The award-winning Hyundai Sonata lineup heads into 2016 offering more features, minor styling updates, suspension upgrades and improved fuel economy on models equipped with the 2.4L engine. The 2016 Sonata starts at $21,750, excluding $835 freight charge, and is arriving in dealerships now.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
Following its launch last year, the seventh-generation Sonata has garnered such accolades as being named “Best Midsize Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report and “Most Affordable Midsize Sedan” by Cars.com.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Eco © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
For 2016, the Sonata’s interior adds more content including Hyundai’s 7-inch color touchscreen Display Audio system, Android Auto and rearview camera system. In addition, a conventional sunroof is now available on Sport models and standard on Limited trims. Limited 2.0T models also add a heated function for the D-cut steering wheel.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
Visual enhancements to the Limited include a more aggressively styled front bumper from the Sport model with a 3-bar grille, a new 17-inch alloy wheel design and updated woodgrain pattern interior trim on vehicles with the beige interior.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
To reduce unsprung weight and improve handling, some of the Sonata’s suspension components are now crafted from aluminum instead of steel. The steering knuckle and the lower control arm in front and the upper control arm and assist arms in back are now aluminum.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata continues with its all four-cylinder engine lineup. A 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engine producing 185 horsepower and 178 lb. ft. of torque powers the SE, Limited and Sport models.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
A 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI motivates Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T models with 245 horsepower and 260 lb. ft. of torque. Changes introduced last year are a smaller turbine and compressor wheel helped provide better responsiveness and more torque in the low and mid RPM range. Both Theta engines are paired with a six-speed SHIFTRONIC ® automatic transmission.
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
The Eco model remains the fuel economy champion of the non-hybrid Sonatas with its 1.6-liter turbocharged Gamma four-cylinder with 177 horsepower and 195 lb. ft. of torque paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Eco models receive a 28 mpg EPA fuel economy rating in the city and 38 mpg on the highway for a class-leading 32 mpg combined.
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T © Hyundai Motor Company
Standard features include remote keyless entry with alarm, body color heated exterior power mirrors, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise control and Bluetooth hands-free phone system.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Eco © Hyundai Motor Company
Premium features such as HID Xenon headlights, panoramic sunroof and 10-speaker Infinity® 400-watt premium audio system with subwoofer are options. To simplify the Sonata lineup, the black leather interior with orange accents and brown leather interiors are no longer available and Urban Sunset exterior paint has been discontinued.
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
2016 Hyundai Sonata © Hyundai Motor Company
Standard safety equipment on the 2016 Sonata lineup includes Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System, seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with indicators for each tire. Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Smart Cruise Control with spot/start capability, Rear Parking Sensors, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) are available as options.
Specification
| SE | Sport | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Type | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder |
| Materials | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm |
| Displacement | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc |
| Horsepower (est.) | 185 @ 6,000 rpm | 185 @ 6,000 rpm | 185 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (est.) | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-speed electronic automatic with OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode | |||
| First | 4.212:1 | 4.212:1 | 4.212:1 |
| Second | 2.637:1 | 2.637:1 | 2.637:1 |
| Third | 1.800:1 | 1.800:1 | 1.800:1 |
| Fourth | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 |
| Reverse | 3.385:1 | 3.385:1 | 3.385:1 |
| Final Drive | 2.885:1 | 2.885:1 | 2.885:1 |
| Suspension | |||
| Front | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 23-mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 23-mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 23-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 17-mm stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 17-mm stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 17-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | |||
| Type | Column-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | Column-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | Column-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing |
| Overall Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.78 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | |||
| Front | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.0-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.0-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.0-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves (Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.6-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves - OPT) |
| Rear | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC |
| Tires | P205/65R16 (T125/80D16 Compact temporary spare tire) | P215/55R17 (T125/80D16 Compact temporary spare tire) | P215/55R17 (T125/80D16 Compact temporary spare tire) |
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5-in. alloy wheel | 17 x 7.0-in. alloy wheel | 17 x 7.0-in. alloy wheel |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. |
| Overall length | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. |
| Overall width | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
| Overall height | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. |
| Tread width (front/rear) | 63.5 in. / 63.8 in. | 63.1 in. / 63.3 in. | 63.1 in. / 63.3 in. |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Head room | |||
| Front | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. |
| Rear | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Leg room | |||
| Front | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Rear | 35.6 in. | 35.6 in. | 35.6 in. |
| Shoulder room | |||
