2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Price: $29,649-$37,499. As tested: $37,499 Type: Mid-size sedan Propulsion: Front-wheel-drive gasoline internal-combustion and electric hybrid Cargo: 380 litres Gasoline engine: 2.0-litre, fourcylinder, direct injection. Battery capacity: 1.62 kilowatthours Transmission: Six-speed electronic automatic Power/torque: 193 horsepower (combined) Fuel consumption L/100 km: 5.9 city, 5.3 highway. As tested: 6.4 combined. Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel disc, with ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist Tires: P205/65R16 all-season or P215/55R17 all-season (Limited and Ultimate). Accessibility: Front, excellent, front. Rear, low opening. Selected features: Drive Mode Select, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, 7 airbags, Windshield wiper de-icer, Tire mending kit, Heated side mirrors, Proximity keyless entry with push-button ignition and security alarm system, Hands-free "Smart Trunk" with automatic opening. Competition: Ford Fusion hybrid, Honda Accord hybrid, Kia Optima hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid. What’s best: Apparent high build quality, Ease of operating touchscreen. What’s worst: “Floaty” sensation on bumps, shift to more conventional exterior and interior design. Most interesting: In “Charge” mode, the gasoline engine not only powers the car but also acts as a generator, replenishing the battery to permit EV driving in the city. Score: 8/10 Website: hyundaicanada.com