Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India Launch in the Offing?

The Toyota Camry Hybrid has surely caught the fancy of many premium sedan buyers. Not only has the Camry Hybrid managed to take the fight straight to some popular Diesel-sipping models, but it has also done its part to showcase the advantages of a Hybrid powertrain. Recently, Honda launched the Accord Hybrid, a car that is priced significantly higher than the Camry, but looks promising enough to find many takers. So, one thing that’s for sure is that India is slowly but surely warming up to Hybrid powertrains. While Toyota plans to soon launch the latest Prius, too, another car that could be headed our way is a premium sedan that rivals the Camry. Yes, we talk of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Here, in this report, you can find details on the new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India launch, price, specifications, mileage, etc

The new Sonata, when launched in India, will be more of a Camry-rival than being a direct adversary to the pricier Honda Accord. However, it will be packed to its brim with technology that stands at par with what we’ve seen on the rivals.

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New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India Launch Date

Expected Launch Date

April 2017

Details on the new Sonata’s India launch are sketchy. However, Hyundai India did showcase this model at the 2016 Auto Expo, all in a bid to gauge the show-goers response to this model. Our guess is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India launch date will fall around April, 2017.

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New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India Price

Expected Price

INR 29-32 Lakh

Like we said, the Sonata Hybrid will be a direct rival to the Toyota Camry. Hence, we expect a similar pricing. The Sonata could even cost slightly more than the Camry, for that matter. Expect the prices to start at north of Rs 30 lakh.

New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid India Specifications

Engine	2.0-litre Petrol + 38 kW Electric Motor
Combined Peak Power	193 BHP
Combined Peak Torque	205 Nm

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid features a 2.0 L“Nu” GDI four-cylinder Petrol engine, which comes mated to a 38kW electric motor. Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed automatic gearbox. The new Sonata gets a FWD layout. The 2.0 L Direct Injection petrol engine pumps out a healthy 154 BHP. This is further aided by the 38kW electric motor. The combined power output-peak torque stands at 193 BHP-205 Nm.