Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

A midsize hybrid family sedan, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid combines high style with high technology. Plus, the car is an incredible value, and not just from price and efficiency perspectives. From generous warranty coverage and free scheduled maintenance to a lengthy trial period to the company's Blue Link remote connected services, the Sonata Hybrid makes a case for itself that the left hemisphere of your brain cannot refute.

After an abbreviated 2020 model year, for which it was redesigned, the 2021 Sonata Hybrid rolls into the new year without any changes. What's different is the competitive landscape. With the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Kia Optima Hybrid discontinued, this Hyundai's only remaining direct competitors include the Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid, against which it acquits itself well. Interested? Check our Expert Rating to get our in-depth take on the 2021 Sonata Hybrid.

Which Sonata Hybrid does MatoCar recommend?

Of the Sonata Hybrid’s three trim levels, we recommend the SEL. The base Blue trim saves you a couple thousand dollars and is more fuel-efficient, and the upscale Limited trim grants access to numerous exclusive features and technologies. Yet the Sonata Hybrid SEL is the sweet spot, delivering appearance, comfort and convenience upgrades at a reasonable price.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a five-passenger midsize sedan that is available in three trim levels: Blue, SEL and Limited.

BlueThe base Sonata Hybrid is nicely equipped with features that include:

A 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain
Six-speed automatic transmission
16-inch aluminum wheels
LED headlights
Hands-free trunklid
Cloth seats
Keyless ignition and entry
Dual-zone automatic climate control
8-inch touchscreen infotainment with satellite and HD radio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Blue Link connected services
Six-speaker audio system

All 2021 Sonata Hybrids also come with:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle in its lane)
Rear-passenger reminder system
Drowsy driver monitor

SEL The midlevel trim adds several desirable upgrades, such as:

17-inch aluminum wheels
Hyundai digital key functionality (an app that lets you use your Android phone as a key)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats and side mirrors
Wireless charging pad
12-speaker Bose audio system

Limited This top-of-the-line trim adds plenty of luxury, technology and safety features that include:

Front and rear parking sensors
Roof-mounted solar panel
Rain-sensing wipers
Leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
10.25-inch touchscreen
Navigation system
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sonata Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Blind-Spot View Monitor (supplements blind-spot monitor with camera views of the blind spots on each side of the car
Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane-keeping assist functionality)
Rear collision mitigation