review: next-gen hyundai hybrid ups its game - home battery pack
Gasoline-
Electric hybrids have become commonplace and are constantly developing and perfecting.
No more obvious than the modern second.
Sonata hybrid generation
Sales of these natural gas/electricity have been constrained by market forces that determine the price of fossil fuels.
With lower, more stable pump prices today, it is harder for automakers to win indifferent buyers.
But fuel prices will rise at some point and Hyundai will be ready to launch a new-
The technology hybrid coming this summer, followed by a plug
This autumn version.
Instead of following the crowd, the Sonata Hybrid continues to map its own route.
Visually, cars are different from ordinary cars. and-
Archive Sonatas with an enlarged grille with integrated black-
Bumper and activity grille blinds.
The latter reduces the air entering the engine compartment at highway speed to help reduce the parachute effect (drag).
According to Hyundai, the Sonata Hybrid is the most slippery of all hybrid cars and also matches the electric sedan
Power Tesla Model S in this regard.
In addition, the unique front fender, rear bumper and spoiler, rocker board and front and rear lights give the hybrid its own special features, while the 16-
Inches and optional 17-
Inch alloy wheels with lowrolling-
Tire resistance.
In addition to some important additions, the internal is the standard Sonata fare.
Display instrument (
Instead of tachometer)
Display lithium-
Charging status of polymer batteries and separate electricity-
The flowmeter shows when the battery actually assists the gas engine. The internal-
Combustion parts by 154-horsepower 2. 0-litre four-
Cylinder connected to 51-
The total output of the horsepower motor production system is 193 horses.
This is a little less than the 206 hp of the previous Sonata Hybrid, but the battery pack is more dynamic than before, and allows the hybrid to be up to 120 km/h in terms of power alone
Fuel economy of 5.
9 L/100 km in the city, 5.
The best gas on the highwayOnly Sonata 9. 8/6.
Seven figures, of which the most obvious advantages occur in the urban cycle, and electric AIDS play a more frequent role.
It is pointless compared to previous hybrids, as the way Transport Canada evaluates fuel economy has changed.
By choosing Eco mode, the number of hybrid cars can be improved.
On the other hand, choose the sports mode (in a hybrid? )
Will accelerate at the expense of fuel efficiency.
Like before, there was a tradition of six
Automatic Speed transmission instead of continuous variable device (CVT)
This is the technology favored by competitors.
However, for many people,
From the point of view of driving ability, speed is more acceptable than CVT.
For the 2016, the battery pack has been relocated from behind the back seat to under the trunk floor.
Therefore, the loading space can be enhanced by discarding the newly provided split
Folding back of rear seat (a pass-
Is standard by opening). The space-
Saver spare tires have been replaced by temporary repair kits/inflators.
Estimated at $32,000 (
Including destination fees)
The basic Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a double
Regional climate control, button start and manual
Free smart boot opener activated when the key fob is within 3 feet of the trunk for more than three seconds.
This shows that you are interested in opening.
The list of devices will obviously increase as you move towards Hybrid Limited and ultimate decor, where you will find a variety of luxury and tech products packaged inside.
Blind people are available-
A spot system that provides advice for traffic approaching from adjacent lanes.
Also optional is the increasingly common electronic security trio --
Change warning, forward-
Collision alert and crossovertraffic alert.
The latter lets you know the moving and still objects behind you when backing up.
The Sonata Hybrid is not necessarily a market segment that changes the rules of the game, but it is a more powerful ecological alternative
In terms of performance and practicality, there are more leaders than before.
Adding style and luxury, some buyers may find it difficult to ignore the mix.
Specification sheet type: Four-door, front-wheel-drive mid-
Car engine size (hp): 2. 0-
Liter DOHC I4 with electric motor (
Total system horsepower 193)
Transmission: Six
Automatic Speed safety: front airbag; side-impact airbags; side-Curtain airbag;
Knee airbag for driver; anti-lock brakes;
Traction control;
Stable control.
Fuel Economy, L/100 km (city/hwy): 5. 9/5. 3 Base price (incl. destination)$32,000 (est. )