Hybrid model boasts differentiated design including cross hole cascading grille and rear spoiler
Solar roof system increases travel distance while preventing battery discharge
The first application of ASC technology in\creases shift time by 30% enhancing driving experience and fuel economy
July 28, 2019 – Hyundai Motor launched Sonata Hybrid equipped with world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) technology and solar roof system.
The Sonata hybrid boasts hybrid exclusive design with enhanced dynamic elements. The hybrid model is equipped with unique characterizing cross hole cascading grille, rear spoiler, and alloy wheel which not only accentuate the look and feel of an eco-friendly vehicle but also provide fine-tuned aerodynamics.
Hyundai Motor’s solar roof system makes its debut on the Sonata Hybrid. The system recharges the battery to increase travel distance while preventing unnecessary battery discharge. The solar roof system, with 6 hours of daily charging, is expected to increase travel distance by an extra 1,300km annually.
Hyundai also applied world first ASC technology to improve the dynamic driving experience and fuel economy of the vehicle.
ASC applies new control logic software to the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), which then controls the electric motor to align the rotational speeds of the engine and transmission, ultimately reducing gear shift time by 30%.
With the synchronization, ASC not only improves hybrid vehicle’s acceleration performance and fuel economy, but also durability of the transmission by minimizing friction during a gear shift.
Sonata is equipped with Smartstream G2.0 GDi HEV engine and 6-speed hybrid transmission. The engine’s power output is 152ps and maximum torque is 19.2kgf·m. The vehicle’s electric motor delivers power output of 38kw and maximum torque of 205 Nm. Combined system power output is 195ps and vehicle also boasts combined fuel economy of 20.1km/l.
Continuing from Sonata, the hybrid has latest high tech convenience features such as Digital Key.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Sonata is fitted with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) which is capable of pedestrian detection, an advanced active safety feature that alerts drivers to emergency situations, and braking autonomously if required. Using front radar and front view camera sensors, FCA operates in three stages. Initially warning the driver visually and acoustically, it assesses the nature of the collision danger and can apply increasing amounts of braking force to avoid a collision or minimize damage when a collision is unavoidable. The system is activated when a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist is sensed in front of the car.
Lane Follow Assist
Lane Follow Assist automatically adjusts steering to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane of travel. LFA can keep the vehicle centered at speeds between 0 and 145 kilometers per hour on both highways and city streets.
Technical Specification
| Length (mm) | 4,900 | |
| Width (mm) | 1,860 | |
| Height (mm) | 1,445 | |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2,840 | |
| Engine | Smartstream G2.0 GDi HEV | |
| Transmission | 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission | |
| Combined Fuel Economy (km/l) | 20.1 (16inch) 19.1 (17inch) | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,999 | |
| Engine | Max. Power Output (ps) | 152 |
| Max. Torque (kgf·m) | 19.2 | |
| Motor | Max. Power Output (kw) | 38 |
| Max. Torque (N·m) | 205 | |
| System Power Output (ps) | 195 | |
| Trunk Space (ℓ, VDA) | 510 |
＊All features mentioned above, including fuel economy are of model sold in the Korean Market. Features and specification may vary by the market.
About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond with its range of world-class vehicles and mobility services offered available in more than 200 countries. Employing more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai sold more than 4.5 million vehicles globally. Hyundai Motor Company continues to enhance its product line-up with vehicles that are helping to build solutions for a more sustainable future, such as NEXO – the world’s first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV. In 2018 the company revealed its new design philosophy ‘Sensuous Sportiness’, which will be embodied by all upcoming Hyundai vehicles.