2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited - POV Review
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- MSRP: From $33,500
Horsepower: 180 hp; Torque: 195 lb-ft
MPG: 27 city / 36 highway
Curb weight: 3,336 lbs
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder
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The trunk release is hidden in the top of the trunk emblem. You get a lot of car for your money with Hyundai.
Good point
Joshua Jacob it’s nice. Definitely makes the backend flow a little better than normal sedans
Volkswagen started it. VW > Hyundai
Damn
@@frogskinshoelace Volkswagen cheats. Hyundai > VW.
"Ghost riding the whip" GOOD GOD! now this is some A+ car journalism!
Just trying to keep it classy 😄
@@TheTopher you sure do man! I love your content so much! Keep the clever comments coming too!
I’m so glad I bought this car. 2,000 miles and I have absolutely no complaints!
David Vander Waal what trim ?
Ivan Gonzalez I bought an SEL Plus with the tech package
Better not have no complaints yet, lol. Cheers...
David Vander Waal beauty, congrats
And its an absolute beauty. Congrats
The POV filming, the structure, the length, the mix of driving and showing interior/exterior, the image and sound quality, the lack of annoying music (instead we get demo of speakers), the overall vibe, hell even your voice is on point. You make some of the best car reviews. No doubt. Savagegeese is also my favourite. Keep it up, because we need more people like you in this world. I'm tired of all the fake reviews that copy other reviews. I'm booking an airline ticket as we speak to visit you from Sweden and give you a real handshake and hug. 🤝
your weird af
@@gmoney505 Lol, this comment was from before the corona virus. I would have been a little weird otherwise, that I agree.
Truer words were never spoken, especially about shitty music that car reviewers add in their video. Electronic crap zoom zing zong shit.
This is how reviews should be made.
@@furiousfragment7082 that zing zong at the end made me laugh so much! Lol
This car is wonderful. Hyundai and Kia are on fire. The styling of this car has definetely grown on me. Very unique
They literally are catching fire too 😂😂 still love their cars
@@marco.morel04 haha
Putting Chevy out of business lol
well, you copy other cars here and there, so should look fine
make sure yall check out that 2021 optima. that car is 🔥🔥🔥 too
Looks incredibly premium for the class. Impressive.
Whoever is designing cars at hyundai, this car and then the 2020 santa fe, should be awarded!
and the new Elantra 😍
Hyundai definitely has some underrated sedans. A lot of value for the money - so you don’t need to get the top trim to enjoy a lot of these features. I hope the sales for this generation definitely give them more reason to keep improving
Never stop testing the sound systems! I appreciate it so much that you let us listen in.
6:41
For that you earned my like.
Hyundai’s always been underrated. You get a lot of car for your money and i’ve never had reliability issues with a Hyundai vehicle.
I’m such a big fan of these cars that put the focus on interiors especially fully digital gauge clusters to the point where I am willing to sacrifice a lot for a more advanced interior
DestructO Naut 💯
I hope Ford are taking notes. Their interiors are atrocious
idk if i like fully digital gauge clusters tbh
The interior is just eye candy 😍😍😍😍😍
Eye candy!!!!
What a description
@J20 I think that depends on the color and rims. The yellow color with darker rims looks really nice tbh
@J20 alrighty
I saw one of these the other day, I didn't know what it was because the front through me off, very futuristic
MEGAOOF
@@amcb2035 c:
Was waiting for this one... your input is valuable
A PHEV Sonata N would be an absolute dream
Really love this new sonata, the styling has definitely grown on me
You had me at the intro but you really sold me at “ghost riding the whip” 😂😂.
it’s got SMAHT PAHK
I pahked it
And then I unpahked it
HES GAT SMAHT PAHK
Haha I’m guessing you guys from MA too?
@@steven8375 Nah, New Jersay
One of the only reviewers who acknowledges the sound systems and the binaural audio is really helpful
Quite surprised by the way the lane centering handled itself in these scenarios.
Same!
Same here. It did a lot better than I expected. Wasn’t expecting that from a non-luxury brand.
Ok now that's a beautiful design.
Hyundai really stepped up their game.
hyundai and kia both. check the new K5. Germans are in real trouble in that market
Wait a second, wait a second... How come this Hyundai has better tech than a 2021 Lexus?
