2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited - POV Review

MSRP: From $33,500
Horsepower: 180 hp; Torque: 195 lb-ft
MPG: 27 city / 36 highway
Curb weight: 3,336 lbs
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder
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[@AwesomeKicks]

The POV filming, the structure, the length, the mix of driving and showing interior/exterior, the image and sound quality, the lack of annoying music (instead we get demo of speakers), the overall vibe, hell even your voice is on point. You make some of the best car reviews. No doubt. Savagegeese is also my favourite. Keep it up, because we need more people like you in this world. I'm tired of all the fake reviews that copy other reviews. I'm booking an airline ticket as we speak to visit you from Sweden and give you a real handshake and hug. 🤝

[@gmoney505]

your weird af

[@AwesomeKicks]

@@gmoney505 Lol, this comment was from before the corona virus. I would have been a little weird otherwise, that I agree.

[@furiousfragment7082]

Truer words were never spoken, especially about shitty music that car reviewers add in their video. Electronic crap zoom zing zong shit. This is how reviews should be made.

[@humayrapeerally1221]

@@furiousfragment7082 that zing zong at the end made me laugh so much! Lol

[@DoodleyDavid]

I’m so glad I bought this car. 2,000 miles and I have absolutely no complaints!

[@Smileydudekxy]

David Vander Waal what trim ?

[@DoodleyDavid]

Ivan Gonzalez I bought an SEL Plus with the tech package

[@dennistyler8746]

Better not have no complaints yet, lol. Cheers...

[@Smileydudekxy]

David Vander Waal beauty, congrats

[@GhostOfAMachine]

And its an absolute beauty. Congrats

[@jasonlillis3437]

The trunk release is hidden in the top of the trunk emblem. You get a lot of car for your money with Hyundai.

[@treerexaudi]

Good point

[@KittRembo]

Joshua Jacob it’s nice. Definitely makes the backend flow a little better than normal sedans

[@frogskinshoelace]

Volkswagen started it. VW > Hyundai

[@rushdanrushil4771]

Damn

[@michaellim4165]

@@frogskinshoelace Volkswagen cheats. Hyundai > VW.

[@ileref]

Hyundai definitely has some underrated sedans. A lot of value for the money - so you don’t need to get the top trim to enjoy a lot of these features. I hope the sales for this generation definitely give them more reason to keep improving

[@tahir9]

Whoever is designing cars at hyundai, this car and then the 2020 santa fe, should be awarded!

[@kingalex29339]

and the new Elantra 😍

[@kingalex29339]

Hyundai’s always been underrated. You get a lot of car for your money and i’ve never had reliability issues with a Hyundai vehicle.

[@saminkhan5735]

The interior is just eye candy 😍😍😍😍😍

[@deutschelehrer69]

Eye candy!!!! What a description

[@ibrahimkamran5552]

@J20 I think that depends on the color and rims. The yellow color with darker rims looks really nice tbh

[@ibrahimkamran5552]

@J20 alrighty

[@azera55555]

A PHEV Sonata N would be an absolute dream Really love this new sonata, the styling has definitely grown on me

[@Arhtehc]

One of the only reviewers who acknowledges the sound systems and the binaural audio is really helpful

[@treerexaudi]

I saw one of these the other day, I didn't know what it was because the front through me off, very futuristic

[@amcb2035]

MEGAOOF

[@treerexaudi]

@@amcb2035 c:

[@juan193]

"Ghost riding the whip" GOOD GOD! now this is some A+ car journalism!

[@TheTopher]

Just trying to keep it classy 😄

[@juan193]

@@TheTopher you sure do man! I love your content so much! Keep the clever comments coming too!

[@BadreddineBousseta]

Ok now that's a beautiful design. Hyundai really stepped up their game.

[@avetik32]

hyundai and kia both. check the new K5. Germans are in real trouble in that market

[@nyliacam]

You had me at the intro but you really sold me at “ghost riding the whip” 😂😂.

[@WorldwideHypercars]

it’s got SMAHT PAHK

[@jacobshort2468]

I pahked it And then I unpahked it

[@derrerrrr]

HES GAT SMAHT PAHK

[@steven8375]

Haha I’m guessing you guys from MA too?

[@SquidCena]

@@steven8375 Nah, New Jersay

[@bassandtrebleclef]

This car is about $13k less than your just dropped review of the Volvo XC40 and it seems to be much better.

[@javiercantu3012]

i recently bought the sonata limited and i love it. so spacious, i’m 6’2 and i fit perfectly inside

[@thomasalias8492]

Wait a second, wait a second... How come this Hyundai has better tech than a 2021 Lexus?

[@mylesmartin6377]

Just got a 2018 Sonata and I am blown away at the technological advances 2 model years makes. This is awesome.

