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You don't need to wipe your eyes about that statement. The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid delivers a class-leading all-electric range of 27 miles (43.4 km), which is great for a mid-size hybrid.
If the all-electric range isn't enough to float your eco-conscious boat, then how about this: the 0.24 drag coefficient of the all-new Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is tied with the king of pure electric cars - the Tesla Model S.
The electric stuff is handled by a 50 kW electric motor powered by a 9.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack. That's five times larger than the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's battery, which is why the Plug-In Hybrid boasts a hefty 99 MPGe combined.
Charging takes less than three hours if you have a Level-Two 240V charging station in your garage or near your home. With a Level-One 120V power outlet, charging takes less than nine hours. As for the internal combustion end, a 2.0-liter Nu-family four-cylinder GDI engine churns out 154 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of grunt. That'll be 190 Nm in European currency.
With a total system output of 202 ponies at 6,000 rpm, there's not much more you can ask from a vehicle this size and in this price range. Speaking of which, the sticker reads $34,600. Net MSRP with the Federal Tax Incentive makes the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid less expensive - $29,681.
If standard features such as the 17-inch Eco-spoke alloys, hands-free trunk, Dimension premium audio system, and 8-inch touchscreen navigation system are a little on the spartan side, then you must go for the Limited trim level. It's $4,000 costlier, but you do get goodies such as the Automatic High Beam Assist, rear parking sensors, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning. The Limited also comes with Driver memory seat, ventilated front seats, and Smart Cruise Control.
With a total driving range of up to 600 miles (965 km), owners will never have to experience range anxiety.
The electric stuff is handled by a 50 kW electric motor powered by a 9.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack. That's five times larger than the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's battery, which is why the Plug-In Hybrid boasts a hefty 99 MPGe combined.
Charging takes less than three hours if you have a Level-Two 240V charging station in your garage or near your home. With a Level-One 120V power outlet, charging takes less than nine hours. As for the internal combustion end, a 2.0-liter Nu-family four-cylinder GDI engine churns out 154 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of grunt. That'll be 190 Nm in European currency.
With a total system output of 202 ponies at 6,000 rpm, there's not much more you can ask from a vehicle this size and in this price range. Speaking of which, the sticker reads $34,600. Net MSRP with the Federal Tax Incentive makes the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid less expensive - $29,681.
If standard features such as the 17-inch Eco-spoke alloys, hands-free trunk, Dimension premium audio system, and 8-inch touchscreen navigation system are a little on the spartan side, then you must go for the Limited trim level. It's $4,000 costlier, but you do get goodies such as the Automatic High Beam Assist, rear parking sensors, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning. The Limited also comes with Driver memory seat, ventilated front seats, and Smart Cruise Control.
With a total driving range of up to 600 miles (965 km), owners will never have to experience range anxiety.
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