2022 Hyundai Sonata in Barrhaven
2022 Hyundai Sonata in Barrhaven
Posted on October 29, 2021
The Sonata is a long-running success story for Hyundai, with the mid-size sedan enjoying decades of high sales even as the burgeoning SUV market eclipsed every other format. The model is now into its eighth generation, with each one improving on the last to deliver the latest, highly attractive model. The 2022 Hyundai Sonata is now available for test drive at our Barrhaven dealership, and here are the key highlights you can expect to discover.
Exterior and Styling
It isn't always easy for a mid-size sedan to stand out from the crowd, but the Sonata immediately impresses with its shapely looks. The aggressive front end gives a fleeting impression of a muscle car, while the backward-sloping roofline encloses a spacious cabin before dropping down to a high, chunky rear end. The overall look is of a sleek coupe or grand touring model translated into a more convenient sedan format, and marks the Sonata out as a high-end car to be reckoned with.
Extensive Powertrain Options
There are four powertrain configurations available for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, all based around front-wheel drive but with varying engine types. At the entry level, a 2.5L I-4 engine makes a generous 191 horsepower and 181lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, providing plenty enough power to shift the mid-size frame through city streets and along highways with ease.
Moving up to the 1.6L turbo engine drops the horsepower a little to 180 hp, but boosts the torque to 195lb-ft to give punchier performance and faster acceleration times. Hybrid fans will enjoy the combination of 2.0L gas engine with an electric motor, together making 192 horsepower, this time mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
But for performance fans, the highlight of the range is the N Line model which boasts a 2.5L turbo mill pushing out 290 horsepower and 311lb-ft of torque for a searing level of performance rarely found in a mainstream sedan.
Infotainment and Technology
All models of the 2022 Hyundai Sonata come with an infotainment touchscreen display, sized at 8" as standard with a larger 10.3" option available. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto handle smartphone integration on every model, while advanced features including wireless charging, navigation, and a 12.3" digital instrument cluster are available as optional upgrades.
Safety and Driver Assist
The Sonata earned five out of five marks in crash tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alongside a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The great safety record is upheld by a solid array of active systems and driver assist features, with standard and available highlights including:
- Lane keep assist.
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go.
- In-dash blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts.
- Automatic high beams.
Experience the 2022 Hyundai Sonata in Barrhaven
See for yourself why the Sonata has enjoyed decades of success by booking a test drive of the 2022 model from our Barrhaven location. If you're looking for a mid-sized sedan with plenty of character, high-end performance, and bags of technology, you won't go wrong with the Sonata.