The trunk release button is hidden inside the Hyundai emblem at the rear of the car
This car is about $13k less than your just dropped review of the Volvo XC40 and it seems to be much better.
This car has the same power to weight ratio as the 2020 Elantra with the 2.0 that makes 147 hp. They both respond the same. I was in the market shopping for lease as cheap daily user. Obviously this was more luxurious, but if you wanted something with the same Luxury, smaller body, less body roll, and a more powerful engine, go with the Elantra Sport. It has 201 hp and almost 300lbs lighter with the same options of leather, and all the luxury you can need. It's also 3k cheaper. You're not missing out on much in terms of space for passengers or driver.
hyundai's quality started going up after its finance director starred on the undercover boss show
Now that Hyundai ranks above Honda in reliability at least according to consumer reports I have no idea why someone would choose an accord over this.
Ehhh I’m not sure. It’s still a hyundai
i recently bought the sonata limited and i love it. so spacious, i’m 6’2 and i fit perfectly inside
I wonder about long-term reliability of these turbo-charged engines. They provide great power and fuel economy, for sure. But they add a lot of heat, pressure, and complexity to the top of that engine.
Most likely designed to withstand it
They are not nearly as reliable as a natrually aspirated engine and the turbo itself goes to shit after 100k usually
Just push the top part of the H logo on the trunk to open the trunk from the outside! That way you don’t have to keep opening it from the inside! Hope that helps!
What a premium car
Just got a 2018 Sonata and I am blown away at the technological advances 2 model years makes. This is awesome.
This is probably at least a quarter of your comments, but for the rear trunk release:
The release is a button, painted the same color as the car and hidden inside the upper half of the H emblem (In between the upper "arms" of the H). This seems to be the way they're going in general for sedans, whenever you get the new Elantra that should be coming out next year or so.
Relaxed me a LOT !
Top Notch Review.........
Yes!!! Saw it at the Toronto autoshow, and I was waiting for your review!
A Night drive pleeaaaaase!
mohd hariri yesh what he said
It may not be fast but wow it looks comfortable, beautiful and premium
The trunk looks like it should be a hatch. They should Implement that
all sedans need to be a hatch
@@mosesm5670 Hatches are just. No.
@@jaredshelton4718 why not? it will just have the same shape but instead the glass will open up with the trunk so you get more space
@@mosesm5670 =Weaker frame structure which means more creaking/flexing.
Jared Shelton right🤦🏽♂️
That left turn signal showing blind spots that helps out a lot lol I need that 😂
I really love the interior 💕
I...this is just a gorgeous car. It's been a long time since I've seen an automaker nail a front and back end so well. I still don't know if I could bring myself to own one, but...damn.
This is much better than that ugly interior Mazda calls luxury. They need to be taking notes!
Mazda 6 has a lot more soft touch materials in it tbh. I test drove both
Mazda has not ever stated they are becoming a luxury brand. They have stated though they are moving to a premium platform. Sorry to say this but Mazdas are the best looking cars and have the best interiors in their segment.
Mike Gloria What you are saying is true, but I never said they are becoming luxury. I simply commented about their interiors which in my opinion are empty and bare, unlike the Sonata which actually has buttons when buttons need to be. Sorry to say this, but Honda’s, Kia’s, and Hyundai’s have the best looking exteriors and interiors. In the segment.
Definitely doesn’t have the reliability of a new Toyota or Honda, but Hyundai and Kia are getting more and more reliable over the past couple years, my family has a 2016 sonata and we’ve had no issues with it, the 2020 sonata has the reliability of what I’d say is 180k miles and the interior design of a European car, definitely a good balance
The lane keep is incredible
This car is more French than what the French are building. I love it.
There is a hidden button in the logo to pop the trunk! You can also use the remote.
Excellent review, big fan of your channel. What do you think about this hyundai sonata vs subaru legacy or mazda 6? Which one would you prefer to drive/own for everyday driving?
1.6 not for racing. Just for daily comfortable using. And i think its good car for that.
Oh the POV you do is so helpful and well recorded. It has been helpful, always!
Very impressive , beautiful looking car with very good futuristics I love it , and with brown leather giving some luxury side as well , good engine with great amount of power plus all this awesome price 💖 , I was looking for a good car for my dad for his daily , well I guess I found it 🔥👌
PS : I really love your POV , like testing the sound system with putting some music and explaining everything , like every single detail's perfect bro keep up 💖
the inside is amazing, i'm not sold on the exterior yet, but i don't hate it. maybe it will grow on me.
