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2013 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid consumer reviews

$25,650 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 SONATA Hybrid Hyundai
(63 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Great car

only have about 300 miles on my new sonata hybrid - LOVE THIS THING - very stylish - lots of features and lots of pep - plus its by far one of the quiet cars I've ever owned. Very comfortable seats too which is important because we will be driving frm TN to CA a couple times a year to see family - we have had an elantra before and just got off a lease with a 2012 accent which we liked but not really comfy enough for the long trips - the sonata hybrid fits the bill - so far getting around 35 mpg - which is a few mpg more than the accent for the same type of driving. great value - great mpg - .lots of interior room - comfortable seats and looks beautiful going down the road. have a couple of friends looking at them now for their next car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

We rented about four different Hybrid before lease/ purchase. We checked performance, handling, confort, MPG and warranty on these vehicles. After comparing all the vehicles for price, confort, handling, warranty and MPG (avaraged 39MPG), Wife liked the Hyundai Hybrid the most among others. We also liked the warranty on drive train and hybrid battery package. (10/100 drive train and battery pack warranty extends to life time, as long as you keep the car) We think Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has great value overall, compared to other vehicles we rented. Happy wife & Happy guy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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A non Hybrid driving car

I drove a Sonata Hybrid in 2012, was not impressed by the jerky transition gas to electric. I had heard the 13 was being delayed to address this. My Camry Hybrid lease was ending, and I like my Toyota, just is not as fun to drive as a Hybrid. So, my friend bought a 13 Hybrid Sonata. Never thought he would purchase a Hyundai, but he likes it and drove his. So, now own one and really enjoy the electric drive only for a short while and it gets good mileage on flat highway driving (43-45MPG) at various highway speeds. Cant wait to see how Hyundai improves further with Hybrids.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable and comfortable

I am very impressed by my Hybrid Sonada, I have had a 36 month lease, which will expire in March of 2014, and have had a great driving experience, best gas mileage,one could expect . Hyundia even sent me a cash voucher in the form of a cash credit card, which I used for anything I might want to purchase. I am so satisfied with my Sonada, after having it for approximately 18 months. I just purchased the Hyundia accent for a second car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent affordable hybrid

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid performs smoothly, giving a comfortable ride and very good mileage (37+MPG with only city driving thus far). Controls are easily readable. Suspension is a bit taut, but it's not a luxury car--a mid-size affordable hybrid that holds 5 comfortably. Nice exterior styling, with basic fabric seats inside. Very pleased overall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My Wife's Ride

We love the new car we just got. We had a 2011 Sonata Hybrid and loved it so we decided to upgrade to the 2013 Limited and are glad we made the move. We average 40 mile to the gallon and we have a very comfortable and good looking car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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favorite car

The 2013 Sonata is probably my favorite car that I've ever owned. This car is a pleasure to drive. It is so comfortable and relaxing. The Infinity sound system is the best I've had in an automobile. The fuel mileage is so good you can afford to just turn the radio on and go for a drive. We average about 37.5 mpg.Little sluggish on normal take off like any hybrid but lots of power if you need it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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An astonishing car

I wanted a quiet and comfortable car. I got way more than I ever expected. Mind you, I got the "base" version. No leather, no GPS, no touchscreen, no back-up camera. Know what? It still looks and feels like a luxury car. The ride is so smooth, you barely hear the gas engine, you don't hear the electric engine at all... As for mileage, I get 40 MPG without even trying. I never really had a heavy foot though. But when I do need to put the pedal to the metal, the car responds, and then some. When both powertrains work at the same time, you get a LOT of power. More than I expected in a hybrid. In heavy traffic, this car saves you loads of fuel, primarily due to the electric engine that takes over. But this same engine can also allow you to cruise at high speeds and save you even more. Seriously, I don't know why there are non-hybrid Sonatas. Sure, the sticker price and payments will be higher, but you'll save more than the difference on gas, so there is no logical reason for choosing the non-hybrid version... Seriously: I highly recommend giving it a test drive. You won't be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the Hyundai Hybrid

I absolutely love this car! It is comfortable, stylish, and gets great gas mileage. Watching the instant fuel consumption MPG makes driving fun. My most recent trip clocked in 41.7 MPG! I was worried about pep and performance, but once I drove this car, it was more than I had hoped for. I'll recommend it 100%! The only downside was local dealers didn't have the sky blue color that I wanted. When I'm buying something significant, I want all of the features and color that I like. Cars.com allowed me to search for the exact match.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 Sonata Hybrid Limited

After having driven a 2008 Prius (which I absolutely love) for a few years it was time to look for a new car. The choices are obvious and many if looking for a hybrid. I settled on the Sonata Hybrid Limited with Tech package for several reasons. With the car fully loaded, the list price of this car is so much lower than other vehicles. The ride and comfort are luxurious. Although I've only had this car for 2 weeks, I have to say I absolutely love it. it is way much more comfortable and luxurious than the Prius, even the new ones. The BlueLink package that comes standard for 3 years is phenomenal. The power train warranty of 10/1000 is a great feature too. Actually all of the warranty specifics are great. If you're looking for a comfortable hybrid with good interior space, great styling, great ammenities, look no further.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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