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2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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EUGENE S.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/11/2023
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Love the car overall ,Hate the shifter control and no "normal" drive mode

My 21 Sonata Hybrid Limited overall is a great car. It looks good inside and out, is reasonably quiet on the road and comfort is quite good as I'm 5'2" and 225. since this is my second Hybrid I've learned how to get over 50mpg city in spring and fall (no A/C) and still keep up or even lead traffic. A few demerits go to it for push button shifter, no "normal" drive transmission program, and big demerits for de-contenting limited package compared to my 2016 Sonata Hybrid limited. It had fog lights and heated rear seats.
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William R.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/08/2023
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Love My Red Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Waited almost 2 years to get the car I wanted. It is a red Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with all the bells and whistles. My favorite item is the heads up display, but also like the careras, alert features, Quality, space. Gas mileage averages about 49 mpg but has gone up as high as 59 mpg and sometimes on 100 degrees with full air running it only gets abut 39 mpg. I'm sure the safety features have jprevented more than one accident, including showing other vehicles where I am.
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Kathleen. #.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/09/2023
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Hyundai

Except for issues with the outside trim and the wearing and cracking of my passenger seat I love the car. The gas mileage is great, which is a huge selling factor for me. I met a few of the engineers from Korea and their dedication to making the best vehicle was evident.
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Gerald G.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/29/2023
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I like this car

I like my Sonata it looks very nice and I like driving it. It’s comfortable and is not hard to drive. I get a lot of compliments on the styling and the paint color. I have taken many short trips nothing long and the car handled very well. I like this car
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Lonniesa S.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/26/2020
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Great car

This is my First Hyundai and I love it. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. The car has been a pleasure to drive. I look forward to many years of use. The dealership was well maintained and great and attentive service
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Robert J.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/30/2020
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No after purchase service

Blue link access with Android phone does not work. No assistance from dealership or from blue link. Annoying Rattle over 40 mph. Great mpg drives great shame about no customer service. Spent hours on the phone plenty of promises but no action.
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Jami G.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/07/2021
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CarPlay doesn’t work effectively

The wireless CarPlay shuts off continuously while driving. The ride is smooth and there is minimal road noise. Also, the fuel economy is great for how spacious the car is. The sound quality is great, and heated seats are a plus. All of the safety features are awesome for your cost.
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Ishmael G.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/26/2021
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2021 Hyundai Sonata review

The new 2021 Sonata is very sporty and turbo engine has great power especially in sport mode. Panoramic roof is great feature. Very spacious interior room important for me as a big guy at 6’4” 250 lbs. very roomy. Wish it had more room for spare change and sunglasses. No steering wheel heater in my model and no fuel filler door lock is disappointing. Manual paddle shift is very fun to drive but new design is frustrating as it continuously auto s changes back to auto shift mode. Driver should get to choose. Overall very satisfied and would highly recommend this vehicle. Biggest disappointment with my experience was dealing with Hyundai Finance division. Their customer service and support is HORRENDOUS and is a sore point in an otherwise superior buying experience.
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RICHARD F.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/03/2021
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Great overall

Got the Hybrid. Fuel mileage incredible! Comfort, plenty of power, safe and fun to drive. The comfort options quickly have us spoiled. Just needs place to put my sunglasses and rear seat cup holders.
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BARBARA L.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/04/2021
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Hybrid Sonata 2021

The Sonata looks smart and handles well with the exception of when you don't completely stop--you can expect hesitation upon acceleration. Heating system isn't made for very cold weather (unless you are goes a long distance) but heated steering wheel and heated seats makes it more comfortable--only feet suffer.The cameras make it easy to park even if you don't have "self parking" feature on the car.
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ROBERT A.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/17/2021
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Gets most things very right, but manages to get a few things stupidly wrong

This is the 1st Hyundai in our family. Styling looks great outside & inside. 46+ MPG is excellent, except during very cold weather due to the need for cabin & seat heating. However, this car does let me down in driver's seat comfort, inadequate center console storage, and Lane Centering Assist.
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Steven L.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/29/2021
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Good for the price

A efficient, pleasant to drive sedan. Exceptional exterior styling, but I personally don’t care for the two tone interior. Quick 0-30 in sports mode and pretty efficient in eco but the transmission isn’t always the smoothest in either mode. The safety feature range from surprisingly useful (top down view) to obnoxious (automatic parking break, proximity alert in a drive-thru.) My biggest praise for it is I’m surprised I go all this for ~$35k. My biggest complaint is it has developed two rattles in the cabin after only two days of owning it that are being troublesome to isolate and fix.
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Marcus W.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/30/2021

