Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

I like it so far. Cost will be a big part of course. It lacks the "Hey look at how different I am" of the Prius" and the "Hey look at the grampa car" of the Ford.

Good to see more competition out there indeed!

It sounds like the batteries will kill the rear seat passthrough, just like in other hybrid sedans right?

This is what keeps me from considering buying one. Need to be able put my bike in the back.

What's the warranty of Li-ion battery pack? Is it the same as Ni-MH? And the cost of a replacement? This must be taken into account when deciding . . .

"The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, expected to hit dealerships later this year. . . . " I wish they'd be a little more specific: summer? fall? Dec?

This, along w/the Ford Fusion, is one of those cars that will be significant in the mainstreaming of hybrid tech to "Mom & Pop" and middle America even though it may not excite the fringe that hangs out at places like hybridcars.com.

Hyundai will be delivering Li ion about 2 yrs before Honda. I think Hyundai may be to the 2010s what Honda was to the 1980s -- THE car company to watch.

Not sure they've got it right with the city/country split. We are, mostly, city people now, right? Why not optimize the car for the city? And more importantly - why shouldn't the 'official' testing authorities optimize fuel economy ratings for the city? Here in Australia a 50/50 precedence is given to country / city mileage, which distorts apparent fuel efficiency in favour of larger cars.

One another option is always welcome.

This is increase de development of new hybrid tech from toyota and ford.

Better than epa ratings the real test drive are more real and gives a fair view of the competence of the hybrid system.

In europe some brands configure the cars engine software to have a very good ratings when compared to their direct competitors. Altought in the every day driving the consumptions are quite similar.

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Btw, I'm a fan of this Sonata. Hyundai is really coming out with some solid products. I really want a Genesis Coupe after graduation but I think I'm going to start a career in real estate so that probably wouldn't be a wise decision. Oh well maybe a weekend car. Thanks again!

I think a 209 hp sedan, that's not excessively heavy and gets 37/39 will sell. I think Hyundai has a very good car to target the Camry/Altima Hybrid buyers. (5 more mpg and nearly 25 more horsepower? Sell it on "making hybrids a fun car to drive". )

I also suspect, based on styling, the Kia Optima version might be an even bigger hit.

Interestingly enough, Hyundai also released a 274 hp 4 cylinder turbo engine gettign 34 highway MPG for the more performance focused. It also has an extremely good power to weight ratio without losing much in economy.

I think the potential is quite good for a car that is economical enough to feel green and powerful enough to feel like you didn't sacrifce anything for the mpg.

Yes, there will be a tax-break Hyundai.

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At the auto show's debut of the Sonata hybrid they alluded to a release date of "around the holidays". Its funny how you can't get everything in one car, though. The Fusion has a more buttoned down drive while the Sonata is somewhat softer. The Fusion has a quieter interior at hwy speeds and offers more interior amenities. But the new Sonata is 100% hotter looking! Waiting for the release of the Sonata Hybrid to drive them both. Camry Hybrid is way too dull (as is the Camry). Prius way too granola (and slow).

Looks like a winner.

If this thing is anything as good as it sounds, it will outsell the Camry and Fusion, for sure.

I'm waiting for a really good diesel to come to the U.S. We still have a pretty limited selection.

Not sure if I would buy a hybrid above a clean diesel. I'm probably going to wait a few years to see what develops.

I have owned hyundias in the past and can't wait to trade in my 2009 camry hybrid for the new sonata!!!

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Hell - I get 30 mpg on my 07 Sonata - what's the big deal -
tell me 45 or 50

Lithium batteries degrade less through the cycles. This means Hyundai Sonata will run and consume like its new after 3 years unlike the others.

How about a 40 MPG Ford Fiesta, no need for a hybrid.

