Review and specifications
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The redesigned Sonata has a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. The 190-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid got an excellent 44 mpg in our testing but delivered rough shifts from its six-speed transmission. The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder is coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power, and 31 mpg overall. The uplevel 180-hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged engine provides readily available power at lower revs. Handling is responsive, but the ride is rather stiff. Rear seat room is decent, although the low stance compromises access. The modern cabin is marred by a counterintuitive push-button gear selector. An 8-inch touch screen came standard until the 2024 model year and is easy to use. A larger 12.3-inch screen became standard beginning with 2024. Heated and cooled front seats are optional, among other upscale features. Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane keeping assistance.
- Market value
- $25,650
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $25,650
- Retail value range
- $23,650 - $33,300
- Original MSRP range
- $29,200 - $38,250
- Trade-in range
- $21,185 - $30,895
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 44 MPG
- EPA highway
- 51 MPG
- EPA combined
- 47 MPG
- Tested city
- 36 MPG
- Tested highway
- 51 MPG
- Tested overall
- 44 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $890
- Cruising range
- 695 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 193 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,500 lb
- Maximum load
- 905 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Hyundai
From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.
Vehicle ID: 37481 Updated: December 4, 2025
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