Comments on: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Tops Consumer Award’s Hybrid Category

By: Paul P

Paul P — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:08:25 +0000

The Camry Hybrid performs significantly better and gets better mileage.

Although I will admit I like the styling on the Hyundai.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:41:09 +0000

having bought one of the first hyundai hybrids in north georgia, iin may 2011, the car had a lot of bugs at first and spent a lot of time at rick case, one time almost a month,a loud buzz with warning lights flashing saying battery was discharging, they said after all this time that it was codes, i think the close to straightened out now since i took it in on 8/1/12. the car rides great and has great looks

By: misiek

misiek — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:17:24 +0000

I agree with you nowadays the hybrid cars look much better sliding wardrobe doors

By: Thomasr 1978

Thomasr 1978 — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:58:27 +0000

I know its funky these Autopacific awards. But its not the “Best” hybrid car. Its how satisfied the owner is with the vehicle. Totally weird yes.

By: Cleveland_Bob

Cleveland_Bob — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:29:13 +0000

I have owned a Sonata Hybrid for 1 year and enjoy the driving experience very much. I am 61 and use the car to get to work in Cleveland, ferrying grandchildren and short trips with the family. The advantages of the Sonata Hybrid over other hybrids are: 1) room – I have limited joint mobility and find that the Sonata Hybrid is the easiest hybrid car to get in and out of. Its interior room is comparable to a full-sized car. 2) smooth ride – on a back country road it drives like aged Sherry. The transmission makes it feel like a quality car (Mercedes) – shifts are precise and imperceivable. After a free computer update the hesitancy at low speeds was resolved. The suspension is an excellent balance between absorbing bumps and holding the road during emergency avoidance maneuvers. This car is happiest driving on back country roads with gentle hills or on an open highway. It is a pleasure to drive. 3) Fuel economy – my overall average had been 42+MPG. My wife who likes to leave the car running when she stops to drop off children or while waiting for our grand kids and who also tends to start and stop quickly gets an overall of 38-39 MPG. So even when driven by someone who is not trying to maximize economy, the mileage has been better than predicted. 4) Braking – aside from recovering energy when stopping the brakes have been very certain and the car remain on a true line when stopping. We have a fair number of deer and this car has avoided several deer that jumped onto the road. The braking and steering combined have worked well in emergency avoidance situations. 5) The electronic proximity detection system works intuitively and the car “talks” to the driver via the chime alerting system. It is virtually impossible to accidently lock the fob in the car. 6) The Blue Tooth system works well to enable true hands-free phone use.
My wife and I liked the 2011 hybrid so well that we are buying a 2012 so that we do not have drive anything else.

By: Van

Van — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:12:36 +0000

Yes the base price of the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is 25,900, or $150 more. But its EPA city mileage, 43 is 8 MPG higher and its Highway, 39 MPG is only 1 MPG less than the Sonata.

Like a lefty poll, perhaps the Sonata owners were oversampled to skew the results. Or perhaps the Sonata delivers better ride. Since the trunk and back seat of the Camry are bigger, it must be swayed by front seat only poll takers.

Bottom line, lets look at the sales numbers and see the votes based on pocket book criteria.

By: nauka

nauka — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:00:30 +0000

This is a great car, it looks great. The first hybrid cars were awful, this car looks like limuzine thanks okresy warunkowe

By: MrEnergyCzar

MrEnergyCzar — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:47:05 +0000

They've come a long way with this car. The brand itself was down in the dumps 10 or so years ago...

MrEnergyCzar