Segment: Compact
Infotainment: 
Apple CarPlay 
Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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This is the eight Sonata from Hyundai. It sounds just about right, maybe with a few notes on and off the musical stave. The look, the options and some of its new features are great. But some ideas might be wrong.
Hyundai doesn't look too concerned if they will lose some customers aged over 40 or 50 years old. Their bet is for the younger drivers and this is why they designed the 2020 Sonata with a sportier look and a lower stance on the road.
Total length has been increased compared to the previous generation by 45 mm (1 in) reaching a total of 4.9 m (192.9 in). The roofline is sloped toward the rear, giving the Sonata a sports-coupe look.
On the interior, the Sonata has been reworked extensively, adding a touch of luxury and a spice of modernism due to its Bose infotainment system equipped to pair with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. But the redesigned steering wheel looks like it plays a different song than the rest of this Sonata, with a weird-looking 4-spoke design.
Under the hood, though, the engine department didn't play the right note since they are offering only two engine choices. Both of them are four-bangers: one is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated, which offers 191 HP, and the other is a 1.6-liter turbo with 180 HP. For the transmission, Hyundai offers an 8-speed automatic version for the 1.6-liter.
HYUNDAI Sonata 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 1.6L T-GDI 8AT (180 HP)
- 2.5L GDI 8AT (191 HP)
- 2.0L GDI 6AT (192 HP)
HYUNDAI Sonata
1.6L T-GDI 8AT (180 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L T-GDI 8AT (180 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 132.4 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 178 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 264 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 192.9 in (4900 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.7 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3230 - 3336 lbs (1465 - 1513 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4354 lbs (1975 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Sonata
2.5L GDI 8AT (191 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L GDI 8AT (191 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
| Power: | 140.5 KW @ 6100 RPM 191 HP @ 6100 RPM 188 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 245 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 192.9 in (4900 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3120 - 3192 lbs (1415 - 1448 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4354 lbs (1975 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L GDI 6AT (192 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI 6AT (192 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
| Power: | 110.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 188 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Electrical motor power: | 37.5 kw (51 hp) |
| Electrical motor torque: | 151.2 lb-ft (205 Nm) |
| Total maximum power: | 141.2 kw (192 hp) |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Hybrid |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic Shiftronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 192.9 in (4900 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle (curb to curb): | 36.1 ft (11.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3325 - 3530 lbs (1508 - 1601 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 0.2 mpg US (1176.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Power pack: | Lithium-Ion Polymer |
| Nominal Capacity: | 56 kWh |