2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Radiant Silver Metallic

Overview

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid blends advanced fuel-saving technology with a sleek, modern design and generous standard features. Coated in Radiant Silver Metallic, this midsize hybrid sedan offers eye-catching style, spacious comfort, and a well-balanced drive. Positioned as Hyundai's first entry into the hybrid market, the Sonata Hybrid combines innovation with value, making it an appealing choice for eco-conscious drivers who don't want to compromise on comfort or performance.

Exterior

• Color: Radiant Silver Metallic – a bright, clean silver with a refined metallic sparkle that enhances the car’s sculpted body lines and modern design.

• Body Style: 4-door sedan

• Wheels: 16-inch eco-spoke alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires for improved fuel economy

• Lighting:

  • LED-accented projector headlights

  • LED taillights

  • Front fog lights with chrome bezels

• Grille & Styling:

  • Unique hybrid-specific hexagonal front grille with blue accenting

  • Aerodynamic rear spoiler and reshaped bumpers to reduce drag

  • Subtle “Hybrid” badging on the front fenders and trunk lid

• Glass & Mirrors:

  • Solar control glass

  • Heated, power-adjustable side mirrors with integrated turn signals

Interior

• Upholstery: Premium leather seating surfaces in a solid dark gray interior theme.

• Dashboard & Trim:

  • Clean, modern layout with soft-touch materials and hybrid-specific displays

  • Blue backlit gauges and hybrid energy flow monitor

• Seating:

  • 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support

  • Comfortable and spacious rear seats with a 60/40 split fold-down option (with limited trunk pass-through due to hybrid battery placement)

• Infotainment & Technology:

  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition

  • AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers

  • USB and auxiliary input jacks

• Convenience Features:

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

  • Proximity key entry with push-button start

  • Cruise control and steering-wheel-mounted audio/phone controls

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® and compass (optional)

Performance & Hybrid Powertrain

• Engine: 2.4L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (Theta II) paired with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor

• Total System Output: 206 horsepower (combined gas/electric)

• Electric Motor Power: 40 hp

• Battery: 270V lithium polymer battery pack (compact and lighter than traditional nickel-metal hydride systems)

• Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual mode (not CVT like most hybrids)

• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)

• Fuel Economy (EPA Estimated):

  • City: 34 mpg

  • Highway: 39 mpg

  • Combined: 36 mpg

• Hybrid Features:

  • Regenerative braking system

  • Engine stop-start system at idle

  • EV mode for short-distance electric-only driving

Safety & Security

• Airbags: Advanced dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and side-curtain airbags

• Electronic Systems:

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

  • Traction Control System (TCS)

  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

  • Brake Assist

• Other Safety Features:

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

  • Active front head restraints

Driving Experience

The 2012 Sonata Hybrid offers a smooth and refined ride with instant torque from the electric motor and seamless transitions between electric and gasoline power. It’s quieter than many non-hybrids, with a composed suspension and responsive steering. The 6-speed automatic transmission provides a more natural driving feel compared to CVT-equipped competitors, making it a more engaging hybrid to drive.

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