Are you looking for a mid-sized sedan that fits your budget and still comes with the sporty look and luxurious feel you want? The 2020 Hyundai Sonata may be what you are looking for. Starting at only $23,600 and getting up to 28 mpg City / 38 mpg Highway, you won’t just save money upfront, but also at every fill-up. If you find yourself in the Highland Park area of Illinois, feel free to stop by at Gregory Hyundai, where we are waiting to show you in person what the Sonata has to offer. In the meantime, here’s a rundown of the amazing 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
Power
What does every car owner wish for in a fuel-efficient car, such as the Sonata? The ability to keep your fuel efficiency up without having to sacrifice on power. Hyundai has done a terrific job engineering the Sonata’s 2.5L GDI 4-cylinder engine that retains its incredible fuel economy while delivering 191 horsepower and 181 ft. lb. torque. They also have an available 1.6L Turbo engine that is paired with an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with SHIFTRONIC® which allows the driver to override the automatic transmission and manually shift gears to gain more control over the car's performance. This engine is produces 180 horsepower and 195 lb. ft. torque.
Technology
With standard technology such as Hill Assist Control, High Beam Assist, an 8” Color Touchscreen with HD Radio™, Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, and Rear-View Monitor with Parking Guidance, any drive you take becomes a treat. The Sonata’s built-in Drive Mode Select allows you to choose between Normal, Eco, and Sport modes to fully customize your driving experience based on your mood.
If those options aren’t quite enough, Hyundai has additional upgrades available, depending on the trim option you choose, to elevate your experience even more. Use the upgraded 12.3” LCD Instrument Cluster, 10.25-inch color touchscreen with navigation, and Color Heads-Up Display to more easily stay aware of all travel data. With the available Wireless Device Charging, and additional Second Row USB Charging Port, you won’t ever worry about device battery levels again! You can also enjoy your phone audio through the Bose® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, if you would like. Let’s not forget about the added conveniences that your Auto-Dimming Mirror, Surround View Monitor, Heated Side Mirrors, and Hands-Free Smart Trunk will provide. For a premium car feel, Hyundai has an available feature for the Sonata that allows you to simply press a button on your Smart Key to have your Sonata drive itself into a parking space on its own. With this feature, the dreaded, “car next to you parked too close and you can’t get in or out” scenario will never again be a problem!
Comfort / Style
Along with the impressive technological advances this car offers, its comfort and styling elements hold to the same standard of sophistication. The Solar Control Glass, and Acoustic Film Windshield aid in regulating the internal temperature of the vehicle more easily. Available features such as Heated and Ventilated Leather Seats, Heated Leather Steering Wheel, Panoramic Sunroof, and 10.25” Touchscreen Navigation System will only add to the already luxurious environment the Sonata provides.
Style features such as hidden integrated exterior lights, seamless exterior look, and racetrack worthy rear design, transform this four-door sedan into a sporty coupe-like phenomenon.
Safety
Hyundai is known for its incredible array of standard safety features which includes things like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, and Driver Attention Warning, to add a level of support like never before when unexpected circumstances like inattentive or drowsy driving occurs. The Sonata not only brings innovative safety features to alert the driver of potential dangers, it also provides features such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control Support and Brake Assist, to further aid in automatically handling features that in previous years may not have been fully automated.
And safety doesn’t end there. You can also add the available Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Front and Rear Parking Sensors to elevate your vehicle’s safety one step farther.
Conclusion
With an impeccable warranty, impressive technological advancements, luxurious comfort and an aggressive sporty style, the Sonata is any driver’s dream car. Not to mention the outstanding safety features, earning itself a 2020 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. Additionally, if the awesome fuel efficiency for this Sonata does not meet your expectation level, we have you covered. The Sonata you love is now available in a hybrid model which allows you to max out your efficiency with an EPA-estimated 50 mpg City / 54 mpg Highway. If you haven’t already, come down to test drive your own Sonata. See the vehicle that Autotrader named 2020’s Best New Car, and MotorWeek awarded the 2020 Driver’s Choice Award for Best Family Sedan.