Wow, Hyundai has become a premium brand. They’ve come a long way 👏
I really like that steering wheel shape a lot, not enough to buy of course, but it's nice.
This thing looks like a big ass civic from the side and the back
the trunk release is in the top portion of the h its a very little well integrated button
The exterior of the 2021 Kia Optima looks much nicer in my opinion.
Yeah, but simplistic all ways win
@Naughtysauce funny, I actually hate 2021 Optima looking on any side and I like front and sides look of 2020 Sonata, but don't like it's back.
Tells a lot about no designers are wrong, but just making masterpieces for different audiences.
Just bought one today. Limited Edition in Hampton Gray. Simply awesome!
2:39 small thing but I love how the interior door handles look!
I didn't like it at first, but I think I'm in love after this lol
Dam that interior is amazing. The outside though I’m not digging
Wait for the Kia Optima redesign coming out next year, same features but different style.
With the exception of my very first car ever I've been a Toyota Camry guy and I've never considered getting any other car. That is until now - the Sonata Limited is just awesome. What I especially love is that all the safety features are standard on this trim.....ALL of them, no need to upgrade to anything. That's the one thing that has upset me about Toyota. With the LE model you only get some of the safety features. To get a couple of more you need to upgrade to an additional package. If I'm interested in more features that aren't available at all on the LE I have to go to the XLE, which still requires upgrades to additional packages to get ALL of the safety features. The only 2 things that I noticed on the Sonata, based on this review, is that it's no where near as quiet as the Camry is....and that might bug me. The other thing is the engine noise from outside the car. It's loud in comparison to some of the other reviews where you do a walk around while the car is still on. It almost sounds....I'm not sure of the right word.....aged. I still have my old 2003 Camry and although the Sonata engine isn't as loud as my '03 Camry, it's pretty close.
Name a Brand better than kia and Hyundai ? (With the same price range)
Nobody :
“Ghost riding the whip”
Me: clicks off video
nice video bro,please do a night drive video with all interior and exterior lighting bro!!!
First time viewing your channel....great in depth review!! Thanks!!
love this car
Trunk release button is hidden within the Hyundai logo.
Oooo, good to know!
Press Up once, on the steering wheel it will repeat the playing track, if you want the previous, double press Up. Simple !
33k priced very well?
Good review. I now have 44k+ miles on my 2020 and consider it a sleeper of a mid sized sedan. For me it does every thing I want very well. I average better than EPA guesstimate for fuel consumption, but then I don't drive like this reviewer drives! I have had no issues with the car. Replaced tires at about 38k, but often new car tires do not hold up well. When all the world seems to be going mad for SUVs it is nice that Hyundai still offers sedans. When considering purchasing another vehicle I checked out Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and others but the Sonata offered more of what I wanted. I see the new 2024 Sonata will be dropping the 1.6 turbo and replacing it with a 2.5 non turbo. If you are considering a mid sized sedan, check out the Sonata Limited.
Great review! If only this car had an option for a 2.0L turbo with AWD...
There's a 2.5L turbo coming soon in the form of the Sonata N Line no words about AWD
Love the looks of the new Sonata!!😍😍It's ashame that the new Kia K5 skipped out on some features that are only available on the Sonata.
I test drove one last week and I really liked it! I honestly don’t like the back end as much but it’s not ugly. This, and the Palisade, have more tech than the Genesis cars currently
Nice, I just got one
'Smart park' is intended for use when a di$k hole parks to close and you can get in without hitting their vehicle. It's not just for moving the car back and forth. You can of course but it does have an intended purpose. Remember only the US/NA get as much space as we do to park. In other markets they get *a lot less* room for parking.
In the US the minimum is 9 feet wide but in most of Europe their largest are around 7.5 feet, many are even more narrow. Sonata is 6.2 feet wide. In Europe they would have around 7 inches on each side of the largest parking spots in a Sonata. Now can you see the possible use case?
I work for a Hyundai the trunk popper is integrated into the top of the h
One other thing l found out on the new Sonata is u can’t lift the windshield wipers in the down position because they hit the hood. The trick is u have to push the start button once without using the brake pedal then lift the wiper knob and hold it they will come up and stop. Then u can lift them. Im guessing they go below the hood to improve aerodynamics and reduce wind noise. I also noticed when driving the limited today we ran into a rain shower the wipers automatically came on and then the rain got hard they picked up speed automatically l thought that was cool. Also my car will drive itself same system he showed in this video.