Things that need to be updated or changed

The car over all isn't too bad. Simple things here and there need to be changed. The App to start and unlock the car is CRAP! The dealership can't even work it! Plus they want you to pay for it after a short time! there are lights on the door, but do not light up when getting in and out of the car. Would help out a bunch at night. Has this stupid wasted button and all for it to play sleep sounds or whatever. No one cares for it! the Auto cruise control has strengths and weaknesses. Strength is that it can go down to zero, sit and then move when traffic does. Weakness is a few. I will set the cruise at say 70mph while going 70mph. It always will drop down to something like 64mph and then slowly get back up to 68 to 70mph with no traffic in front of the car. it idols high when trying to catch back up burning more gas by doing so. It took a little getting used to the cruise also. I had a Mazda before this and it was much smother than the 2021 vehicle I have now. the heads up display has auto changed back to factory default 3 times now and I can't figure out why. So I have to go back into all the settings and fix it. the buttons for the air and seat warm/cool needs to be changed and easier to deal with. Auto starting the car should pick up where the car was turned off at along with the heated or cooled seats!!! instead it sets the air to like 72 degrees and on the lowest setting! How in the hell is this supposed to warm or cool the car?! It defeats the purpose of an auto start to prep the car for the weather outside! It burns through gas more so than expected. Even with the eco setting on and not having a lead foot. wish the back seats were heated, especially being that I bought the top of the line one and it isn't there. The trunk has no real place to gab it and close it. I usually use one of the letters mounted on the back of the trunk to get a grip.
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Arlene D.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/08/2021
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two missing items

Love,love my new sonata. I am dissapointed that the passenger seat does not have a button to raise the seat. This seat is very low and I have to put a cushion on the seat to raise it when I am not driving. Very unexpected for a top of the line Sonata Limited.. Another thing missing is the tab to pull the console down in the back seat. Not good for women nails and a no no in my book. And if I had my way there would be an automatic rear shade for the back window. Had one in my Azera but cannot buy an Azera in this country which is why I purchased the Top of the line Sonata.
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Donna L.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/03/2021
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My 2021 Hyundai

This is my 3rd Hyundai. It's a good driving car. Handling is great. Good on gas. Very roomy in the front and back seats. Love the new body style. Very sporty looking. Would recommend this car very highly to anyone.
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Clementina W.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/08/2021
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2021 Hyundai Hybrid Sonata

I have owned 2 Hyundai Sonata's (V6) in the past & have been very happy with these vehicles. My sons both have Hyundai's because of their awesome warranty's, well equipped, and excellent safety reviews compared to other well known makers. We really like the great warranty's on the Hyundai's so glad that they started to produce hybrid vehicles. I really like the sleek body look of my 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. I choice Hyundai Sonata car for all the reasons above for our very first hybrid car.
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Ryan J.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/07/2021

Good technology marred by a few inconveniences

The strength of the Sonata is Hyundai's infotainment and instrument cluster, which is better than competitors and generally even better than apple/google integrations for maps. The vehicle is tuned for fuel efficiency, and in the best conditions it gets 50 mpg. It behaves like a Prius in driving and struggles to shift until too late in "eco" mode, causing frustration. This is much less noticeable in "smart" mode, however, one has to remember to switch to that mode. However, the main sour note is the lack of customization and being forced to use Hyundai's standard (default) settings each time one turns it on. The seat heating/ventilation, auto high beams, and drive mode all suffer from this problem. The reminder to keep hands on steering wheel is wildly inaccurate and cannot be turned off. I'm sorry, Hyundai, but a driver not not need to maintain 10 & 2 position on steering wheel, ESPECIALLY when using the excellent lane keeping feature on a highway.
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Chahriar E.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/15/2021
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My Sonata Experience

A few features can be better: 1) Trunk lid opening doesn't open all the way. 2) Steering wheel make plastic rubbing noice when turn. 3) Design of fuel cap lock is "cheap". 4) User manual is confusing.
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Kathleen P.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/01/2022

Except for the Voice Recognition....

Voice recognition went out 3 weeks ago. System wide updates have been performed along with 3 audio reboots. Two dealerships have tried and failed to resolve the problem. Now both dealerships expect us to leave the car for several days so that they can try again. However, they do not have any loaner cars and this is our only vehicle. I am very frustrated. It is very dangerous to "fiddle" with the infotainment screen. Help!
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REBECCA M.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/21/2022
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Awesome car

The sonata handles well. Its beautiful and comfortable to drive. I still needed to have a cell phone holder up in eye range because spotify on my Android phone doesn't sync well with the cars entertainment system. That is my only complaint.
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