Or you could just buy an o8 TCH for around 18k, install 4new
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Everything I'm reading about the Sonata Hybrid is chipping away at my scepticism. It's the size I want (a little bigger than my SC3 Saturn), about 5 mpg more than I'm averaging, it looks good, and sounds as though it will have the oomph to carry my little kayak up and down the Adirondacks. I'll wait to Christmas but not much longer. It would be cool if they'd offer it in a "special" color.

Why or why is everyone chasing the hybrid dream when all the these vehicles are available in Europe with diesel engines. I drive a VW TDI and get between 50 & 55 mpg (US gallons) even weeks where I drive aggressively in the city I can't do any worse than 55 mpg
Plus I pay 10 cents per litre less than gas

how come i get 42 to 46 mpg in my camray hybrid.

Battery life??
Also warranty...valid in Canada? or would it be necessary to pay up front and send the bill to Hyundai US?? This is the case with Subaru.

No you don't!!!

We own an Accent and a Sante Fe... we get great mpg on both but now with a longer commute I would love to get something like this.

Can't wait to see the price, since price has been the only thing keeping me from getting a Prius or some other hybrid.

We bought our Accent 2 years ago (new) when i factor the difference in MPG, and purchase price I would have had to drive a new Prius for over 10+ years to make up the difference (or the price of gas would have had to go to over $15 a gallon) to even break even.

MPG is great and all but it's all about TCO and if your initial costs are too high... you will never realistically recoup that money.

Hyundai remain committed to being more fuel the car manufacturer Hyundai first hybrid on the planet. This completely new hybrid has all the style you would expect the Sonata and commissions, as well as projections 37city/39 MPG highway. And unlike other hybrids on the market, uses a breakthrough in lithium-polymer battery that runs cooler, light and flexible optimal packing.
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I love my Genesis 4.6 and it takes 22 a gallon on hyway

Two points: The same coefficient of drag is not going to produce the same drag if the Hyundai is larger in cross section. That may be one reason it cannot achieve the Prius' high mileage even with its trick six-speed. Engine displacement would be the other, meaning they want the market segment that prefers performance over economy.
As to bicycle carriage, my gen II Prius swallows whole my fully streamlined recumbent, with only the removal of its small front wheel necessary with the passenger seat fully forward. I bet the Hyundai cannot do that, meaning one has to use a roof rack, and the accompanying drag increase that would entail.

@whitney-
I'm in the same boat- constantly looking for new info. Went to a dealer today, and they told me they don't expect them in until February. Every single piece of info I've read has said they'll be out before 2010 ends. Why don't any of the car news outlets know?

Focus! It does not have a Li-ion battery!

Lithium polymer

The Sonata gets 35 mpg highway without a hybrid system today. You are highly mistaken if Hyundai will push out a 37/38 car and brand it a hybrid with the non hybrid not lacking too far behind in MPG.

I would like a Nissan Leaf, if it had a bit more range. I would also not mind owning a Chevy Volt, if it wasn't so expensive. I am considering the Sonata 2.0T or Sonata Hybrid however I have some concern about the Hyundai's materials looking prematurely old, like fading and tearing. If anyone has a 07 or newer Hyundai, I would like your opinion on this subject, Thx..

When is it ggoing to be available?

In the Middle of March 2011

I own a regular gas powered 2011 Hyundai Sonata and drive it ALL city. I seldom get on the highway and I travel about 23 miles one way per day at minimum. I average 27 - 30 mpg each time I check. I imagine the hybrid will be WELL over what is being said here because my gas sonata gets almost that. This vehicle will hands down be the best hybrid on the market bar none. Also, Hyundai's are now known for coming equipped with the best standard features. I have a base model that has bluetooth, xm, cd, electric everything. Amazing vehicle which is alot to say considering I went from a Genesis to this to save money. As soon as the hybrid comes out I will be the first to get it. I can honestly say I am a hyundai fan forever (which I NEVER thought I would say)!

when did you purchase it, what date, i cant find out who has this car why not. and how much did you buy iot for did the dealershiop come down any in price. thanks

Since I drive significantly more highway miles than city miles, it is not clear to me that the Fusion is the 'king of the MPG wars.' At best, if I average city and highway, it has a 0.5 mpg advantage -- not exactly a crown-worthy win in my book.

