hyundai is my new favorite car maker, they have vastly improved every year

Alex On Autos car Reviews: 5 stars Other car reviews (CNET, Everyman Driver, KBB, Fastlane Car, etc): 3-3.5 stars Car sales person doing a review of the car he/she is selling: 1.5 star "Complete" reviews by individuals who visit the dealership armed with a smartphone camera: 0.5 star Thanks for your extensive knowledge on cars. It empowers everyone! Please keep it coming...

I already got this hybrid and I'm just watching these videos to see if I can learn more about the vehicle than what I already know

"Exclusive trunk comfort index". You sir, get 10/10 for creativity!

Alex the comparison at the end was very interesting. And I never understood the difference in the the way the hybrids actually operated and how different they were from each other. Great job ALEX!!

Just hit 70k miles on my 2016 hybrid limited no problems

Older video but very well done Alex. I enjoy you not shouting at me and really delivering a high level of information in a short amount of time. A lot of work went into this. I just bought a 2017 Sonata PHEV and while I should have watched this first, I now feel happy that I made a good choice.

Simply the best review ..... i saw many reviews but the way you explain things is the best ... SUPERLIKE

Another very helpful, very thorough review. Thank you, Alex.

best info given to consumer. appreciate your complete breakdown of vehicles.

You have the best reviews IMO. Great great great job!!!!

Thank you so much for this video. You have great diction, and I wasn't distracted by imperfect intonations, pauses, or weird tics even once. The video is very well thought out. I watched it from the beginning to end without losing focus. Only relevant information, and only objective (from what I can tell) comparisons with the closest competitors. This was really useful to me, thank you! The only improvement is you could do a stand-alone plug-in hybrid review =)

Thanks for the nice and detailed review!

Really great detailed review thank you very much continue :)

Great review ! you explained everything very nicely.

Alex, I haven't been in the market for a few years so I haven't checked out many of your recent videos, which I've always appreciated. Now I have to say that the annotation as contents is one of the most impressive KZfaq innovations I've ever seen. If you haven't patented it already, you really should consider it.

Great review Alex!

I want to say thank you for this review, I got a 2016 Plug-In Hybrid Limited with 36k miles on it after I totaled my 2017 Mazda3 GT I appreciate your honest approach and how you compare this car to other brands rather than just talking about the Hyundai.

Excellent review, as always. Thank you, Alex! Hopefully, Honda will infuse some additional refinements into their 2016 Accord Hybrid model (I look forward to your review), so that it can continue to be the best mid-size hybrid across wider spectrum of dimensions (and I hope that they will keep the 2015's front end / grille design). However, I do like this car almost as well.

I work full time in the gig industry. I have gotten the 2019 Hyundai Sonata model se up to 52.2 mpg. It avg is 47.5

Hi Alex. Thank you for the great in-depth video. It is very thorough and detailed. I find all your videos very entertaining. Do you know why Hyundai does not allow to display the speed in km/h for US models?

enjoyable, clear and very informative. thank you.

Nice video Alex

Well explained, good video !

Alex, I like your new haircut! It fits you :D

Your the best, can you please review 2015 sonata limited with tech pack.

Hey Alex, do you plan to review the 2018 Sonata hybrid? Thanks!!

out of the 2016 Hyundai sonata hybrid and the 2016 toyota camry hybrid and the 2016 toyota avalon hybrid. which is the best value/car in your opinion?

Another great choice of car for this week, Alex. I read somewhere that Hyundai gives lifetime battery warranty on their hybrid and plug in Sonata - can you please confirm? and if that's true, this would be the best in the segment.

As an Hyundai fan: This is my sedan Alex.

Helpful review, but you didn’t mention the one feature that prompted us to buy this generation Sonata Limited over an Accord or other vehicle: memory seat & mirrors. Two of us share our Sonata but our height difference means we have very different seat & mirror positions. In our previous car we were both doing a lot of adjusting every time we wanted to drive somewhere. At the time the Sonata Limited was the only mainstream vehicle with this feature. The Kia Optima/K5 has it now too. It’s not available on any Honda, Toyota, etc.

i bought a first year model of the 2006 generation sonata and kind of regretted the fact that they made a few improvements the year after that squelched my gripes. what gripes aside from the handling and fuel economy did you have with this vehicle? I'm looking at getting the plug in.

Alex, yet again another superb review. I'm curious on your thoughts regarding highway mileage with the Sonata hybrid in that according to my calculations, it's little engine is turning at about 2300 rpm at 70 mph. That's over 500 rpm higher than the Ford Fusion hybrid for instance. Can't help but think that will ultimately lead to poorer fuel economy overall.

