Doug DeMuro The fact I’m seeing 2020 Corvettes on random generic car RU-vid channels but GM hasn’t given you one makes me not want to buy one. What absolute nincompoops.
4:04 The more impressive thing is the steering. Not only did it steer away when Doug got in it's path, it corrected it's path when it started going forward again. CRAZY!
"For the 5 times a year you use washer fluid" Doug has obviously never driven in Canada lol. I used my washer fluid more than 5 times on my commute home today
After diesel and beer, washer fluid is the fluid I buy in largest quantities. A big contribution is from the headlight jets, that guzzle a litre every time.
Chiming in to say the same thing. Got it a week ago and I really do love it. Previous hyundai owner (2014), loved it but had some obvious flaws, this improves on almost everything. The self driving on this really is great, I use it very frequently. Never really use the key fob thing though but haven't really had an appropriate situation? Small things that are missing are a sunglass holder and a dual compartment console (most cars have done away with that but I used to use the top part for change and business cards). Besides that though, wouldn't change a single thing about it. The front looks better in-person imo, I've received quite a few compliments on the looks of the outside of the car. I used to dislike it, but it really does grow in you
I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. I went with the Tucson because I wanted AWD. It has been one of the biggest mistakes. The first was getting a Hyundai. They don’t care about their consumers. My car has been blowing headlights- having electrical issues (my auto windows go back down when you roll them up, my rear windshield wipers go off whenever they want, my break light seems to go on and off at random. I have reached out because as a company they should only want the best products out there. I was told that “because my car is over 3 years old. There is nothing they can do for me. To bring it to a dealer and “see what I can get” for it. I owe more than it’s worth because one thing they don’t tell you when you buy a Hyundai is they depreciate way faster than you can make payments to survive. DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI.
@@familybusiness8138 If that happened to you with a Hyundai, one of the most reliable car brands in the world, literally in the top 10 IMAGINE what would've happened to you with a Ford or Dodge or a Chevy, nightmares for real.
@@familybusiness8138 I worked at a Ford dealer and I gotta say they're starting to make really solid vehicles. I'm a mopar guy myself but I would rather buy a Ford than a Dodge lol
I have lived in cold, snowy climates my whole life. Never once did I think “Man I wish I didn’t have to smell the washer fluid for 7 seconds after using it.”
I was gonna say you do not want to know what was really going on in the Hyundai sound recording studio when they recorded that...it was a bukake party, they were having a golden shower.
I bought my 2020 Sonata Limited a little over a month ago and I must say that this review didn’t do it justice... the car is actually gets up pretty well in sport mode, the ride is smoother than most cars I’ve been in even luxury cars, it stands out amongst other cars on the road, has great gas mileage, has a luxury look and features that are at a competitive price
Thanks man. Needed to see this. Fuel prices have me rethinking my transport, thinking about trading in my V' for this one. The smooth line is what i was looking for. 👌 I've sat in it, it's comfortable much slower than what I'm used to but u never really need to use the full power of my current V'. 🤔 you also said the pick up is 👍. In going to return for a test drive. Limited version. Good video as well to the creator.
I mean, you need to consider what other cars at this pricepoints he is reviewing: either the performance models of budget cars (like Veloster N, civic-si) or sporty but fuel-hungry sedans from the German car makers. Base model sonata probably has enough performance for the average driver, but for him and the car enthusiasts watching this video it's definitely lacking, especially at the 30k+ price point
I’m getting a ‘15 Sonata, and i may have competed in some “speed competitions” and i was surprised that it was able to hold its own, and would have won with top speed. It’s super comfortable, good fuel economy, and humongous trunk space.
nah, as an european, where this engine is regular, I can say that you can do much better mileage, than EPA says, you can do 40 with ease with that engine
Doug always manages to pick some of the most scenically-beautiful backdrops for his car reviews. Those matching green dumpster-like things really set off the beauty of the car.
Hyundai Sonata has a problem where the engine seizes without warning. The average repair cost is about $5,000 and the average mileage at the time of seizing is around 90,000 miles. A class action lawsuit in 2015 found the 2.4-liter engine to be defective.
Doug: “ I’m going to start with lively forest, which sounds like this” *advertisement plays* OH OH OH OH REIIIILYYYY AUTO PARTS. *Me who’s brushing my teeth not paying attention* Me: 😳😳....Well then 😂
rick johnson If you mean stealing designers, engineers, and technology, then yeah I guess they’re changing the game... or copying it. They aren’t pioneering anything.
Yep! Use to work in automotive detailing and found this out myself on the last gen sonatas. On the last gen it was in the lower central circle of the logo, and its a little button that's flush with the paint. Its a neat way to hide the button!
Absolutely amazed by the fact that the remote parking system actually steered and tried to avoid Doug when he walked in front of the car!! The car was also smart enough to correct its path back to straight when he moved it again! Really impressed by the effort Hyundai went to! They didnt really need to do that for a parking mode!
Umar Chishti that was my most impressed part as well! I was thinking “what if there’s a wall, a child, or it’s not been driven in straight to the spot. Now I know it corrects and has sensors.
I'm surprised more people didn't pick up on that little detail. It only stopped when Doug was too close for it to go around him. I wonder if had he been farther away would it have just gone around him completely without stopping?