Can some one who owns a sonata hybrid share the suburbia mpg they obtain? Where is this sold or is this just a marketing ploy?

The Sonata Hybrid has not landed at the dealers yet (at least my dearler), pricing has been released and should arrive later this month. Does anyone know if the Hybrid will operate without gas?

oxnard ca dealership told me yesturday, that they were going to receive special training on the hybrid sonata this thursday and that he expected them to start receiving them by next week

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Hyundai with fewer standard features???
I dunno about that statement. I have owned Fords, a couple Chevys, and Toyotas.

As far as standard features on my 2002 Elantra, hands down it has WAY more than what Ford/GM/Toyota were offering when I bought my car (which is still running).

Ford and Toyota would bode well to do the lithium batteries though. It would reduce weight and thus help improve the economy even more. Now, it would REALLY be cool to see an Elantra hybrid that pulls 50+MPG. Heck, those have great legroom in the back seat. I am 6'1" and it fits me fine no matter where I sit. :-)

I have a 06elantra, bought used; a 06 sonata, bought new; a 09 sonata; bought new; and a 04 camry, bought used . The worst of the bunch is the 04 Toyota....very mechanical smell that makes my son drive with windows cracked..headaches, too. The Elantra has been fabulous for a used purchase. 06 sonata (manual transmission), gets great mileage and has had no problems. The 09 sonata had a manifold problem where the air conditioner stopped and smelled. The windshield wiper motor is on it's way out..humming loudly.. And when the engine is cold and I let up on the accelerator...there's a big jerk as if the engine downshifts too rapidly (automatic transmission). Earlier models of Hyundai...great..but the 09 is giving me reason to question the future models reliability..time to return to Subaru?

The cheat brochure that dealer trainees get say "no gas, no run".

Having owned two hyundais the hybrid will be my third. Sonota comes better equiped than any competition. Estimated mpg has been lower than real life driving. Quality, fit and finish and customer service are head and shoulders above the big three.

A dealership in Austin told me the hybrid will hit mid April. I am patiently waiting!!! I kicked myself when I sold my Santa Fe and traded it in for a Toyota Corolla because of the gas increase a few years ago. Problem after problem with the Corolla and Toyota doesn't want to take responsibility. With the Santa Fe, I experienced the best customer service through hyundai, hands down! Not only is the service great but the warrenty beats anything! I can't wait to trade this Toyota lemon in for a new Sonata Hybrid!

Just bought a Sonata Hybrid today 4/14/2011 We got the car with the premium package. Put 150 miles on it and averaged just over 40 mpg mostly highway, but heavy traffic miles. We love the car especially the glass roof. 10 year 100,000 mile warranty!

Power-wise better than the Camry Hybrid and way better than the Prius. I haven't tried the Fusion so can't compare. These are hard to find. Only one car per dealer in our area. Most dealers keeping the one they have and taking orders. Call around to find a dealer who will actually sell you one, or sign up and wait. We had to have another car so couldn't wait.

We called 9 dealers in a 100 mile radius of our house to find two that were going to be available (for sale). One sold before we could get to the dealer and the one we bought we were there at the dealer when the doors opened when it had just been unloaded from the truck the night before.

A couple of dealers trying to get $3000 to $4000 over MSRP (fat chance) we bought right at MSRP. If you can wait (assuming the supply will increase) you might negotiate a deal

I just got a Sonata hybrid with the premium package yesterday. I bought it within 3 hours of it coming off the truck and wanted to pick it up Friday and was asked to take it home immediately since they had four people come into the dealership wanting to drive it in the 30 minutes it took to do the paperwork and they were sick of having to explain why it was no longer available. Another dealer in my area has 15 people who have left deposits without even driving one yet. First impressions are great! We traded my son's Scion xB and gave him our 07 Honda Civic Hybrid so we were used to the whole hybrid thing but this one drives soooo much beter than the Civic! It was amazing the first time on the freeway going 65 on the battery alone! I can't wait to fill it up and see the real mileage! By the way, we got the car for $2500 BELOW msrp and still got top dollar for our trade, other dealers in my area wanted $1000-$2500 above msrp to even consider one.

