2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Sun., March 6, 2016

Last year, the Hyundai released the seventh-generation of its midsize Sonata, the very model whose 1988 U.S. debut had inspired faint praise: “The new Sonata is the ideal car for a family whose expectations don't go much beyond decent transportation at a reasonable price,” opined Car and Driver.
Aside from the expected generational updates — roomier cabin, improved materials quality, new and improved electronics, better mileage — it felt like a car that had arrived.
Platform upgrades — a revised rear suspension, subframe tweaks — enhanced ride quality, handling and steering feel and accuracy. Sound-deadening measures cut cabin noise significantly.
Hyundai seems to have bet its future on affordability, efficiency and what’s known in the industry as above-class features and amenities.
This year, Hyundai ratchets up Sonata cabin tech. The base touchscreen is larger and easier to use, Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system adds new functions and the infotainment system now includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.