Why Hyundai chose to eliminate one of the big differentiators that drew customers in to its showrooms seeking a Sonata is a matter of debate. Nose to tail, the angularity of the Sonata is clean, certainly, but it’s also utterly invisible. I defy anyone to park one in a lot full of Subaru Legacies and easily pick it out. To look upon the new Sonata is to experience blandness incarnate. Given the field has changed, can our old champion still play ball – and win? Exterior & Styling A half-dozen updated midsize competitors for 20, however, have us looking at Hyundai’s midsize sedan in a new competitive environment. But while a redesign for 2015 brought dramatically improved ride quality, powertrain refinement and a much quieter cabin, the unique style and pizzazz of the old Sonata was lost.įor 2016, a few updates to the Sonata - such as the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - have brought it to our attention again (compare the 20 models here). The swoopy-styled, comfortable, feature-packed family sedan finally put Hyundai on the map it was a competitive, appealing midsize car. We really liked the previous-generation Hyundai Sonata. For a side-by-side comparison of the two model years, click here. Nothing of note has changed for 2017, but to see what has changed, click here. Its utterly invisible styling makes it less appealing than the Chevrolet Malibu or even an Accord Sport.Įditor’s note: This review was written in June 2016 for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. It offers some strengths versus the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima, like a better multimedia system and more standard features, but falls short of rivals like the Volkswagen Passat in quality feel and interior space. In the highly competitive midsize segment, the Hyundai now falls midpack. The car that won our 2015 Midsize Sedan Challenge has been surpassed by newer, nicer, quicker offerings.
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