Where dud you buy it, $2500 below msrp is great, what dealer.

We found the transmission shifting very different from our Civic Hybrid (CVT) but we are getting used to it. I bought it in the DC/Baltimore area and while most dealers we spoke to talked of only $1000-$2000above msrp, we were able to work a killer deal with the one we went with. I would definately hold out for the premium, the whole package makes a huge difference (panaramic sunroof is awesome!!!) I would say to Dennis to give it some time, if you are this unhappy less than two weeks into owning, then you should not have bought it. While it does drive different than CVT transmissions it shifts just like any other 6 speed automatic if not better! Overall, I would give it a 9.5 out of 10 after the first week...

Please let me know the name of the dealer in the DC/Baltimore area. Thanks

We are going on three weeks with our new pepremiun sonata hybrid. Our first fil-up at about 350 miles netted about 34mpg. We tested out performance and such for the first bit so that combined with the newness of the car probably led to the "bad" mileage. Our second fill-ip was at 750 miles and we averaged 37mpg. We were still getting used to the 6speed transmitiin compared to the cvt on our civic hybrid and mostly city driving. My wife drove about 120 miles each way yesterday and we now have over 1100 miles (more than 300 miles since last fill-up) and the guage still reads two bars above half so I am figuring about 40mpg so far on this tank. Looking back on our civic's first 3000 miles we went from 33mpg when new to 45mpg average at 3000+ miles so it is looking like the same trend here. By the way, I try to keep the cars above half full at all times otherwise I would only have one fill-up so far:-) we definately love the car and are very glad we got the premium package!!!

Just filled-up, 42.7mpg mostly highway (not freeway):-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Also I wanted to add that the Fusion's interior was almost identical to the one in my wife's old 1986 Toyota Corolla. Maybe someday American car companies will update their lineups, although to be fair, the 2011 Corolla has the same interior as the 1986 Corolla as well...

Sorry to hear about the transmission problems. We have over 1100 miles and have not had any problems whatsoever. Can I ask if this is your first hybrid? Not that I'm a mechanic but ALL hybrids drive a little different from non-hybrids and I know when my father drove our Civic hybrid when he was visiting and he thought there was a problem because he was not used to it. Hope they can fix your problem and please update the blog if you figure out what is going on.

I am in Oklahoma

Just bought it last week. Getting 41mpg. Rides great - varying the display is cool. Get ECO score, whether energy going from engine to tires to battery or reverse, miles driven, miles left etc. 625 miles on a tank of gas. Will let you know if problems in a month or so.

Purchashed my base Sonata hybrid on 5/14/11 from Patrick Hyundai, Schaumburg, IL for about $1200 under MSRP. I'm glad you like your sunroof, but I just couldn't see another 3-4K for that and the Nav system, and, I don't particularly like leather seats. The base is loaded with features, enough for me. I'm finding the mipg climbing, even within the first 400 miles. First trip to work (37 miles of mixed suburban/country road driving, no Interstate), 38.5 mpg, 2nd trip about 40 mpg, today the trip home was 43.5. Maybe I'm changing my driving habits and turning into a hypermiler? Odo is at 421, no shift problems (say, those of you with tranny complaints, you didn't accidentally put it into Shiftronic mode, did you?) Smooth ride, quiet. I'm 62 and this is the best car I've ever owned.

I'm glad you like your non-premium and must say I wish there was something in between standard and premium as we are not huge fans of the nav (tomtom is much better). The Kia Optima will have more in between the standard and top of the line models but due to a higher drag coefficient will only get around 36mpg tops. we are very satisfied with our Sonata hybrid premium and absolutely love the sunroof and heated seats:-) :-) :-)

and the 1980's cockpit and the ford badge and quality (or lack there of)...