[@rachelmiglionico8121]

Wow, Hyundai has become a premium brand. They’ve come a long way 👏

[@aky19832001]

This car has the same power to weight ratio as the 2020 Elantra with the 2.0 that makes 147 hp. They both respond the same. I was in the market shopping for lease as cheap daily user. Obviously this was more luxurious, but if you wanted something with the same Luxury, smaller body, less body roll, and a more powerful engine, go with the Elantra Sport. It has 201 hp and almost 300lbs lighter with the same options of leather, and all the luxury you can need. It's also 3k cheaper. You're not missing out on much in terms of space for passengers or driver.

[@ridgefrost]

hyundai's quality started going up after its finance director starred on the undercover boss show

[@hellohellohell45]

Just push the top part of the H logo on the trunk to open the trunk from the outside! That way you don’t have to keep opening it from the inside! Hope that helps!

[@DoSum4Me]

Yes!!! Saw it at the Toronto autoshow, and I was waiting for your review!

[@raiderfly]

The lane keep is incredible

[@marcywiththegoodhair4365]

It may not be fast but wow it looks comfortable, beautiful and premium

[@804USAR]

I...this is just a gorgeous car. It's been a long time since I've seen an automaker nail a front and back end so well. I still don't know if I could bring myself to own one, but...damn.

[@FoodKart]

Relaxed me a LOT ! Top Notch Review.........

[@chriss6356]

the inside is amazing, i'm not sold on the exterior yet, but i don't hate it. maybe it will grow on me.

[@brittoncoil2518]

Now that Hyundai ranks above Honda in reliability at least according to consumer reports I have no idea why someone would choose an accord over this.

[@Szcza04]

Ehhh I’m not sure. It’s still a hyundai

[@The10darksider]

What a premium car

[@higoodbye3495]

Definitely doesn’t have the reliability of a new Toyota or Honda, but Hyundai and Kia are getting more and more reliable over the past couple years, my family has a 2016 sonata and we’ve had no issues with it, the 2020 sonata has the reliability of what I’d say is 180k miles and the interior design of a European car, definitely a good balance

[@ahmedelsaidi6637]

The trunk release button is hidden inside the Hyundai emblem at the rear of the car

[@bboucharde]

I wonder about long-term reliability of these turbo-charged engines. They provide great power and fuel economy, for sure. But they add a lot of heat, pressure, and complexity to the top of that engine.

[@zachsteele6964]

Most likely designed to withstand it

[@damiansconberg4715]

They are not nearly as reliable as a natrually aspirated engine and the turbo itself goes to shit after 100k usually

[@amineghost7877]

Very impressive , beautiful looking car with very good futuristics I love it , and with brown leather giving some luxury side as well , good engine with great amount of power plus all this awesome price 💖 , I was looking for a good car for my dad for his daily , well I guess I found it 🔥👌 PS : I really love your POV , like testing the sound system with putting some music and explaining everything , like every single detail's perfect bro keep up 💖

[@ps5647]

That left turn signal showing blind spots that helps out a lot lol I need that 😂

[@donniecupples6721]

I really like that steering wheel shape a lot, not enough to buy of course, but it's nice.

[@ronjones4575]

Good review. I now have 44k+ miles on my 2020 and consider it a sleeper of a mid sized sedan. For me it does every thing I want very well. I average better than EPA guesstimate for fuel consumption, but then I don't drive like this reviewer drives! I have had no issues with the car. Replaced tires at about 38k, but often new car tires do not hold up well. When all the world seems to be going mad for SUVs it is nice that Hyundai still offers sedans. When considering purchasing another vehicle I checked out Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and others but the Sonata offered more of what I wanted. I see the new 2024 Sonata will be dropping the 1.6 turbo and replacing it with a 2.5 non turbo. If you are considering a mid sized sedan, check out the Sonata Limited.

[@DarrenRobinson777]

Just bought one today. Limited Edition in Hampton Gray. Simply awesome!

There is a hidden button in the logo to pop the trunk! You can also use the remote.

[@youraveragejoe1]

2:39 small thing but I love how the interior door handles look!

[@sainitishpasupuleti]

nice video bro,please do a night drive video with all interior and exterior lighting bro!!!

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

The trunk looks like it should be a hatch. They should Implement that

[@mosesm5670]

all sedans need to be a hatch

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@mosesm5670 Hatches are just. No.

[@mosesm5670]

@@jaredshelton4718 why not? it will just have the same shape but instead the glass will open up with the trunk so you get more space

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@mosesm5670 =Weaker frame structure which means more creaking/flexing.

[@jacobovil9156]

Jared Shelton right🤦🏽‍♂️

[@thechillguyn862]

This thing looks like a big ass civic from the side and the back

[@spades512]

That lane keep assist is perfect for the area you're in. Over here the street lines are often faded or missing on major roads! It's scandalous. PS: That exhaust sounds impressive!

