2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Release Date, Price, Changes

2020 Hyundai Sonata is coming back strong to face the competitive market. Having the experience in the market since 1985 doesn’t make Sonata’s way to be smooth. In contrast, having the not-so-good performance on the market make Hyundai think again to release the rework of the car which this 2020 edition. Hyundai Sonata is a sedan class car that targeted the average family use. The new edition of the car is said to be having major change compare to the previous model.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Engine Specs

One of the most key factor on car’s sales number is whether the engine works to meet people standard or not. This factor makes Hyundai really put stress on by equipped the car with efficient engine. There will be 2.4-liter naturally aspirated model engine for the car which produce 185 HP and 178 pounds-feet of torque. Not just one, there will be three types of engine that the buyers base on their condition.

The cheaper version of the engine is the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with ecomodel. There is also a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. This engine can produce around 245 Horse Power and 260 pounds-feet of torque. Both the engines are paired with either six or eight-speed automatic transmission. The gas millage of the car is no joke, even the lowest gas usage of the engine is the 38 mpg and the maximum gas use can reach 55 mpg. This is definitely by far one of the most efficient cars out there.

For more option, there is also Hybrid and Hybrid plug-in version of the car which is the best trim. The engine for the hybrid get additional power with electrical motor 50 kW or around 67 Horse Power and also the 9.8 kWh battery in dimension. However, for the gas millage of the hybrid haven’t yet to be confirmed by the company.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Exterior and Interior Redesign

Based on the picture of the prototype of the car, the car will most likely resemble the appearance of the Toyota Prius. The wheels however will be slightly smaller the front part will look similar to its predecessor but with the wheels option of 16,17, and 18 inches. What makes the car look much more modern the previous design is the new grille and new bumper.

The higher trim of the car will also get new features that is unavailable on the base trim which the new mesh grille. The higher trim which the sport model also looked more aggressive. The front bumper of this trim also looks more crafted with new LED headlight and taillights.

The sedan can take up to five people inside the cabin. It has spacious and comfortable cabin. However, the level of comfortability can be diverse between one trim and another trim. Even so, even the base model will offer great material and various features. It is available with 8-inch touch-screen, Bluetooth, premium Infiniti audio system with nine speakers and many others. Even on the higher trim, it is available with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, connected to Google Home devices and soon.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Price and Release Date

The exact date of the release of the car is yet to be confirmed. Based on some rumors, the car might be available the last quarter of this year. While the price of the car will also set to be family friendly with around $21.000 for the base version. The higher trim of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata can reach about $35.000 with of course the best possible features putted.