REVIEW: 2024 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID - BETTER THAN CAMRY AND ACCORD?

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The 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited receives a significant refresh, impressing with its dramatically transformed exterior styling and a thoroughly redone, premium-feeling interior that rivals luxury brands. The reviewer highlights the comfortable, quiet, and refined driving experience, particularly praising the smooth ride, effective hybrid system that allows for significant electric-only driving, and the conventional six-speed automatic transmission which offers a more natural feel than CVTs. Positives include excellent fuel economy potential (though real-world results were slightly lower than EPA estimates), a well-designed wireless charging pad, and a comprehensive suite of standard safety features. However, the reviewer notes some drawbacks, such as hard plastic trim in the lower cabin areas, a peculiar omission of a direct radio button in the infotainment system, and tires with limited grip that can lead to early squealing. Performance is described as adequate but not competitive with rivals like the Accord and Camry, with the Sonata being the slowest in acceleration tests. Despite these points, the Sonata Limited is considered a strong contender, offering a luxurious, efficient, and comfortable package for its price point, especially for highway cruising.