Wow, $2000 over blue? Mine came from Heritage in Towson. After I bought it one of the other dealers kept calling, leaving a message on my phone in the morning telling me they had one, then that would leave another message a few hours later saying it had been sold. This happened several times before I finally got in touch with them to tell them I had bought one and they told me they were getting $1000-$2000 above msrp for each of them so I do not think you are alone in this. We have about 1900 miles on ours and still very happy. My wife was very upset when I bought it and although she won't admit it, she absolutely loves it. She really loved her Civic Hybrid (now my 19 year old son's) and was very skeptical. Now she drives it everywhere and every time I get in after she drove it, the stereo is up loud (infinaty system is great) and things are blown around from the roof being open. So JC, i'm glad you found one. I have no doubt you will love it!!!

I worked at a honda dealership for a number of years -10 plus-
drove prius and honda hybrids and worked them both, now I work at a Hyundai dealership the Sonata Hybrid is the best I have ever driven or worked on.

@jason

Didn't Sonata hybrid just come out? What did you have to work on them that made you deicide post like “best I have ever driven or worked on”? Oil change? Sonata needed something fixed under warranty already? Sonata hybrid will keep you busy so that’s a great job security for you but for spending time at dealer because of warranty fix is a bad experience for customers.

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I have driven my 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for over 1000 miles. I am very pleased with its performance, fuel mileage, comfort and appearance. I chose the base model over the premium for the following reasons: 1) the sunroof results in a reduction in headroom, 2) I prefer cloth to leather seats because I find the leather is stiff in the winter and can become excessively hot in the summer, 3) I was able to have heated seats installed by the dealer for a $500 so the one item that I really wanted could be installed by the dealer for much less than the cost of the premium package.
There are a few features that I particularly like. The Bluetooth connects to my Blackberry extremely well to enable me to have hands-free and eyes-on-the-road phone use. I also like the choice of displays between the speedometer and "Eco-gauge." I prefer the display that shows the instanteous mpg as well as when the electric motor is engaged. I found that it enables me to make small adjustments to driving that results in improvements in mileage. I also note that the mileage is sensitive to the driving conditions. I get about 4-5 mpg better on flat roads than on hilly terrain. I also found that if there are very steep hills that following the owner's manual recommendation to turn off "Blue-Drive" results in a smoother ride. The regenerative braking system reclaims some of the work done by the motor to raise the car up a hill, but as is true of all things of human hands it is not 100% efficient so that the engine has to do more work to carry the car up hills than is recoverred going down the hills. My wife made the analogy to riding a bike - it is clearly harder to negotiate hilly terrain.

My mileage has been 38-40+ mpg for city driving and 43-46 mpg on highways. I measure mpg by dividing miles driven by the amount of gas consumed. I use 89 octane gas. I found in the past driving 4 cylinder cars that I would get about 7-10% better mileage on 89 compared to 87 octane and the 89 generally costs 10 cents more i.e. the 89 octane costs only about 4% more than 87 octane but by providing more than a 4% improvement in gas mileage the 89 octane is a better buy and since emmission are directly related to the amount of gas used the 89 octane also results in less CO2 emmissions. I have not determined that the 89 octane provides better gas mileage in the Sonata hybrid, but the relatively small difference in price between 87 and 89 octane does not compell me to repeat prior determinations.

My experience differs from some reports on the web: 1) the car rides true - it does not pull to either side and it brakes true as well; 2) as stated above, my mpg has been good; 3) I like the climate control, particularly that the ability to change the way the car is heated or cooled and that the driver and passenger can adjust temperature independently; 4) the proximity key system works extremely well; 5) I find the seats to be very comfortable and the driver seat adjustment is very intuitive.

