Sonata Hybrid or Optima Hybrid?
With its attractive looks, seamless performance, and excellent value, the Sonata Hybrid will no doubt compete well against competitors like the Camry Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid. The most intense competition, however, might very well come from its sister car, the Kia Optima Hybrid. The two cars share the same chassis and powertrain, but the Optima Hybrid features a completely different exterior and interior design.
Having recently driven the new Optima Hybrid, we can verify that the two cars are very similar in terms of how they drive. The Sonata Hybrid is priced a few hundred dollars less, starting at $25,795, but for most customers pricing will be similar enough to not make a difference.
That leaves the interior/exterior design aesthetics, which is a very subjective decision. This author prefers the Optima and its linear, muscular design, but when asked to compare, many others preferred the Sonata and its more swoopy, fluid design. Either way you choose, it’s nice to see several compelling new entries in the mid-size hybrid sedan segment.
BUILD | INTERIOR | PERFORMANCE | HANDLING | STYLING | VALUE | OVERALL | |
RATING | 4.5 | 4.25 | 4.0 | 3.75 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.25 / B+ |
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