2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

Name: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Brand: Hyundai

Price Range: $15,995 - $22,590

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Great

8.1

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 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.

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Pros

High fuel economy
Comfortable ride quality
Offers lots of safety and technology features
Enjoyable and easy to drive

Cons

Lower-quality interior materials than some rivals
Road and wind noise is a bit elevated

What's new

Remote Smart Parking Assist now available on the Limited trim level
Part of the seventh Sonata generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Michael Cantu

2/1/2022

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a stylish midsize sedan that serves as the brand's largest hybrid sedan. It's positioned above the smaller Elantra Hybrid and Ioniq Hybrid. The Tucson Hybrid SUV doesn't cost much more and should also be considered, but it's naturally less fuel-efficient. Rivals include the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid.

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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
SEL Sedan
$15,995
great price
$2,001 below market
- 108,611 miles
- 45 City / 51 Hwy MPG
- 8 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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Located in Chantilly, VA
Features and Specs:
47 Combined MPG (45 City/51 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
KMHL34JJ6NA045928
Stock:
H5928
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Limited Sedan
$20,995
fair price
$143 below market
- 78,140 miles
- 45 City / 51 Hwy MPG
- 37 mi away
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Stafford, VA
Features and Specs:
47 Combined MPG (45 City/51 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
KMHL54JJ7NA049545
Stock:
CSA8544
Certified Pre-Owned:
No

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The Sonata Hybrid comes with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 52 mpg combined driving in the base Blue trim and 47 mpg combined in the higher trims. For comparison, the non-hybrid Sonata with the base 2.5-liter engine is rated at 32 mpg combined.

Besides its good looks and efficient powertrain, the Sonata Hybrid comes with many standard advanced driver aids and lots of optional tech features, including one very unique feature: blind-spot view monitor (camera views of blind spots on each side of the car). The hybrid sedan also has a large cabin, comfortable ride and an easy-to-use infotainment system. Put it all together and you've got a pretty compelling pick for a hybrid. For even more analysis, check out our test team's Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Rex Tokeshi-Torres

Great

8.1

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

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.

Technology

8.5/10

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 advanced driving aids suite 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, 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.

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 limited 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.

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid trim level differences

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is available in three trim levels: Blue, SEL and Limited. All trims 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. All-wheel drive is not offered on this front-wheel-drive sedan. Compare the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid trim levels in-depth.

Which Sonata Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

If having the most efficient trim (Blue) isn't a priority, then we recommend going for the SEL trim because it comes with the long list of standard features found in the base Blue trim and adds some additional comfort and tech features such as heated seats, a Bose audio system, and a wireless charging pad.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$100/mo

$230/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Reviews

Owner Reviews

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28 reviews

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2022 Sonata Hybrid Features & Specs

Trim:

Blue

Est. Market Value	$21,079
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	52 MPG
Cost to Drive	$100/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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Safety

Our experts like the Sonata Hybrid models:

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.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.7%