2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited | No More Solar Roof 

It was a tough choice that I’ve been debating for over a year. I like the look, especially the interior of the Sonata Limited Hybrid better than the Model 3. I also like the tech a little better in the Sonata. But I couldn’t find the color that I wanted because they never had any in stock, and with dealer markups, I went with the Model 3 SR Plus. I got lucky with the timing, getting the $7500 tax credit and 10,000 super charger miles. We will see if I regret my choice, I take delivery next week.

@@gild651 oh you will…

@@gild651let’s us know

@@willm3027 I actually cancelled that order because they pushed my delivery date back to the first week of January, and I would have lost the tax credit and the free miles. Lucky for me that I did, I took delivery of my M3P less than two weeks ago. It was the one that I really wanted, and they reduced the price by 9k, plus the 7.5k tax credit. I couldn't pass that up. I wanted for the speed, and it is fast. It's the most fun car that I've ever driven.

@@gild651been 7 months so any news?

Wow, great to hear!

Thanks for the insight! That is good to hear you are achieving close to the rated MPG. It seems like wireless charging pads can be tricky depending on phone/case in vehicles so you aren't alone. You should get a good amount of savings on fuel over the lifespan of the vehicle for sure.

Get some plastic pieces and double sided tape to build a pen for your phone.

It's very nice!

Interesting. The older systems from Hyundai did seems to have a little more power.

@@CarsMadeSimple They probably found a way to save on manufacturing cost, just a guess, it’s is truly a shame because the power and fidelity of the infinity system was so much better, TBH I have the BOSE and to me it’s not good at all, it’s not horrible but just unfortunate when they a better sounding system.

Oh I bet! It's not often you see a solar roof on vehicles.

According to Hyundai, it was possible to add range. I would like to test that myself in summer conditions with the most sunlight available.

Sure is!

Great question! I am not 100% sure but it may be possible to fit a compact spare inside the spare tire area.

Assuming you’re talking about the solar roof? Solar roofs won’t ever be viable because there isn’t enough sunlight energy in the area of the car to make a meaningful difference. I imagine removing it saves on weight as well as reducing the overall complexity of the car as a system.

The added cost of the solar + the relatively small energy gain was likely the reason for the discontinuation.

It is a bummer. There are adapters which work fairly well.

@@CarsMadeSimple Its a quibble for sure but as I shop and view 2023 Hyundai and Kias the issue with the top trims lack of Wireless connectivity seems to have no good explanation. I have no issue plugging my phone in its usually plugged in anyway but I find it strange my 2013 Sonata has wireless bluetooth connectivity ( no android auto of course) and 2023 models do not. Then we have the additional quibble unique to Hyundai in 2023 they still have USB A ports not the USB C that is in Kias! Almost ALL Android phones have used USB C for well my last 3 phones so since 2015 ( I Know I have had an adaptor in My Sonata since then which I'm going to have to use in ANY 2023 Hyundai I choose to buy. Hyundai doesn't seem to care that the Korean market is the land of USB C Samsung phone's and tablets! Unless I go for the Kia Sportage Hybrid ;-) I keep leaning towards Kia just because of this minor quibble with USB-C. Then i would only have the WIRED Android Auto issue and I can BUY the adaptor for wireless... The cars and SUVs are so good I just don't get the two "annoyances'"

@@ddhsd All new Hyundai's feature Bluetooth capability. You can't use Bluetooth if the phone is plugged in to the USB for AA/AC however.

Well this isn't a review 🤷