[@pedhead]

I really enjoyed the Lane keep assistance demonstration. It's hard to find good information about how well these new features work.

[@ThePinkfreak2011]

I’m a huge Honda fan. The Accords have always treated me well with very little problems and that’s y I mostly stick with them. I was never really interested in Hyundai until I saw this video. No one I am close with has had one before so I have always been kind of wary of them cuz I didn’t really have much to go on in terms of quality and durability. I see people driving in them on my way to work but that’s it. In all honesty this car looks like it would make an excellent daily drive car going to work and back. I’m seriously considering getting this car the next time I’m in the market

[@DoubleAIV]

33k priced very well?

[@nathaniels846]

Love, love, LOVE that you did a highway test!! So many others don't..I'm torn between this, a Mazda3, and an Accord. Liking the turn signal camera views but the lack of a tuning knob does irritate me slightly (coming from a 2019 Mazda CX-3)

[@daltonhays5156]

that is funny that he mentioned his audio setup because when he was doing the walk around at the beginning it kept scaring the shit out of me thinking someone was behind me

[@jacksonbf]

Hahah, ghost riding the whip! Love this channel and car.

[@davidefland1985]

One other thing l found out on the new Sonata is u can’t lift the windshield wipers in the down position because they hit the hood. The trick is u have to push the start button once without using the brake pedal then lift the wiper knob and hold it they will come up and stop. Then u can lift them. Im guessing they go below the hood to improve aerodynamics and reduce wind noise. I also noticed when driving the limited today we ran into a rain shower the wipers automatically came on and then the rain got hard they picked up speed automatically l thought that was cool. Also my car will drive itself same system he showed in this video.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

It's scary to see more and more cars don't come with a manual transmission. I daily drive a manual and even enjoy driving it in heavy traffic. I can't imagine in 5 years where we will be at.

[@Aman-rs4uz]

I don’t get why people like manual transmissions, it’s a hassle. And less then 1% of the American public knows how to drive a manual car.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

@@Aman-rs4uz Why is it a hassle? Also if people on the roads all drove manual, I bet there'd be a lot fewer accidents. People would be more focused on driving instead of spending time on their phones, doing makeup, doing their ties, or eating a burger or what not.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

@@Aman-rs4uz Manual cars can be a hassle if you wanna do other things while driving, which increases your risks. If you are just focused on driving on public roads, I bet you'll get bored with an auto transmission. Manual transmission fills that void while still keeps you focused. That's why I say manual cars are safer.

[@Aman-rs4uz]

Brian good point, pros and cons of both in my opinion, I personally never had an interest in a manual vehicle. Automatic in my eyes is just more simplistic.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

@@Aman-rs4uz I'm the opposite. I've never been interested in driving a car with automatic transmission. Manual cars are cheaper to buy and the transmission itself is more durable and cheaper to replace if needed. That extra pedal and the shifter don't really add any complexity to driving and they just feel natural once you get used to it.

[@LGPanthers1]

I'm very excited for the Hybrid Sonata, take a platform like this with looks like that AND throw in better MPGs is a great way to win my vote for a reasonable 4 door.

[@johnnydo3877]

Trunk release button is hidden within the Hyundai logo.

[@TheTopher]

Oooo, good to know!

[@WillieMeetsWorld]

It’s so cool seeing you’re in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. When you got off at Ford Road and drove and turned on Prospect you were not too far from my location. I can see myself in this car so much now! 😂🤣. I hope to buy mine in August.

[@MiggyCR]

The taillight gives me Honda Civic vibes

[@techpappee]

'Smart park' is intended for use when a di$k hole parks to close and you can get in without hitting their vehicle. It's not just for moving the car back and forth. You can of course but it does have an intended purpose. Remember only the US/NA get as much space as we do to park. In other markets they get *a lot less* room for parking. In the US the minimum is 9 feet wide but in most of Europe their largest are around 7.5 feet, many are even more narrow. Sonata is 6.2 feet wide. In Europe they would have around 7 inches on each side of the largest parking spots in a Sonata. Now can you see the possible use case?

[@tracybethune200]

Side mirrors are smaler than the previous sonatas, I like larger side mirrors

[@EpicEternal2]

OMG ! He honestly doesn’t know how to pop the trunk! I thought he is just joking to reveal that emblem hidden key as a surprise afterwards! Man you disappointed me! Edit: I LOVE your videos! Keep up the good job! Put more info and numbers on screen.

[@TheTopher]

🤷‍♂️

[@jakobgmelinPDGA]

Nobody : “Ghost riding the whip” Me: clicks off video

[@AhmedGhazal1]

Your reviews man! Good job. Really good job

[@kennyurdanofuall534]

8:16 holy shit. That supprised me lowk

[@novatactix9510]

the trunk release is in the top portion of the h its a very little well integrated button

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I'm a fan. I don't know about the chrome line on the hood or even the exterior design. But I like the interior design. It's an interesting contrast to say Volvo's idea of minimalism or Tesla's of interior design. And I like that the dark area is a lighter black or even gray color opposed to the black you get in other makes.

