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I used to love this car.
Jake C., 03/04/2018
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in October 2017 and as of early March 2018, I have put about 3,200 miles on the vehicle. I purchased the car to be my daily commuter, but still large enough to carry the family around (2 kids and spouse) when we didn't want to take out our family SUV. I loved this car for the first three months I owned it. The fuel economy is great - I am getting about 42 mpg combined driving 80% highway in a mountainous location. The car is very comfortable and fits my family of 4 comfortably. I am able to fit our big double stroller in the trunk, which was a must for my new car. The infotainment center is intuitive and easy to use. The climate control panel is also simple and easy to use. Over the six months that I have owned the car, it has had to be returned to the shop 4 times. The first time was the day after I bought car and all four tires went flat and the dealer didn't remove some of the wrapping tape that was around the car when it shipped. Then in January, three months after purchase, it was very cold and I loaded up my two kids and the car wouldn't start. I got the car jumped and drove it around for about 30 minutes. Once I turned the off when I got home the car once again bricked. I had to get the car towed to the dealership and they told me it was an issue with the battery. So they replaced the battery and things worked well for about a while. In February, I was contacted about a factory recall. The dealership told me that it would take less than 1 hour to complete, so I took a long lunch break. The repair ended up taking 4 hours and I was forced to take leave for my job due to their miscommunication. The inhibitor switch was replaced, but to this day I have not been able to track down the recall on this part of the car. In late February I was driving home around 10pm and all of the lights on the car - the headlights, dome lights, dash lights started flashing and strobing very intensely. The flashing was so intense the car is pretty much unable to be driven at night. I took the car to the dealership, which was an ordeal in itself, where they told me that the hybrid drive on the vehicle had gone out. It was explained to me that this piece acts like the alternator in a hybrid, but again I can't find any information online about this part. They are still waiting for the part to be delivered, but it looks like the car will be in the shop for at least 1 week. While I hope this resolves the problem, I have low expectations. I have contacted Hyundai USA HQ, but the case manager has not reached out to me yet. I am hoping they offer to buy the car back. I need a reliable vehicle and I purchased this car due to the supposed reliability of Hyundais. I have never been so disappointed and wish I could go back in time and not buy this car.
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Definitely get this car
Treeman, 12/26/2015
updated 06/29/2020
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I owned previously a 2012 sonata limited. Can't believe how much quieter and how the ride quality has improved on this 2016 sonata limited hybrid, I just purchased. With a 50/50 mix of driving, have been averaging over 40mpg. Love the way the car drives, Hyundai keeps making improvements. Interior is so much nicer, leather seats and comfort way better than the 2012 limited. Cabin layout, controls easy to use. Numerous safety features included. Trunk space almost the same size as the 2012, with the new placement of the lithium battery where the spare tire used to be, rear seats fold for longer items if needed. Hyundai is offering great rebates, best to get a hybrid now before gas prices go back up. Hyundai has really outdone themselves with the features offered on this car, even the rear door windows have shades you can raise to block the sun. With Hyundai's warranty, you can't go wrong. Had over 36,000 miles on my 2012 , never had any issues. Love the power memory seats. After 2 1/2 years of owning this car, have no regrets purchasing this vehicle. Gets great gas mileage on trips and around town. During the summer months consistently getting 45-46 miles per gallon. Have had no problems at all with the car. Great Hyundai Roadside assistance. Encountered a large screw that penetrated my one tire, within 15 minutes a tow truck was there to get me to a Hyundai dealership to patch the tire, great service. Can go over 600 miles on a full tank of gas. Would buy again. Now have owned my Hyundai Sonata over 4 years now and have not had any problems at all. Great gas mileage continues at over 40 miles to the gallon on trips. Very reliable car and would definitely recommend the Hyundai Sonata.
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Excuse my language
Victor Tom, 09/22/2016
updated 03/30/2020
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
120 of 141 people found this review helpful
Hyundai Dublin maintenance service is terrific. Manual still sucks & is not user friendly.phew scheduled timing updates defective & irreparable after 2 1/2 years!
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Wonderful Hybrid Vehicle Without The Compromises
Hyundai Fan, 03/23/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I considered a first generation Sonata hybrid a few years ago, and I'm glad I waited. This is a great car that is leaps and bounds better than the previous model. The trunk space is improved, and the mileage is dramatically better. Great commuter sedan with 43 MPG overall so far. Love the heated and ventilated leather seats, and my kids also get heaters in the back seating as well with plenty of leg room. My wife appreciates the safety features and the lane/collision avoidance warnings, as well as the overall range well in excess of 600 miles. This is my 4th Sonata, and these cars just keep improving with each iteration. Purchased the limited without the ultimate package because I really have no use for a sunroof or built-in navigation. Only downside to this compromise is that the primary display is smaller than it should be, and sound system is just average. Great car, and even better with over 20% off MSRP!
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We love our new Sonata Hybrid
Hal Baumbaach, 09/11/2016
updated 03/13/2018
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
After telling people for the last 4 years how we loved our two Priuses, we were shocked while driving a Sonata at the dealership. We went to look at the Sonatas because they are beautiful cars and came away totally amazed at all of the features, the comfort, and the quiet of the Sonata. Prius is not even in the same ballpark as Sonata. I call our Sonata "our economy luxury car." We only paid an extra $1,000 more than the last Prius we bought, a 2014, and the Sonata feels like it is worth at least $10,000 more in features, beauty, quiet, safe, comfortable ride. I can't tell you how often my wife and I discuss how much we love our new Sonata. We bought the $35,000 Hybrid Limited loaded with all the features for $29,000 about 3 months ago and are getting over 40 mpg which is about 5 mpg less than our Prius was getting. We now have 36,000 miles on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and my wife and I still love it as much as when we bought it. We have had no problems with the car at all. We are still averaging over 40 mpg. The feature I like the most is the Smart Cruise that follows the car in front of us and slows or stops automatically when the other car slows or stops. It will even start back up at stop lights and match the cars speed in front of us. It warns us if someone is in our blind spot when we want to change lanes. It also warns us about cars coming from the side as we are backing up. And best of all, it will stop automatically if something gets in our way in front of us accidentally. It has saved us from a couple of accidents already. Those features are well worth the price for them. We also bought a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, which is our second car, and we will probably be buying a 2019 Sonata Hybrid to replace our 2016 Sonata Hybrid next year. They are great cars with outstanding features and at a reasonable price. We now have 24,000 miles on the car and still love it. We just bought a 2017 Sonata and now have two Sonatas, one for me and one for my wife.
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