One of the best if not the best new offerings for 2016 proves to be exceptionally good. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Dec. 10, 2015 A 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV-27 seen on the Southern California coast during the short lead earlier this year. $34,600 to start which includes the 17-inch Eco-spoke alloys, hands-free Smart Trunk, Dimension premium audio system, 8-inch touchscreen NAVI and Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA). The 2016 Sonata PHEV-27 Limited starts at $38,600 USD. D&H adds $835 to those retail prices while both the Base SE and Limited are eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. On the efficiency front, 27 miles of all-electric range and a 38/41/40 mpgUS city/highway/combined on gasoline. The advanced powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was named to the prestigious Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. This is the first time that a PHEV has made the list. The 2016 Sonata PHEV-27 provides the efficiency of an all-electric without the undesirable aspects of BEV ownership. A key accolade beyond its award winning drivetrain is its Best-in-class total interior volume and advanced safety technologies. The vehicle is powered by Hyundai’s heavily atkinsonized 154 hp and 140 lb. ft. of torque 2.0L GDI I4 mated to a 6-speed AT with a 50 kW electric motor in place of the standard torque converter. The electric motor is supplied by an LG 9.8 kWh Li-Po traction battery providing an EPA all-electric range (AER) of 27 miles. Drew Winter, Editor-in-chief, WardsAuto World: From our 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and PHEV Review, here are more details on the Sonata PHEV-27 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV-27 A mighty fuel saver along the mighty Pacific. Mike O’Brien, VP, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America: I think we all agree.
