It's longer, lower, but marginally lower than the model it replaced. Hyundai Sonata Hyundai introduced its all-new 2020 Sonata at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, marking the North American debut of Hyundai's longest-standing and most successful model. As Top 5 tall buildings go, the Signiel is an impressive testament to man's singular focus on conquering the surrounding landscape. We didn't know if the awesome hue would make it to the United States, especially given the typically reserved color palettes of the Sonata's competitors. Next to this button array is small deck designed to hold and wirelessly charge the latest mobile phones. Unlike the Tesla Model 3, which also uses a smartphone-based key, the Sonata still comes with traditional keys.
The latest Sonata is the first model to be based on Hyundai's new, innovative vehicle platform, which delivers increased strength and reduced weight to enable improvements in design, safety, efficiency and driving performance. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect pedestrians and obstacles with a rearview camera and ultrasonic sensors. The system is not designed to detect certain stationary objects such as trees or poles, and may not detect all vehicles under certain conditions. While Roadshow accepts multiday vehicle loans from manufacturers in order to provide scored editorial reviews, all scored vehicle reviews are completed on our turf and on our terms. For the vast majority of family sedan buyers, of course, driving finesse isn't nearly as high on the shopping list as comfort, tech and safety.
On my Limited tester's 18-inch wheels, the Sonata offers a really smooth ride, with a nicely damped suspension that filters out small-to-medium imperfections while still giving a sense of plantedness on the road. Sensuous Sportiness is defined by the harmony between four fundamental elements in vehicle design: proportion, architecture, styling and technology. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. So, not having to downshift as much is a plus. Designers aimed to alleviate the distracting large screens featured in many luxury cars today and instead threaded the two displays together on the 2020 Sonata, using a unique S curve. And the Sonata can be upgraded with a new 12-speaker Bose stereo — one of several firsts for Hyundai debuting in the Sonata. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata isn't perfect, but if you want the latest high-tech goodies and you don't have the budget or the desire to go for , well, friend, step right this way.
The car moves very slowly in park-assist mode, so it's not a great solution for every parking lot. For what it's worth, Hyundai's sister company, Kia, already offers this on the new sedan. The chrome strips that have run from either headlight along the fenders all the way to the back of the rear quarter windows since 2011 named the Dynamic Lasso when it encircled the side windows now begin inboard of the headlight clusters and have been laser-perforated to serve as daytime running lights that revert to chrome when the lights are off — pretty cool. The Hyundai Digital Key app also allows smartphones to control selected vehicle systems remotely. High points include super-clear ventilation controls and long door armrests that cut deep into the door panels so their whole length serves as a handle for pulling the door closed. Hyundai engineers also worked hard to make room for a pocket that runs the entire length of the front armrests, acting as both a convenient grab handle for passengers of any height and as a space for small items.
Walk around the car, and you'll see how the different lines and clever sculpting seem to change the design's shape before your eyes. They also contribute to its 0. Finally, the top-end Sonata Limited will get Hyundai's first application of its Remote Smart Parking Assistant. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc. Then, all a driver needs to do is touch the phone to the Sonata's door handle to gain access. Driver-assistance features are possible, although not guaranteed. We are confident that our customers will be pleasantly surprised by this innovative new model.
If Hyundai wants to challenge segment stalwarts like the and Honda Accord for segment leadership anew, the company needed to go big or go home on the Sonata's tech and design. Both of these engines seem quite anemic on paper, but I'll reserve final judgment until I can spend real time driving them on public roads. This screen can also accommodate a split-screen function that allows audio and navigation to be displayed simultaneously. While the design and feature set are attractive, pricing is the last piece of the value equation. The cluster has four views: utility, driver assistance, navigation and parking assistance.
Even in this early, preproduction tester, the Sonata exhibits a level of luxury and fit and finish that bests many bona fide luxury brands. Each Sonata still comes with traditional keys. But even before you find all the goodness within, it's obvious the 2020 Hyundai Sonata is punching well above its weight. The engine I drove is a reengineered version of the turbocharged 1. Overall ergonomics and material finishes are nice, as is the switchgear feel. I wish I could tell you that the Sonata is eager to hook up in corners, all hot and heavy like seniors at prom, but I'd be spinning a yarn. Inside, it's cool, curved and modern, but also sterile and a bit antiseptic.
Our top pick in the midsize-sedan segment is the Honda Accord. The all-new Sonata has a wide, layered long hood, a very low stance and a sleek roofline. Both engines come mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transaxle driving the front wheels. Additional apps may be required. As part of the design process, the Hyundai team looked back toward the sixth-generation Sonata that we first drove back in 2010. Honda did an amazing job redesigning the Accord and made this generation one of the more impressive vehicles on the road. What boosts quality is the presence of the large touchscreen and 12.
Representatives on hand at the media launch did confirm this chassis is designed to accommodate electrification, and I wouldn't expect Hyundai to back away from its history of eventually offering hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. The Blue Link connected car system is also available. The Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist operates above approximately 44 mph and only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. Both Digital Key and Remote Smart Park Assist performed flawlessly during a staged demo, but I'll want more time trying them out in everyday life before I decide whether this tech is genuinely useful or just for party tricks. Some drawbacks aside, the digital phone key has a few neat extra features. And yet it looks so different.