I have this 2017 sonata limited hev. It does not have the steering wheel heating. Furthermore, the battery gauge never went above 1/2. Shouldn't it have a fully charged battery and steering wheel heat? The best mpg is basically around 32 city. Yet even lower since getting my own doughnut spare + jack.

Can you review the Prius C?

Will this be updated anytime soon (2018)?

Thanks, many of us appreciate the thorough nature of your reviews. Any thoughts on the 2016 Sonata plug-in vs the 2016 Fusion Energi Titanium? The Energi has the established and well-tested plug-in system, the larger electric motor, and all the features and benefits you mention in your prior review. If this is Hyundai's first stab at a plug-in system that might be a concern but it does appear to offer somewhat better all electric range and a larger trunk. That said, I should be able to do my 38 mile round-trip commute all electric in either vehicle because I can charge at work and either trunk should be sufficient for my needs. I'm really wondering then about your comparison of the two vehicles with the differences in electric range and trunk excluded/minimized. Based on your reviews it sounds like the Energi might have the edge in appearance, handling, acceleration and overall performance, and the 2016 Energi dash/console seems to be an improvement over the 2015, but having reviewed both cars which would you choose?

Do you have to plug it in to recharge it if you have hybrid limited trim?

great review, I just bought 2016 plug in and I love it. I have a question on how to smart drive this car, what I am doing is switching to EV MODE only when I am in city or traffic. and hybrid when I drive on freeway, and I switch on ev mod as much as I can to save gas, this game gives me an about 88mpg combined! ! I think by thing it i save more comparing to driving in hybrid mode, and suggestions?

Alex another great review ! Whats your thoughts on this vehicle hybrid / PHEV and accord hybrid compared to the upcoming Chevrolet 2016 Volt for best real world fuel economy and on side note the new 2016 Prius . Thanks Joe

Great review Alex! I was shopping around in real world, the Accord hybrid cost around $28000 however, Sonata Hybrid Limited can be purchased around $22000 with all kinds of discounts. plus Hyundai offers Hybrid battery lifetime warranty. I think this Sonata is clear winner in the industry isn't it? Also Accord interior looks cheap everywhere compare to Sonata. If you can buy this Sonata Hybrid Limited model at $22000, would you still pick Accord over Sonata?

Alex, thank you for your review. I think Honda is not offering a 2016 Accord Hybrid. Also the MPG of these hybrids are greatly lowered in cold climates. Although this could be due to running the cabin heater nonstop.

Another great review, Alex! How was the fit and finish of the Sonata Hybrid? Other reviewers have commented negatively on it (especially the panoramic sunroof, saying it squeaks when the car flexes). Did you notice this?

At the beginning I thought you had said this gets a brand new 7 speed dual clutch, but then your info screen popped up with specs and it said 6 speed.

Jaguar Xe 2015 vs Mercedes C-class 2015 ?

I like the high quality interior - it looks like a mix of VW, Audi and Volvo... BTW. The front end looks like Subaru - at first when I saw a thumbnail I thought you have tested new Legacy :D

if this one gets 45 or above, I will get this one over Accord with CVT but 9 difference is too much. But I am considering Kia Niro, which is way cheaper than both Accord and Sonata but manages to get 50+.....

Thanks

Alex, As you tested so many hybrids, do you have any intention to make a cross comprasion, among hybrids of accord, fusion, camry, sonata, and even jetta.especially compare their economy and performance.

for the all new 2016 hyundai sonata hybrid, the engine cover comes with cup holders.

I'm surprised that you would pick the Accord Hybrid over the Sonata based on the 10 mpg difference ( instead of the Honda's because of the Honda's better handling for instance ). The mpg difference per year based on 15k miles would be $75. I suppose to some that savings would be important but the perceived advantages of the Sonata in your review ( refined power delivery, ride, trunk space come to mind ) would be more important to me ( and this is from someone who appreciates efficiency too ). I didn't do that math but I wonder how the Sonata's break-even time ( vs the ECO let's say ) would compare to Honda's Hybrid vs the reg. Accord?

Great review, Alex. I do want to point out something. At this moment, the Limited versions of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid do not come with Android Auto, only non-hybrid models get it. I purchased a 2016 Sonata Hybrid Limted in October, 2015. At the time of purchase, I was told it is available as a download, but that is not true. Only 2015 non-hybrid models can get it via download. I contacted Hyundai USA and was told nothing on when or if the Hybrid models will even get it. In fact, recent online brochures have been revised indicating Audroid Auto is not available on Hybrid models. I feel Hyundai has misled the customer on this feature. Have you heard anything about this?

