'18 Hyundai Sonata

Engine

2.4L gasoline direct injected 4-cyl., all aluminum

Power (SAE net)

185 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

178 lb.-ft. (241 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

88 x 97

Compression ratio

11.3:1

Transmission

6-speed automatic with Shiftronic

Wheelbase

110.4 ins. (2,804 mm)

Overall length

191.1 ins. (4,854 mm)

Overall width

73.4 ins. (1,864 mm)

Overall height

58.1 ins. (1,476 mm)

Curb weight

TBA

Price as tested

$28,410, incl. $885 freight & handling charge

Fuel economy

25/35 mpg (9.4-6.7 L/100 km)

Competition

Honda Accord, Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Kia Optima, Mazda6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat

Pros

Cons

More stylish than before

CUVs more dominant than before

2.4L/6AT combo has spunk

2.0T/8AT doesn’t, barring sport mode

Jazzy interior elements

They come at a price