The 2021 Sonata Hybrid Limited offers a full suite of features and a top-notch fuel economy of 51 mpg. A 2L 4-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a 1.62-kWh lithium-ion battery combine to power the car. Inside the car are spacious front and rear seats, a beautiful 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, an ear-pleasing Bose audio system. The Sonata Hybrid Limited also…
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has an optional solar roof that adds 2 miles daily to its electric-range. Over a lifespan of 20 years, this equates to an additional 14,600 EV miles. Read more
Hyundai has developed a new technology for debut in its upcoming Sonata hybrid. The technology is an Active Shift Control (“ASC”) transmission technology, which “optimizes transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts 500 times per second, precisely adjusting the transmission rotation speed to for faster shift times,” according to a report from Green Car Congress. The ASC technology “allows the hybrid’s…
Consumer Reports conducted a series of tests to determine themes fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. And the winners were… 10. Toyota Camry Hybrid (38 mpg combined) 9. Ford Fusion Hybrid SE (39 mpg combined) 8. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (39 mpg combined) 7. Lexus CT 200h (40 mpg combined) 6. Toyota Prius V Three (41 mpg combined) 5. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (41 mpg combined) 4. Toyota Prius C…
Motor Trend recently highlighted its picks for 15 hybrids that offer the best of both worlds — impressive fuel economy and plenty of space for friends, family, and all of your gear. Here is the list of the new generation of hybrids that don’t sacrifice interior space to house powertrain components: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Toyota Prius Audi A3 e-Tron Subaru Crosstrek…
The Toyota Prius C ($19,080) tops the list of most affordable hybrid cars. It is hailed as “not only America’s cheapest gasoline-electric hybrid, it is also its most fuel efficient boasting 53 mpg in the city.” Other hybrids to make the list included the Honda CR-Z ($19,540), Ford C-Max Hybrid ($24,170), Toyota Prius Liftback ($24,200), Honda Civic Hybrid ($24,735), Kia…
Hyundai has announced that it will introduce a new Sonota hybrid and plug-in hybrid in 2015. It will be the automaker’s first plug-in hybrid. Hyundai also plans to introduce a new dedicated hybrid model in late 2015 as part of its quest to become a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly vehicles. Read more.
The Gear Patrol website recently profiled five hybrids for everyday use. The cars — which deliver “both style and a serious salute to the environment” — include: Toyota Avalon Hybrid: “A hybrid for the family that doesn’t tranquilize you, and it finally looks damn good.” Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: “A competitively priced family hybrid sedan that doesn’t look like a bar of soap…
MyPerfectAutomobile.com has compiled ranking from more than a dozen different sources to determine the 15 hybrid vehicles that are consistently rated among the best in the industry. The list includes: Toyota Camry, Prius, Prius c, Prius V, Prius plug-in, Avalon Ford Fusion, C-Max, C-Max Energi Honda Accord, Accord plug-in, Civic Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata Volkswagen Jetta Nissan Pathfinder Lexus RX 450h Read more.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet recently examined how the newly redesigned 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid stacks up against four midsize hybrid sedans priced below $30,000: the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Honda Accord Hybrid, and Kia Optima Hybrid. The Fusion is the closest competitor to the Camry, while the Sonata has the lowest price, the Accord has an edge in fuel…