Hybrids
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
What it Is: A large four-door, five-passenger hybrid family sedan.
What's Hot: Hybrid more powerful than base engine, delivers stunning fuel economy.
What's Not: Battery pack takes big chunk out of trunk space.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, heated rear seats, dual-panel sunroof.
How It Got Its Score: Thanks to its very good fuel economy and anticipated low price, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ranks as the most Family Friendly hybrid we've seen.
We've known for a while that there would be a hybrid version of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata that impressed us so much when we first drove it a little while back. Fuel economy is one of the major selling points of the new sedan, after all. Now that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata hybrid is here, we can only say that Hyundai continues to bat 1000 with its mainstream family sedan. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the most Family Friendly hybrid we've put through our algorithm, and its combination of an anticipated low price, excellent fuel economy and large interior give it a very good score, better than many non-hybrid sedans, and notably better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid, its primary targets. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also sports a unique exterior which not only looks cool -- we especially dig the LED highlights in the headlights -- it reduces aerodynamic drag for better highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid is packed with technology, too, including the ability to cruise at speeds up to 62 mpg on just electricity.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$25,795 |
| Destination |
$750 |
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Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.4 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
209 hp |
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Torque |
195 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
37 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
39 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
38 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize Car |
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Family Friendliness |
7.9 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
10.7 cu. ft. |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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