is a great value for the money. However, combined mileage is slightly better than my wife's 2012 Hyundai Sonata limited. I get low 40's combined and Hyundai seems to over estimate overall mpg. Also, the 2013 sonata hybrid has the battery in the trunk which limits trunk space. I realize Hyundai changed battery location to increase trunk capacity. Overall, if your looking for a great used car the 2013 Sonata hybrid has a lot of great features and value as compared to Honda or Toyota. However, hybrid battery technology is better with other mfg. I plan on looking at the Hyundai Ioniq when my lease is up because I will not buy a Prius and would like to get better mpg closer to 50 combined.
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The 2013 Hyundai Sonata-hybrid earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: Limited, Base, SE, Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior
Exterior Colors: Nocturne Black, Venetian Red Pearl, Metropolis Gray, Black Onyx Pearl, Hyper White, Ion Silver, Hyper Silver Metallic, Porcelain White Pearl, Blue Sky Metallic, Pewter Gray Metallic, Diamond White Pearl, Eclipse Black, Silver Frost Metallic, Starlight Silver, Eclipse Black (Late Availability), Pewter Gray Metallic (Late Availability), Diamond White Pearl (Late Availability), Graphite Blue Pearl, Starlight Silver (Late Availability)
Interior Colors: Gray leather, Gray premium cloth, Camel leather, Beige premium cloth, Beige leather, Blue Pearl leather, Camel premium cloth
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Power Driver Seat, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Leather Seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cooled Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Parking sensors, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