If any readers live near Cleveland, OH, I found Rick Case Hyundai in Bedford, OH to be very accomodating and to operate with integrity. The salesperson that I dealt with, Chuck Ardary, worked hard to get me in what has proved to be the right car for me. I have physical challanges. Chuck provided me with a loaner car while the modifications to the car were obtained and installed.

Perhaps what I like most of all about the Sonata Hybrid is that the car is fun to drive. It beckons one to enter and go forth.

I've had my Sonata Hybrid for one month and have about 1900 miles on it. During the first week I had the malfunction light come on. After two trips to the dealership, the vacuum leak detection pump was replaced and the engine malfunction light has not come on again. At first, the dealer said that the gas cap was not tighten enough and said that was the problem. Once I got home from the dealership, the engine malfunction light came on again. So if anyone has the same problem, the dealer may have to replace the vacuum leak detection pump.

Besides the initial problem, described above, I have had no other problems. Overall, I am satisfied with the Sonata Hybrid and I have checked the mpg twice: 36 mpg and 38 mpg. These two checks represent 85% highway miles. Comfort of power driver seat is a plus, especially the lumbar support. Ride and handling are very good. I have not noticed any significant problems with the transmission shifting between gears. Many reviews applaud the six speeed transmission when compared to the CV ones. At times the shifting is noticeable but not intrusive. Since the Sonata is the first hybrid to use a standard six speed transmission, I am interested to see how the integrated hybrid gears, computer, and transmission perform. So far, I'm pleased.

My most notable complaint is the road noise. I have a 2006 Camry and it seems quieter inside. Oh well, I just turn up the radio.Being a old guy (67), I was hesitant about purchasing a hybrid. But I feel "green" driving it and hope that my carbon footprint has lessened as a result of my purchase.

Now have driven 3500 miles. Only problem is that the driver seat is frayed. New one on order. Hyundai gave me a $50 promotional credit card for filling out a survey and telling them of the problem. Absolutely no other problems. Getting 39 mpg. Handles great. Obviously quiet when in ETV mode. Need to warn bicyclists with slight tap on horn if going under 30 and in ETV mode. Don't know why the speedometer goes up to 160. I had it up to 95 without any problems - probably could go faster but that is not what I bought it for.

All the posts so far are accurate. I have owned one for about one month. Mileage 38/39. Rides and handles very well. Quite. Lot of features for price. I have Ford Family members and still could not compete with Hyundai even after family A/Z plan discount. I guess that is why this is my 6th Hyundai.

We had our first service last week and two days later decided to take a long weekend down to southern Virginia. We almost made it to our exit when the car started beeping and saying "Check Charging System" then we lost all power. We were able to limp off the freeway at 5pm on a Friday evening and luckly were able to get it to the local dealership before everyone went home. The dealership was fantastic and looked at it first thing Saturday to include a very lengthy test drive by the dealership VP but could not get the car to reproduce the fault. We got the car back at 1pm and decided to keep close just in case it broke down again and sure enough at 6pm the car did it again. We had to leave the car with them in Roanoke and were able to get Hyundai roadside assistance to rent us a car so we could go home. It is now almost a week later and Hyundai directed the dealership to order a new charging controller which of course is on back order with an unknown delivery date. Don't get me wrong the dealership in Virginia (First Team Hyundai in Roanoke) has been awesome but when you spend $30,000+ for a vehicle you expect to get more than 3,600 miles before the car starts falling apart! I am also less than thrilled with Hyundai's handling of the situation. We still have yet to hear how we are going to get the car back once/if it is fixed (300 miles away).

Well we got the car back on Saturday and so far so good. I must say that FirstTeam Hyundai in Roanoke are the very best dealership I have ever worked with in over 25 year and more than 30 cars! They were fantastic! They arranged for the car to be hauled up to us even with the hurricane threatening. They replaced the charging controller which is what the engineers at Hyundai said was wrong, then drove it 80 miles to ckeck their work, and had it back up to us within 36 hours of receiving the part. We are taking a short 75 mile jaunt this weekend to try the fix for our selves and will hopefully have better luck than our last weekend getaway!

