Hyundai Sonata
Completely redesigned a year ago, the Hyundai Sonata stands out from its predecessor with bolder looks and higher-quality materials. There are many powertrains to choose from including a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine and a turbocharged 1.6-litre unit. The Sonata N Line is a performance model blessed with a turbocharged 2.5-litre engine that cranks out 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. For those who seek efficiency, there’s the Sonata Hybrid.
Hyundai Sonata
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$37,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,825 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$715/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 290 hp @ 5,800 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | 311 lb·ft @ 1,650 – 4,000 rpm (422 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | Montgomery, AL, US |
| Generation | 8 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 681 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 202 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Phone application | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P245/40R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,900 mm (193″) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,626 kg (3,585 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 453 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 9/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |