The 2020 Sonata that Hyundai brought to LA this week is different than the model they showcased earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, and for good reason.
Unlike the NY car, this particular example is a finished product (back then we didn’t know specs/pricing). It is the flagship Limited version, equipped with the 1.6-liter turbo-four unit and wearing a shade of blue called Story Sea. It is the best-equipped 2020 Sonata money can buy and it costs upwards of $33,300.
In return for your money, you get a Color Head Up Display, Hyundai Digital Key, Blind-Spot View Monitor with Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and loads more as standard.
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A quick glance at the interior also confirms this is no mere entry-level or even mid-level trim, as you get a dual tone leather aesthetic, the available 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen sat-nav display, Bose audio system, heated and ventilated front seats and more.
As for performance, the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine develops 180 HP and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque, channeled to the wheels with the help of an eight-speed automatic transmission, where the shifter features buttons instead of a traditional knob.
While the 2020 Sonata won’t arrive in dealerships until next month, the folks from Kelley Blue Book did manage to take one for a spin and it was precisely the top-spec Limited 1.6T version, which they praised for its high interior quality and modern onboard tech, calling it a “strong” offering as far as midsize sedans are concerned.