2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.42/5 Average
33 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gains standard BlueLink, the safety, service and infotainment telematics system. A new optional Leather package includes leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. All hybrid components also receive a lifetime warranty.

Pros:
  • Smooth ride
  • High fuel economy
  • Lengthy warranty
  • Top safety scores.
  • Comfortable and handsome cabin
Cons:
  • Significant price premium compared to regular Sonata.
  • Unrefined hybrid powertrain
  • Clumsy braking response

User Reviews:

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  • Very comfort ride but poor gas consumption - 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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    I was attracted by the high tech package and the exterior design. Very well designed on the looking. But absolutely disappointed with the MPG. I knew the MPG will be off a bit from the sticker, but didnt expect THAT MUCH of a difference. Sticker states 5.2L/100km combined, I am getting 7.1 - 7.3L/100km. This is no where near to the sticker MPG. I am a gentle driver, so its not my driving style issue. Acceleration response time is slow, need to give an extra 1 - 2 second when making a left. I wasnt aware of this when I had my test drive, start to realize as I drive it daily. Not sure if this is common for all hybrid. Alignment is starting to pull to the left after 2 weeks.

  • Blulink Remote Starter Problem - 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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    When using the remote starter to warm the car in the winter the car doesnt warm up cause it always start in hybrid mode. As everybody knows the heater works with the hot water of the engine, if the engine doesnt start the water never warms up. I let the dealer know and they didnt do anything about it. So, a 30.000 dollars car cant keep you warm in the winter =S

  • Car pulls to the left and Rough change from gas to hybrid - 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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    I bought a 2012 Sonata hybrid 3 months ago. I loved the car as soon as I saw it. When I started driving it there were no problems at all. After 1 month the car started being pulled to the left. Dealer said nothing wrong with it. Now when driving in hybrid mode the car has a vibration and shakes hard when change to gas. Dealer said nothing wrong with it. I dont really like the car with that problems. The price was 30.000 dollars and they were supposed to fix the problem. Im gonna keep it cause is my first new car and I dont have any other option since Hyundai was the only dealer that gave me a 0.9% rate to own it. Interior and comfort is 10/10. Design is 10/10.

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