Everything and anything relating to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:41:52 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:41:52 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/133/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 02:00:25 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53602/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53602/ invalid@example.com (rhwinger) rhwinger
Google maps my not be the most glamorous image on the screen, but:

• Voice navigation works a lot better, IMHO.
  
• Traffic info is better than paid native system. Hands down better.
  
• Finding a destination seems a lot more intuitive

Getting around the screen to activate different features is a bit klunky, but once there, functionality seems generally better.

System reads texts messages. A plus for me.

I was really hoping for better traffic info, and this update delivers IMHO. Well worth the price of...

Android Auto Update]]> 11 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:01:02 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41104/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41104/ invalid@example.com (owlmaster08) owlmaster08 26 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:11:49 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52641/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52641/ invalid@example.com (rhwinger) rhwinger
This IS the first fill, and I usually stop filling on the first nozzle click. I try to go to the same pump to minimize nozzle shut off variation. I neglected to take a pic after the fill, but I did see a couple segments in the low 60's during the tank, but I'm still getting used to this beautiful machine.

Tomorrow we...

2016 HSH First Tank]]> 20 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:01:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53100/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53100/ invalid@example.com (rhwinger) rhwinger
One of the first albums I REALLY enjoyed was The Very Best Of Marc Cohn. (Managed to score some tickets to see him April 23rd in Richmond!!) One song in particular, 'One Safe Place Live' really just grabbed me. I'm not a fan of live recordings, but this one just blew me away. The clarity of the...

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Technology Package Sound]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 02:30:25 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49822/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49822/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1
Here is a video of what it is doing. This is on a 10 mile flat section of freeway with an elevation change of 12 feet. 60 degree outside temp, slight tail wind, windows up, HVAC and all accessories are off.
At 2:09 into the video the SoC reaches 95%, for the duration of the trip there and back, the car never went into EV except when decelerating on the off ramp....

2013 HSH never goes into EV]]> 13 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:50:41 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43361/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/43361/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1
1) The car only seems to use 25% of the battery. Anything below 50% and the car wants to charge the battery. It switches to EV as soon as it reaches 75% SoC.
Of course I can get it to go into EV at any point between 50 and 75%, but have yet to see it charge above 75% or go below 50% unless I'm "forcing" it to.

2) I take my kid to school every morning. It is a very short trip, approx. 2 mile round trip, about 50/50 uphill/downhill. I realize the car will get it's worst mpg at this point, BUT is 5 to 10 mpg what I...

2012 Sonata Hybrid Battery]]> 5 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:02:49 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48870/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48870/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1
Anyone else experience this? Is this normal behavior for this car?]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:35:31 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48702/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48702/ invalid@example.com (eharper) eharper Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:06:35 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45453/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45453/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqvJkJetx8U&feature=player_embedded

[flash]http://www.youtube.com/v/zqvJkJetx8U?version=3[/flash]]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:47:38 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44817/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44817/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1 I was having a few problems with my car. I wasn't too concerned because it should all be taken care of by warranty. However, I was afraid of getting into the cycle of the dealer telling me nothing is wrong, having to go on drives to demonstrate issues and having my car spend a good amount of time in the shop.

The reason I took it onto the shop was because of a vibration. I also suspected some other things weren't quite right so I drove a new HSH while I was there and confirmed my suspicions.

Here is how things worked out for me:
When I dropped...

My dealer surprised me today!]]> 3 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:44:41 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44424/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44424/ invalid@example.com (beaver) beaver
I am posting this thread to see if anyone else has issues with highway driving vs. city driving with respect to MPG efficiency. I drive a Fully loaded 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The car is brand new and I definitely enjoy this beast of a sexy vehicle. However, I been using the Fuel Consumption chart to track my fuel efficiency, and my god, am I loving the city mileage I am getting - averaging 40 mpg/5.5 L per 100km. The chart is always in the green for the most part. However, when driving on the highway I struggle to keep the grid around 25 to 30 mpg. and that's just...

Highway vs City Driving]]> 5 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:06:30 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44433/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44433/ invalid@example.com (darrelldb1) darrelldb1
I'm looking for recommendations as to the type, brand, viscosity, fill level, etc..
The dealer will be doing this, will I even have any of these options?

TIA]]> 1 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:08:52 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39190/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39190/ invalid@example.com (carrmann) carrmann

Please post a pic as well if you would like!

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Sonata Hybrid v. Prius--- Indecision!]]> 19 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:10:36 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39670/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39670/ invalid@example.com (landongolf) landongolf ]]> 4 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:23:38 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39601/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39601/ invalid@example.com (carrmann) carrmann
Im very confused as I thought blue drive is more fuel efficient, and thats what the manual says as well.

The 'eco guide' actually is lower when i Dont use blue mode, and it seems easier to maintain speed than it is when in...

Blue drive]]> 4 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:55:53 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38668/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38668/ invalid@example.com (David Gershon) David Gershon http://green.autoblog.com/2011/04/02/hyundai-1-550-sonata-hybrids-to-hit-u-s-dealerships-within-day/]]> 15 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:15:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39029/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/39029/ invalid@example.com (Airbalancer) Airbalancer