Enjoying my 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
After 50 years of driving cars with manual transmissions, it was time to go to the next level. A hybrid made sense as a bridge car toward full EV. I test drove cars in the same class as my last car, (Honda Accord Sport 2.0T) that offered a hybrid model since 6-speed manuals were no longer available in anything affordable. There weren't many from which to choose. All things being equal, I decided on the Sonata Hybrid Limited. Technology was at the top of my list and the ccNC system impressed me the most. I love bells and whistles and a big goal of getting a new car for me was to learn new technology. My Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited certainly delivers that in spades. The convenience features, the comfort features, the safety features, the driving assist features, etc., etc., have kept me busy configuring my ride to my liking.
Another aspect of my decision-making was styling. Not a fan of SUV's of any size, finding the right sedan was important. When the Sonata got a facelift, I was immediately drawn to it. The lines and contours are eye-catching without being flashy. Sitting behind the wheel, I don't feel lost in the crowd but I don't stick out like an old coot trying to recapture his long lost youth. The exterior and interior styling feel up-to-date and, after dark, the full-width LED light bar at the front and rear set my Hyundai apart from other more mundane vehicles on the road.
Alas, like people, no car is perfect. Along with all the wonderful technology and convenience features there are a few omissions. Absent are things like wired iPod connectivity, walk-away door locking, and HomeLink. Perhaps we'll see these features at the next software update.
All in all, I'm enjoying my 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. The ride, the gas mileage, along with the bells and whistles are keeping me engaged. So far.
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