| Front | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Rear | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip room | |||
| Front | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
| Rear | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
| EPA passenger volume | 106.1 cu.ft. | 106.1 cu.ft. | 106.1 cu.ft. |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. |
| EPA total volume | 122.4 cu.ft. | 122.4 cu.ft. | 122.4 cu.ft. |
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons |
| Curb Weight | |||
| 2.4L | 3,250 lbs | 3,311 lbs | 3,380 lbs |
| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Highway | 38 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | |||
| Maximum towing capacity | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Sport 2.0T | Limited 2.0T | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Type | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder |
| Turbo type | Twin Scroll | Twin Scroll |
| Materials | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 mm x 86.0 mm | 86.0 mm x 86.0 mm |
| Displacement | 2.0 liters / 1,998 cc | 2.0 liters / 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower (est.) | 245 @ 6,000 rpm | 245 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (est.) | 260 lb-ft @ 1,350–4,000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 1,350–4,000 rpm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission | ||
| 6-speed electronic automatic with OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode | ||
| First | 4.766:1 | 4.766:1 |
| Second | 2.946:1 | 2.946:1 |
| Third | 1.917:1 | 1.917:1 |
| Fourth | 1.420:1 | 1.420:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 |
| Reverse | 3.393:1 | 3.393:1 |
| Final Drive | 2.885:1 | 2.885:1 |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent multi-link design with stiffer coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 18-mm stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link design with stiffer coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 18-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Type | Dual-pinion rack-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | Dual-pinion rack-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing |
| Overall Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.78 | 2.78 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | ||
| Front | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.6-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.6-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| Rear | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC |
| Tires | P235/45R18 (T125/80D16 Compact temporary spare tire) | P235/45R18 (T125/80D16 Compact temporary spare tire) |
| Wheels | 18 x 7.5-in. Hyper Silver alloy wheel | 18 x 7.5-in. Hyper Silver alloy wheel |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. |
| Overall length | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. |
| Overall width | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
| Overall height | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. |
| Tread width (front/rear) | 62.9 in. / 63.1 in. | 62.9 in. / 63.1 in. |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Head room | ||
| Front | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. |
| Rear | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Leg room | ||
| Front | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Rear | 35.6 in. | 35.6 in. |
| Shoulder room | ||
| Front | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Rear | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip room | ||
| Front | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
| Rear | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
| EPA passenger volume | 106.1 cu.ft. | 106.1 cu.ft. |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.3 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. |
| EPA total volume | 122.4 cu.ft. | 122.4 cu.ft. |
| Capacities | ||
| Fuel | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons |
| Curb Weight | ||
| 2.0T | 3,492 lbs | 3,589 lbs |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| City | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Highway | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Combined | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | ||
| Maximum towing capacity | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Eco | |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Type | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder |
| Turbo type | Twin Scroll |
| Materials | Aluminum block and heads |
| Bore and Stroke | 77.0 mm x 85.0 mm |
| Displacement | 1.6 liters / 1,591 cc |
| Horsepower (est.) | 178 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque (est.) | 195 lb-ft @ 1,500-4,500 rpm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission | |
| 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) electronic controlled with dry dual clutch | |
| First | 3.929:1 |
| Second | 2.318:1 |
| Third | 2.043:1 |
| Fourth | 1.070:1 |
| Fifth | 0.822:1 |
| Sixth | 0.884:1 |
| Seventh | 0.721:1 |
| Reverse | 5.304:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.294:1 / 3.174:1 |
| Suspension | |
| Front | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 23-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 17-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | |
| Type | Column-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing |
| Overall Ratio | 14.3:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.78 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 35.8 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | |
| Front | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 12.0-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| Rear | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC |
| Tires | P205/65R16 (Tire Mending Kit) |
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5-in. alloy wheel |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in. |
| Overall length | 191.1 in. |
| Overall width | 73.4 in. |
| Overall height | 58.1 in. |
| Tread width (front/rear) | 63.5 in. / 63.8 in. |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.27 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Head room | |
| Front | 40.4 in. |
| Rear | 38.0 in. |
| Leg room | |
| Front | 45.5 in. |
| Rear | 35.6 in. |
| Shoulder room | |
| Front | 57.9 in. |
| Rear | 56.5 in. |
| Hip room | |
| Front | 55.3 in. |
| Rear | 56.1 in. |
| EPA passenger volume | 106.1 cu.ft. |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.3 cu. ft. |
| EPA total volume | 122.4 cu.ft. |
| Capacities | |
| Fuel | 18.5 gallons |
| Curb Weight | |
| 1.6T Eco | 3,219 lbs |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 mpg |
| Highway | 38 mpg |
| Combined | 32 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Maximum towing capacity | Not Recommended |
