Everything you need to know about Hyundai Sonata

The Lakeside Blue Hyundai Sonata is a popular midsize sedan that offers great value for your money. It has a strong and stylish design, plus lots of safety features and impressive fuel economy. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Hyundai Sonata!

Safety

The Hyundai Sonata has always been a safe car, and the 2019 model is no exception. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded it five stars in all categories except rollover resistance, where it received four stars.

It also performed well in several crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 Hyundai Sonata received top honours on every test but one: its headlights were rated only “acceptable” by IIHS.

In addition to these government safety ratings and crash tests, there are some other things to consider when looking at different models of the Sonata. For example: what year did you buy it? What trim level did you get? These factors can affect specific models’ safety ratings in ways that aren’t reflected in aggregate numbers for all Sonatas sold across years or trims.

Engine

The vehicle comes with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, which produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged version produces 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Both engines have an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The four-cylinder engine gets an EPA rating of 26 mpg in the city and 38 on the highway, which makes it great for daily commutes or long road trips. You can expect to get about 20 miles per gallon when driving on the highway with this model.

Design

The Lakeside Blue Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan available in two body styles, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback. The length of the car is 190 inches (4891 mm), with a width of 75 inches (1905 mm) and a height of 54 inches (1372 mm).

Warranty

Hyundai’s warranty coverage is impressive. The company provides a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty to all Sonata models, as well as 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and 5 years of roadside assistance.

Some Hyundai models have an additional 7-year/100,000-mile protection plan called the Elite Care Vehicle Protection Plan that covers certain parts of your car for its entire life (excluding normal wear and tear). It also includes 24/7 roadside assistance. This plan costs $1,500 for 2018 Sonatas with automatic transmissions and $1,300 for manual transmission models.

Fuel Economy

The Lakeside Blue Hyundai Sonata gets a combined 32 mpg. That’s not bad, but it also doesn’t make it stand out as the most fuel-efficient car in its class. Sonata’s closest competitor, the Toyota Camry, has a rating of 36 mpg combined (31 city/39 highway).

The reason for this is that while both cars have similar engines and drivetrain configurations, they use different methods to achieve their fuel economy figures. The Camry uses an Atkinson-cycle 2.5L inline-four engine with variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust sides plus electrically assisted power steering; whereas the Sonata uses an Otto cycle 2.4L inline-four with direct injection as well as electrically assisted power steering.

Conclusion

Hyundai is one of the most popular car brands in America, second only to Toyota. Since its inception in 1985, Hyundai has consistently been seen as an affordable alternative to luxury cars while still offering high-quality and reliable vehicles. The Sonata is no exception; it’s perfect for anyone who wants a spacious midsize sedan with plenty of features but doesn’t need something flashy or overly luxurious.