Overview
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $4,850 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Sonata hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $26,000, and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $29,500 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.4L inline-4 engine supported by an electric motor powered by a 1.4 kWh battery pack. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, it makes 199 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 29 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 38 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Sonata hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. Hyundai offers the same 6 colors for the Sonata hybrid. The Sonata mainly competes against the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Kia Optima Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
