2019 Sonata Hybrid Interior

What the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In hybrid lack in style, they make up for in terms of ergonomics, comfort, and ease of use. Simply laid out, the controls are logical and easy to learn. The seating meanwhile is comfortable, and even the manually-adjustable driver's seat on the Hybrid SE offers a wide range of adjustment to get comfortable. The tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel protrudes far as well which helps taller drivers. Available features include power adjustment, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and leather upholstery. Rear seating is generous with most adults likely to be comfortable. Taller occupants may find headroom a little scant due to the sloping roofline, while taller front occupants may find the available sunroof cutting into headroom. The rear bench seats include two full sets of LATCH anchors for child seats.

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Seating and Interior Space

The Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid both seat five occupants, all of whom will enjoy generous amounts of space with legroom a big plus over rivals in this segment, even for taller adult passengers in the rear of the cabin. Headroom is largely acceptable, but the sloping roofline can impede the space for taller rear occupants, while the available sunroof can have the same effect for taller front passengers. Standard manual adjustment on lower trims, with power adjustment on higher trims, gives a wide range of driver and front passenger seat adjustment, with comfortable and supportive seats suitable for longer journeys. The steering column is tilt and telescopically adjustable, and all drivers are able to get comfortable regardless of height. Visibility is ample, but not exceptional for this class, though we're not complaining about anything wrong in particular.

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Interior Colors and Materials

A range of interior colors and materials are available depending on the trim selected. Standard cloth upholstery is equipped on the Hybrid SE and base Plug-In Hybrid models, available only in gray on the Plug-In, while the Hybrid gets the option of a beige alternative. The lower dash and door panels are color coded to the upholstery tone, while dash inserts are a metallic finish. The Plug-In Hybrid Limited gets two available trim options, with leather available in either Emerald Blue with Shade Line dash inlays or Gray leather with dark woodgrain dash and door accents. Both of those are also available on the Hybrid Limited, but the top-trim Hybrid model also gets available Beige leather with standard woodgrain accents.

2019 Sonata Hybrid Trunk and Cargo Space

The Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In lose out on cargo volume compared to the non-hybrid versions due to the trunk-mounted battery pack. The Hybrid boasts a still usable 13.3 cubic feet of cargo volume, but the Plug-In's cargo volume drops to a paltry 9.9 cubic feet which lags behind the space offered by the Chevrolet Volt and Honda Clarity Plug-In (15.5 cubic feet) - both built on bespoke platforms with clever battery storage solutions. The Hybrid also lags behind rivals like the Honda Accord Hybrid. All Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models feature hands-free trunk access which works without having to stand on one leg waving a foot under the bumper to gain access, but the trunk lid doesn't pop all the way open and the lift-over height is awkward for loading heavier items. Only the Hybrid Limited offers 60/40 split folding rear seats, which means three of the four models available are severely limited in terms of versatility and practicality.

Interior storage is decent, mirroring the storage binnacles and pockets found in the standard Sonata, which makes both hybrid models practical, but nothing exceptional in the segment. The available wireless charging pad is rubberized which makes it grip smartphones impressively.

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2019 Sonata Hybrid Infotainment and Features

Features

All four Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In variants are extensively equipped, with items like dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert standard on all. The base Sonata Plug-In benefits from a hands-free trunk lid, heated front seats, and driver's seat power adjustment, while the Limited trims of each add LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, ventilated front seats, and on the Hybrid Limited, a panoramic sunroof. Extra driver assistance features are also equipped, such as lane keep assist, autmatic emergency braking, and driver attention warning, while optional extras on the Hybrid Limited include a heated steering wheel, rear park sensors, and wireless device charging, all standard on the Plug-In Limited.

Infotainment

Standard technology levels are decent across the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In range. A seven-inch touchscreen is standard on all but the Plug-Hybrid Limited, featuring AM/FM/MP3 audio and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay functionality, along with six speakers. The Plug-In Hybrid Limited gets a standard eight-inch touchscreen and eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system, along with wireless device charging, a system available as part of an options package on the Hybrid Limited. The system also includes navigation with three months of complimentary access to SiriusXM Travel Link, and the Infinity audio include Clari-Fi music restoration technology. All models but the Hybrid SE feature SiriusXM and HD Radio functionality, and a rear seat USB charge port.