Hyundai Sonata hybrid

Priceless? Hyundai lifetime hybrid battery guarantee nontransferable

Price premium for that lifetime battery guarantee?

Just a hybrid marketing ploy?

Last month we covered Hyundai’s lifetime Sonata hybrid battery warranty that guarantees that Hyundai will replace the lithium-ion battery pack in the Sonata hybrid and recycle it, if needed. Then, however, we weren’t sure if that warranty would be transferable.

Unfortunately, the warranty is not transferable, but it’s still a good industry standard that other automakers should follow, as long as it doesn’t affect pricing. Read more…

Lifetime battery guarantee: Hyundai’s challenge to the hybrid competition

A battery challenge for the hybrid industry

Buying into lithium hybrids

There’s no doubt that consumers are interested in hybrid cars, but there is a big difference between being interested and actually buying a hybrid, and years of consumer data prove that point. Obviously, cost is the biggest hybrid deal killer, but battery worries continue to bother many potential customers.

But that is no longer a worry if you buy the Hyundai Sonata hybrid since it’s battery pack comes with a lifetime warranty. Read more…

Hyundai Sonata hybrid testimonials

Is the Hyundai Sonata hybrid worthy?

Would you buy another Sonata hybrid?

Are you the owner of a Hyundai Sonata hybrid? Tell us about your experiences with the Sonata hybrid. What kind of gas mileage do you achieve in your hybrid Sonata, and in what kind of driving?

What advice would you give to potential Sonata hybrid buyers? What tips can you provide to other Sonata hybrid owners?

Add your Hyundai Sonata hybrid testimonial in the comments.

Check out sister site Soultek.com for more on the Hyundai Sonata hybrid.

2012 Toyota Camry hybrid versus 2012 Hyundai Sonata hybrid – MT

Can the Sonata hybrid top the Camry hybrid?

2012 hybrid sedan domination, at least on the highway

What’s the best way to check out the fuel economy of a few hybrid cars? A long highway cruise, of course, at least if you’re MotorTrend.

Obviously, that doesn’t make the greatest sense in the hybrid world, but there’s still some information that can be gleaned from MT’s flawed ideas. Read more…

Cost-effectiveness: To buy a hybrid sedan or not

Sonata hybrid is the least cost-effective hybrid sedan

Some hybrids are more cost-effective than others

Is it worth it to buy a hybrid? That depends on many factors, including the hybrid being considered.

In terms of hybrid sedans, however, the most cost-effective hybrids still take 6 years to recover their costs compared to their conventional counterparts. Others take up to 10 years. Read more…

Total domination: Toyota owns 65.9 percent of hybrid/EV market

Best in class fuel economy and price in 2012, despite NiMH

Honda in second at 9 percent

Toyota is using old NiMH battery technology because they invested too early in the wrong kind of lithium technology, and that caused them to fall behind in plug-in vehicles. At least that’s what I hear from many in the battery-powered game.

Poor old Toyota. Already a technological has-been.

Yet, Toyota still owns 65.9 percent of the hybrid/EV market in terms of the only benchmark that matters: sales. Read more…

Labor Day car shopping: Best hybrid deals

Altima hybrid a top deal this Labor Day

One hybrid appears to be your best buy

On the way out to the Labor Day parade and barbecue this weekend, many Americans will also fit in a trip to their local car dealership to check out the deals, as Labor Day is traditionally known as one of the best car shopping holidays of the year.

And heading into the weekend, one hybrid is one of the best deals nationwide, at least according to Consumer Reports. Read more…

Hyundai, Kia hybrids come up a little short

A great looking hybrid, but......

No wonder Hyundai believes ICE is the key to better fuel economy

Boy did I have high hopes for Hyundai hybrid cars a few years ago. While Hyundai was slow to the hybrid game, as their hybrids moved closer and closer to reality, a few pretty bullish forecasts were teed up by a few South Korean executives.

Plus, its cool lithium-polymer battery technology seemed like maybe it could be a game changer. Read more…

Kia Optima hybrid delayed until late Spring

Optima hybrid due later this Spring

A tough start for Hyundai’s hybrids

Because of changing regulations regarding the noise that hybrid and electric vehicles need to make for better safety, Hyundai recently delayed the full launch of the Sonata hybrid. While partial deliveries have been restarted, far greater supplies should be available in late April.

Unfortunately, this Sonata hybrid delay continues to delay the launch of the Kia Optima hybrid. Read more…

Hyundai Sonata hybrid delayed due to gov regulations

Out of compliance

Sonata hybrid just doesn’t sound right

Because of new government regulations requiring an artificial engine noise for hybrid and plug-in vehicles when in electric mode – when the cars are virtually silent, at least compared to conventional cars – the Hyundai Sonata hybrid has been delayed.

Rather than begin selling Sonata hybrids that would only have to be recalled later, Hyundai has decided to upgrade their sound systems before delivery. Read more…