2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid review

1. Good gas mileage 

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a great option if you’re looking to go further between fill-ups. The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined city and highway with gas only.

The electric and gas combination from the plug-in hybrid model gets an EPA-estimated 99 MPGe combined. The standard 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined driving.

2. Handsome interior 

You’ll love the comfortable, roomy, padded seats on this hybrid, particularly if you have a long commute. The feel of the interior materials is excellent. There’s a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system standard and eight-inch optional touchscreens. Heated, leather seats and leather accents throughout are nice options to look for in some trims. The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a well-rounded sedan that should be at the top of your list if you’re looking for a good-looking hybrid with a lot of features. 

3. Roomy cabin and trunk 

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has roomy front seats—45.5 inches of legroom—and good space in the backseat—35.6 inches of legroom. The standard version has 60/40 split-back rear seats, which make it easier to store belongings if you have fewer passengers. You’ll also appreciate 13.3 cu-ft of cargo space in the trunk, a good amount for hybrids since the battery packs often take up valuable space. 

4. You want a fuel-sipping vehicle 

You might be researching hybrids because you want to spend less time at the gas station. If you’re a city driver often stuck in traffic who’s looking for better fuel economy than a gas-only vehicle, putting the car in electric motor mode will help during all of that stop-and-go driving. With gas and electric power, you'll be able to get an EPA-estimated 99 MPGe combined from the plug-in hybrid model.

5. Great basic driver features available 

The 2017 Sonata Hybrid standard model now has blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alerts. It also features fun tech components like a seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto^™ and Apple CarPlay^® integration, satellite radio, HD radio^™, Bluetooth^® connectivity, a USB port, and a rearview camera. That’s a lot of features for a basic model. The Plug-in Hybrid includes blind spot monitoring, rear parking aids, mirror memory, heated front seats, navigation systems, hands-free communications systems, and wireless cell phone hookups as well as an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat.