2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid

  • $34,600 MSRP From
  • 40 mpg AVG, Comb.
  • Hybrid Powered
  • 27 miles Electric Range
  • Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.0L Inline-4 hybrid engine that produces 202 horsepower. The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is capable of traveling 27 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes two hours and forty-two point zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero zero one four minutes for the vehicle to charge its batteries. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $1,400, in five years you will save $5,250 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited / Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior

Exterior

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 73.4 in
  • Length: 191.1 in
  • Height: 57.9 in
  • Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3787 - 3810 lbs.

Interior

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 45.5 inHip Room: 55.3 inHead Room: 40.4 inShoulder Room: 57.9 in
2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: 56.1 inHead Room: 38.0 inShoulder Room: 56.5 in
2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

9.9 ft3

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ia a class-leader on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 9.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Base

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior

Starging MSRP$34,600$38,600$38,600
Engine2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
HP202 hp202 hp202 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Electric City Range27.49 ml.27.49 ml.27.49 ml.
Electric Highway Range27.17 ml.27.17 ml.27.17 ml.
Electric Combined Range27 ml.27 ml.27 ml.
City99 MPGe99 MPGe99 MPGe
Highway98 MPGe98 MPGe98 MPGe
Combined99 MPGe99 MPGe99 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost$1,400$1,400$1,400

2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Sedan comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $364 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has a class-leading fuel economy of 40 mpg.

Safety

  • Complaints: 73
  • Recalls: 6

Customers have filed seventy-three complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Hyundai, which by itself is a relatively high number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:24 ET
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