[@louisdevito2471]

The top of the Hyundai emblem is supposed to be the trunk latch button on the rear

[@noahboock]

For the trunk, you either push the top of the logo OR stand behind it with the key fob for 5 seconds. Both unknown methods.

[@gagankarnati643]

Nice, I just got one

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Such a beautiful sedan, even if I am a "manual-only" driver, I would drive this. My only dislike is the piano black panels

[@tonyswag3290]

Ghost ride that whip homie 😂

[@AliAhmed-de4vf]

Name a Brand better than kia and Hyundai ? (With the same price range)

[@xjmdm]

please give all the numbers in all the units! thats whats gonna make your videos 101/100!!!

[@chadjohnsondash]

I really like this car now ..might be my next one since chevy left the small car market.

[@IReahpZz]

This and the Kia optima are miles above any Chevy product. You'll be beyond happy with it if you do get it

[@liberalweirdo7886]

Wedow both are not nearly as nice as the new impala but sadly that’s going away

[@Abdalla732]

good reviewer

[@YourTrulyChels]

The exact car i bought last week .❤it

[@samermohammed9845]

You can open the trunk from the back just push the emblem

[@elijahfrancis2520]

Car is beautiful especially the interior...but the chrome from the sides of the car meeting the headlights LED strip is really weird looking to me.

[@xxprincessgamerxx5447]

I’m getting this exact car.. the only thing I’m going to miss is resting my hand on the gear shift while driving😭😭

[@BlessedBeauty1]

Cash Princess same but welcome to the future no more shifting just pressing a button

[@brianlee5649]

Very nice, but the grille is one thing that Hyundai pretty much messed up on, but the rest of the car looks great. Also love the Palisade-inspired push button gear selector switch, pretty much frees up the space so that you can have more space to put whatever you like in front, be it your phone, etc.

[@cornbread70s4]

Press the top part of the “h” on the trunk lid to open

[@the__siience8693]

After watching I'm thankful I chose the 2020 Toyota Camry XSE

[@Ryan57Garr]

I’m really looking forward to an N-Line POV review, hopefully this fall!

[@DanishAli-mo9vd]

Actually, pressing the Hyundai emblem on the truck should open the trunk for you. Check it!

[@victorkonon]

Features and all very impressive. I would swap the tech features into a Mazda or swap an engine, transmission, & steering from Mazda into a Hyundai. I'd drive a Mazda and play with Hyundai :) P.S. a Mazda 6 & CX-5 owner here

[@charlesdr1981]

You go in the park with Sonata,c'mon puppy let's go

[@noxmael3328]

Just an FYI I didn't see anyone mention you can open the trunk in the back without having to go to the driver door the button is integrated in the Hyundai logo at the top part

[@J0siahgh0st]

The trunk popper is in the emblem... sick.

[@elizabethmurphreedcccstlac7672]

After hybrid nightmares w e machines e modes and batteries I would not even want anything but this delightful gas sedan!

[@sadendingz]

I absolutely love this car.

[@spencerpasemko8376]

5:03 u can push the Hyundai emblem to open or ther is a feature that u can activate that will automatically open the trunk if u stand directly behind it for a couple seconds

[@Iegend17]

The trunk button is inside the emblem in the back. It’s a touch button not visible

[@neeraash]

Everyone else - Sonata Americans - Sonara

[@XxCremeDeLaCreme]

I love the inside but I hate the exterior front end 😭 the black grill looks like a fish with its mouth open

[@Trance88]

Everyone seems to be going for that "large mouth bass" shaped grille these days. Not a fan.

[@XxCremeDeLaCreme]

Trance88 ugh, yes and it’s the worst 🥴

[@lexanon5315]

Beautiful Catfish

[@echoxulan2188]

The problem is it’s slow af, I want but I also want something quicker. Either 2020 accord, sonata or 2017 bmw m4 cause I’m feeling risky

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

You should’ve got Mazda 6

[@richieb3407]

I work for a Hyundai the trunk popper is integrated into the top of the h

[@MrJc9600]

Think I’ll wait for the 2021 Optima. The front reminds me of a catfish.

[@Farahcarrera]

MrJc9600 plus the optima may get awd

[@jaredshelton4718]

Well then that's one sexy catfish.

[@AubreyBeauford]

To pop the truck press the area right above the top portion of the H

[@therambler3713]

Hyundai, Honda, Kia make really cool and affordable cars.

[@gregorydavis5210]

The hood release u have to push the top of the h on the emblem

[@KingXavi0323]

the overall shape of the chassis seems really similar to the g70