2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Drive & Performance 6.5/10

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is all about comfort, and it rides smoothly over the harshest of road bumps. However, agility is not in its wheelhouse, and its regenerative braking system is a bit unrefined. All models come with front-wheel drive.

The Sonata Hybrid comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine for 192 horsepower. The electrical components help the Sonata Hybrid accelerate quickly from a standstill and provide plenty of oomph at highway speeds. Unfortunately, the six-speed automatic transmission delivers harsh shifts, and the transition between electric and gas power can be rough.

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Fuel Economy 9.1/10

The 2023 Sonata Hybrid delivers its best fuel economy in the base Blue trim, with an EPA-estimated 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. The other two trims get 45/51 mpg city/highway. Overall, the Sonata Hybrid's fuel economy is slightly above average for the hybrid car class.

Interior 7.8/10

The cabin in the 2023 Sonata Hybrid is full of high-quality materials, even in the standard trim, and most road noise is kept out. For an interior reminiscent of a luxury vehicle's, consider the top-tier Limited trim. This sedan has space for up to five passengers. The seats are comfortable, supportive and roomy, even for taller folks. The rear seats are less spacious, but they still have a generous amount of head- and legroom.

There is 16 cubic feet of cargo space in the Sonata Hybrid, and it's the same amount of room as in the nonhybrid Hyundai Sonata. You can fold down the rear seats for better cargo flexibility.

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Value 8.4/10

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has an average value rating for the hybrid car class. We determine value based on the vehicle's estimated total cost of ownership and the vehicle's MSRP for its base and top trims.

Safety 9.3/10

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid received excellent crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Sonata Hybrid is also packed with a good number of standard safety features, including adaptive cruise control with lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.

For hauling children, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. The upper tethers are easy to use, but the lower anchors are set too deep in the seats.

Quality and Reliability 81.0/100

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a predicted reliability score of 81 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Critics’ Rating 9.0/10

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid receives a critics' rating that is good for the class. This rating, which is driven by our qualitative research, represents the overall tone and recommendation level that the automotive press places on a car.

Pricing

How Much Is a 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid starts at $28,100 in its base Blue trim. Its features include an 8-inch touch screen and lane-departure warning. The midlevel SEL trim starts at $31,450 and gains amenities such as heated front seats and a 10.25-inch touch screen. The range-topping Limited trim begins at $36,400 and adds niceties such as leather upholstery and a blind-spot camera.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a Good Car?

Yes, the 2023 Sonata Hybrid is an outstanding hybrid car. It goes above and beyond what you expect from a green vehicle. It provides great fuel efficiency, and it excels in its comfort and feature offerings. The straightforward infotainment system also gets rave reviews. Step on the pedal, and the Sonata Hybrid gets moving without any fuss. However, its regenerative brakes are grabby, and the transitions between gas and electric power aren't very smooth. There’s also the nonhybrid Hyundai Sonata, which we review separately.

Hybrid shoppers should consider purchasing the Sonata Hybrid. Its multitude of features and average starting price make it a good value. In addition, the Hyundai boasts excellent fuel economy and a comfortable cabin. However, if you want more engagement, take a look at the Honda Accord Hybrid.

2022 vs. 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: What's the Difference?

For 2023, Hyundai makes some minor changes to the Sonata Hybrid’s available features list. The SEL trim gains a 10.25-inch touch screen, navigation and Hyundai’s Dynamic Voice Recognition system that previously was only available in the top Limited trim. Also, the Limited trim gets a standard panoramic sunroof, replacing the previously standard solar roof.

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Here are the key changes for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid over the last few years:

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Versus the Competition

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Hyundai Sonata

The gas-only Hyundai Sonata has many things in common with its hybrid counterpart. Their positives include roomy and upscale cabins, user-friendly infotainment systems and composed handling. Both models are also less sporty than some of their competition. While the nonhybrid Sonata costs less than the hybrid version, the Sonata Hybrid has better fuel economy and quicker acceleration. The Sonata Hybrid is the more well-rounded vehicle.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Hybrid

The Honda Accord Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid are great hybrid cars. Both of these vehicles provide ample features, easy-to-use infotainment technology and high-quality interior materials. However, it's the differences that may sway your decision. The Sonata Hybrid boasts higher fuel economy and more cushy seats than the Accord Hybrid, while the Honda offers a tad more horsepower, livelier handling and additional rear-seat legroom.

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Models and Trims

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes in three trims: Blue, SEL and Limited. A 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard in every model.

Hyundai also makes the nonhybrid Sonata, which we review separately.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue

The base Blue trim starts at $28,100. It comes with cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat, proximity keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touch screen, a six-speaker stereo, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Hyundai’s BlueLink telematics system, satellite radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth, a USB port and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Standard active safety features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, driver-attention monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, a rear-seat alert and safe exit assist.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL

The SEL trim (MSRP: $31,450) adds an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, a 10.25-inch touch screen, navigation, Hyundai’s Dynamic Voice Recognition system, a 12-speaker Bose premium stereo, wireless device charging, an additional USB port, Hyundai’s Digital Key and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Starting at $36,400, the Limited trim gains leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a rear center armrest, a panoramic sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting and a universal garage door opener.

Several active safety features are also included, such as front and rear parking sensors, park assist, a blind-spot camera, reverse automatic emergency braking, a head-up display, a surround-view parking camera system and highway driving assist.

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Safety

2023 Sonata Hybrid Crash Test Results

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2023 Sonata Hybrid an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with four stars in the frontal crash test and five stars in the side crash and rollover tests.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not crash tested the 2023 Sonata Hybrid at the time of writing.

2023 Sonata Hybrid Safety Features

Standard driver-assistance features:

Available driver-assistance features:

Warranty

Hyundai covers the 2023 Sonata Hybrid with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile battery and hybrid components warranty. These warranties are better than what most class rivals provide.

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Specs and Features

The Sonata Hybrid’s infotainment system has straightforward menus and nicely arranged physical controls that are easy to operate while driving. If the standard 8-inch touch screen isn't cutting it for you, you can step up to the 10.25-inch display in the SEL trim. Smartphone integration technology is also standard.

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay?, What Is Android Auto? and What Is Amazon Alexa Auto?

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Why You Can Trust Our Reviews

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This 2023 Sonata Hybrid review combines 27 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates and safety ratings and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2020. Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.