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By the way, I would love to see that picture :)

I tried to buy a 2011 Sonata Hybrid in my color choice and Premium pack. Even the Great Hyundai-in-the-Sky couldn't find it.

We test drove and shopped and choose Hyundai, but our choice doesn't exist apparently.

I'm back to shopping for a new Camry Hybrid. Goodbye Hyundai.

We bought a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid about 2 weeks ago and we love it! When we started shopping we were not even looking at hybrids so we were amazed at the way it drove and the way it looked. We have owned a Hyundai Accent for 7 years with no problems and now we have moved up to the hybrid. Hyundai makes great cars!!!!

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I tried to buy a 2011 Sonata Hybrid in my color choice and Premium pack. Even the Great Hyundai-in-the-Sky couldn't find it.

Thanks for this blog

I bought the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid w/premium package a month ago.
I love the car and would still buy it if I had to do it all over again but have found that the MPG is tricky. I am finding out that in cooler weather (below 85 degrees), which is a cold front here in Austin, I get excellent gas mileage, 35/45 approximately. Otherwise, in the extreme heat I am getting 29/37 approximately.
Also, on the premium package, there is a MPG for every 2.5 minutes on the LCD screen which doesn't seem to cooralate with the dash MPG reading.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Also, I am getting a creaking noise from the rear...I think it is the sunroof. I will be taking it into the dealership soon to get fixed.
I took it to the dealership recently because the engine light came on. I was told the ECM needed to be reprogrammed with new software which had to do with the evaporative system. I called hyundai corporate, opened up a case and was told the program will be available in a month.
Let me know if anyone else is having the same small issues.

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There is no way you get 400 per tank.
I am getting almost 600 every single time.
Filling up around 550-580.
Overall I am getting around 38 MPG.
I would say about 60 percent highway and 40 percent city.
I love the space in the car and how smooth it drives.
I am in search for another one for my parents.

Look at the specs for the new toyota camry hybrid. 43 mpg city/39 mpg highway, so better city numbers than the fusion and same highway as the sonata, giving it now best-in class mpg. Actually, its very close to the prius v, which is listed at 43/40.

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had my sonota for 6 mos.city driving sucks big time uses 12.5 liters per100 km reason we purchased was window sticker estimate5.5 liters per 100 km no help from dealer or hundi

I bought one of these in mid September and I love it. I commute about 60 miles per day and have put almost 6000 miles on the car since purchase. I've had no issues but the front bumper is really low it won't fit over any curbs. Average about 37mpg and I spend a lot of time going 75mph into headwinds, very impressed so far.

With 30,000 miles on our 2010 Prius, LMPG actual measured at the pump is 56.5 . Combined highway and city. Most tanks average 40 mph, speed, summer mpg is always over 60. Have camped in it , carried lumber, moved a lot of furniture for friends. Looked at the Hyundai - but went Prius- more useful design with a hatchback.

come on guys, the mpg thing they stated is for the tes, while in the real world, it always been different. .don't be fooled with it.. i read an interesting article about it here 2012 Car Reviews Line . go check it out, maybe it will help you to understand

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Lisa, I'm in the same situation. I bought my Sonata Hybrid in May 2011 from Hyundai Don Valley North. And I've had issues from the start (several sensor recalls, needed new breaks, needed a new gas gauge, etc.). But the most frustrating concern I've had is with its fuel mileage. I bought it because Hyundai claims it does on average, 4.9km/L. I'm getting on average 8.9km/L in the city and 7.5km/L on the highway. In fact, I have to fill up every 480km -- below the 900 Hyundai advertizes. I've sent letters to both Hyundai Canada and the Ontario Government (Ministry of Energy) outlining my situation. Hyundai Canada claims that the car is working according to 'specs' (I guess the ones not advertized) and I've not heard back from the Ministry. What actions have you taken?