What's the difference between a plug in and a hybrid

I wonder what the range will be for full charge, full gas.

I'm not so sure you're using the saying "floored it" in the correct manner.

Hello Hyundai Hybrid Car Experts, I am considering a reliable, efficient, luxurious, practical, budget friendly hybrid (and possible plugin) to replace by 2008 high mileage high maintenance 5 series BMW. I know hybrids don't compare to the 300 hp power BMW, but I am willing to get a more reliable high mpg car since I drive a lot with a ride sharing company. Here is my question to if I buy a certified or low mileage (20K or less) used Hyundai Sonata Hybrid or Plug in Limited Model from Hyundai Dealership or CarMax would the 100K battery and powertrain warranty or any car manufacturer warranty be voided for the second owner? Is there still any kind of rebate for hybrids as a second owner that lives in Nevada? Is there an financial advantage to buying new, as I am not too hot about biting the depreciation cost? Thanks and appreciate your input. Future Hybrid owner

I still miss this old outro music.

Or get a used 2007-11 camry hybrid for around 5 to 10 grand, huge savings and still great fuel economy

If the Sonata Eco costs $3000 less than this hybrid, then buy the Eco and save 3 grand (or better yet buy the base Sonata and save 6 grand). That seems like a no-brainer to me: I'd rather save money immediately on the day of the purchase .

Hyundai should put this power train in the Ioniq.

Just goes to show that one needs to do their homework and drive all that interests you.

The biggest disappointment here is how Hyundai fitted a BIG battery in the PHEV version (9.8kWh is large vs. the 7.6kWh in the Ford) but saddled it with a scooter-sized electric motor. This means the battery will last a long range but with only 67hp (50kw) on tap that 24 mile EV range is more bragging right exercise than useful in real world. Compare that to the Fusion Energi which has a 118hp (88kw) electric motor or Accord Plug-in 166hp (124kw) unit, you'll even be honked at by hypermiling Prius drivers before you can get up to speed.

Alex on Autos / ...Well, My 2014 Sonata Hybrid, Which I’ve enjoyed driving for 3 1/2 yrs...is in the Dealership right Now with 56,550 Miles on it & NEEDS A NEW COMPUTER !!! (Thankyou GOD),...for malfunctioning before the 60,000 manufacturers warranty period, so I Don’t have to Foot the BILL FOR THIS $ 4,500 REPAIR COST, plus Labor,....Yikes !!

I know Hyundai is not gonna be as better as Toyota or Honda, but at least they're getting better and better not like VW, BMW OR MERCEDES who are losing reputation and quality.

You really shouldn’t list the plug in hybrid in your title if you don’t actually have one of those in your video

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Hyundai Sonata reviewed in la Honda, California. Jokes

looks like a lexus ls, audi a4, subaru wrx mixed into one. no thanks Hyundai

Dont purchase this car i bought this car in 2016 after two month i got a problem in A/C and start Button i took that car to tracy dealer for they took 1 week to fix that problem. Horrible customer service in Hyundai dealership and now today i got a problem in bettery i took that to dealership and my invoice is $2000.00 . all fake review

wanted to like you, too much talking about other things? Review one car at a time IMHO. talking so fast can't even follow you, too much, overdoing it. can't even watch you

Hi Alex. Thank you for the great in-depth video. It is very thorough and detailed. I find all your videos very entertaining. Do you know why Hyundai does not allow to display the speed in km/h for US models?

Hello Hyundai Hybrid Car Experts, I am considering a reliable, efficient, luxurious, practical, budget friendly hybrid (and possible plugin) to replace by 2008 high mileage high maintenance 5 series BMW. I know hybrids don't compare to the 300 hp power BMW, but I am willing to get a more reliable high mpg car since I drive a lot with a ride sharing company. Here is my question to if I buy a certified or low mileage (20K or less) used Hyundai Sonata Hybrid or Plug in Limited Model from Hyundai Dealership or CarMax would the 100K battery and powertrain warranty or any car manufacturer warranty be voided for the second owner? Is there still any kind of rebate for hybrids as a second owner that lives in Nevada? Is there an financial advantage to buying new, as I am not too hot about biting the depreciation cost? Thanks and appreciate your input. Future Hybrid owner

Hi Alex. Thank you for the great in-depth video. It is very thorough and detailed. I find all your videos very entertaining. Do you know why Hyundai does not allow to display the speed in km/h for US models?