Love, love, LOVE that you did a highway test!! So many others don't..I'm torn between this, a Mazda3, and an Accord. Liking the turn signal camera views but the lack of a tuning knob does irritate me slightly (coming from a 2019 Mazda CX-3)
Car is beautiful especially the interior...but the chrome from the sides of the car meeting the headlights LED strip is really weird looking to me.
Side mirrors are smaler than the previous sonatas, I like larger side mirrors
It’s so cool seeing you’re in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. When you got off at Ford Road and drove and turned on Prospect you were not too far from my location. I can see myself in this car so much now! 😂🤣. I hope to buy mine in August.
The top of the Hyundai emblem is supposed to be the trunk latch button on the rear
I really enjoyed the Lane keep assistance demonstration. It's hard to find good information about how well these new features work.
It's scary to see more and more cars don't come with a manual transmission. I daily drive a manual and even enjoy driving it in heavy traffic. I can't imagine in 5 years where we will be at.
I don’t get why people like manual transmissions, it’s a hassle. And less then 1% of the American public knows how to drive a manual car.
@@Aman-rs4uz Why is it a hassle? Also if people on the roads all drove manual, I bet there'd be a lot fewer accidents. People would be more focused on driving instead of spending time on their phones, doing makeup, doing their ties, or eating a burger or what not.
@@Aman-rs4uz Manual cars can be a hassle if you wanna do other things while driving, which increases your risks. If you are just focused on driving on public roads, I bet you'll get bored with an auto transmission. Manual transmission fills that void while still keeps you focused.
That's why I say manual cars are safer.
Brian good point, pros and cons of both in my opinion, I personally never had an interest in a manual vehicle. Automatic in my eyes is just more simplistic.
@@Aman-rs4uz I'm the opposite. I've never been interested in driving a car with automatic transmission. Manual cars are cheaper to buy and the transmission itself is more durable and cheaper to replace if needed. That extra pedal and the shifter don't really add any complexity to driving and they just feel natural once you get used to it.
The problem is it’s slow af, I want but I also want something quicker. Either 2020 accord, sonata or 2017 bmw m4 cause I’m feeling risky
You should’ve got Mazda 6
The taillight gives me Honda Civic vibes
that is funny that he mentioned his audio setup because when he was doing the walk around at the beginning it kept scaring the shit out of me thinking someone was behind me
Hahah, ghost riding the whip! Love this channel and car.
The hood release u have to push the top of the h on the emblem
Just an FYI I didn't see anyone mention you can open the trunk in the back without having to go to the driver door the button is integrated in the Hyundai logo at the top part
You can open the trunk from the back just push the emblem
Trunk release is in the top of the Hyundai emblem on the outside. So many journalists don't realize it and I find it a bit funny when they complain about not having an exterior release. But now you know.
For the audio system you can tune the bass and treble, like all audio systems, beside fade and ballance. And Bose is the audio choise for the planes, so ....
5:03 u can push the Hyundai emblem to open or ther is a feature that u can activate that will automatically open the trunk if u stand directly behind it for a couple seconds
OMG ! He honestly doesn’t know how to pop the trunk! I thought he is just joking to reveal that emblem hidden key as a surprise afterwards! Man you disappointed me!
Edit: I LOVE your videos! Keep up the good job! Put more info and numbers on screen.
🤷♂️
The catfish look is polarizing. I don't mind it. What I did mind was the very low ceiling and loafing engine. A car this size needs 200HP minimum. A turbo would help. The cockpit was nice, but not Mazda6 nice.
8:16 holy shit. That supprised me lowk
Your reviews man!
Good job. Really good job
Cool! I’ve always wanted to know what my car would look like driving away lol
I’m a huge Honda fan. The Accords have always treated me well with very little problems and that’s y I mostly stick with them. I was never really interested in Hyundai until I saw this video. No one I am close with has had one before so I have always been kind of wary of them cuz I didn’t really have much to go on in terms of quality and durability. I see people driving in them on my way to work but that’s it. In all honesty this car looks like it would make an excellent daily drive car going to work and back. I’m seriously considering getting this car the next time I’m in the market