@@TheMFStudios i kind of like that though. Like i hate to see car reviews only to find out "oh that cool thing is only available in the higher trim levels" kind of invalidates the whole wow factor for me.
@@klear19634 that is a good point but with other vehicles he talks about the highest trim level. And I was disappointed that he didn't even know about the trunk button because in the hyundai emblem. Shows he didn't care as much about this vehicle.
Ah yes, the "Open-air Cafe" sound. I can finally fulfill my lifelong dream of pretending like I'm driving my car through an open-air cafe without anyone noticing.
That would honestly just stress me out. I wouldn't be able to stay calm with that going. I don't need to sound like I'm driving through a restaurant at 70mph lol
you ever seen one of those videos of the old people mistaking the gas for the brake and plowing through a storefront? That's what goes through my head when I hear that.
Great review Doug! My wife has a 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited and she loves the car. Two things I wanted to mention was the 10" navigation display has a 3-screen display from the factory that everyone loves. Hyundai provided a free software download update that unexpectantly eliminated the 3-screen display which really upset Hyundai Sonata owners. A lot of people purchsed the vehicle because of the 3-screen display. To my knowledge, Hyundai has not rolled back the software to display the 3-screens. If your Hyundai Sonata has the 3-screen display, do not update the software. The other quirk is that the upgraded 10" navigation display does not have wireless Android Auto. You still have to plug in your phone into the USB data port to get Android Auto to appear. The Sonata's with the cheaper 8" navigation screen has wireless Android Auto. Go figure! I recommend purchasing Motorola MA-1 dongle for wireless Android Auto and it worrks perfect.
Always find it weird my n line 22 doesn't have wireless android while my wife's 22 santa fe does. Even tho my screen is bigger and with way more tech and customization
More like you're in the public restrooms, a guy walks in and out of all the urinals, the guy picks the one next to you and it becomes impossible to take a piss.
I like how when Doug mentions a feature that he doesn’t know much or anything about, instead of looking into it he will instead claim that “nobody knows”
I just saw one of these in person yesterday. They look really good in person. I don't get the smart park thing though. Yes, you can get your car into a tight spot, but enjoy the door ding, key scratch or attack by the person next to you when they can't get into their car and they are nuts.
I think it's best for when someone parks too close next to you, not for you to intentionally park too close to someone else. Unfortunately, that's not how they marketed the feature on the Super Bowl commercial.
"Why would anyone want the self-parking feature?!?" In South Korea, many parking areas are extremely small. I drove a 1996 Sonata when I lived there and dinged many an expensive car just because the parking spaces were so incredibly tight. We're spoiled in America with large parking lots and spaces.
@@GamesLegoemais "THIS" needs to be made into a song and it progressively gets louder as he keeps saying "THIS" and it's a montage of tons of his videos.
I'm still the first person I've seen in the California Bay Area owning or even driving a 2020 Sonata. It's a great car and Doug didn't mention a few things that are interesting: 1) If the car is locked, you press the lock button on the fob and then press and hold the "hold" button until the light on your car or the fob flashes once, you have remote start. 2) In the infotainment you can create a custom drive mode for yourself, so if you like a sport mode steering with normal mode driving then you can do that. 3) He mentioned the trunk button on the upper part of the H on the back but the smart trunk works if the car is locked, you walk to the back, the car beeps 4 times, and the trunk opens. The car ISN'T unlocked, it's still locked. But if you have the car unlocked then you have to use the button. 4) The seats are a bit hard but you get a premium cloth material that seems ti have a bit of a lotus affect in which water doesn't immediately absorb into it, giving you a chance to clean it. 5) The car as adaptive cruise control with a button on the steering wheel where it steers the car for you. You DON'T NEED to be in cruise control to use this, you can simply press the button, have the car steer itself while you manage the pedals. Perfect for breakfast on the go. I do agree that the trunk needs a little hand grip placement thing, my gf's 2020 Elantra has one inside, idk why I didn't get one :/. Great car overall.
@@prithvimonangi5080 SEL on my crummy college budget. But the SEL Plus and Limited only has a few more features the SEL doesn't. So essentially the SEL is probably your best bang for your bucks.
15:55 I case you don't want to smell the fluid cleaner when you use it five times a year Typical Doug now living in California already forgot how many times you need to clean the windshield while driving during the winter.
I grew up in Colorado and lived in Philadelphia and never once did I think "I WISH MY CAR MADE IT SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO SMELL WASHER FLUID FOR 9 SECONDS"
15:52 .. "In case you really don't wanna smell washer fluid for those 5 x a year when you use it" ... Not everyone lives in California, Doug.. I really like that the infotainment has a Blue light filter.
In other hand, it's interesting that the Sonata has it, but unless Doug hasn't found it yet, the Rolls & Royces and Bentleys out there don't have it. I would bet they are rushing to add it to their lineups, just to say they also have that
@@stevenvanpelt486 Does it tho? I think the majority of cars get outside air through vents near the windshield wiper assembly, it's actually rare nowadays to see cars with vents far from it in fact. It's bound to have some smell of it when you spray it. Now making that washer fluid neutral in smell would be a nice idea for windshield washer fluid makers instead.
yet I'm still one of those people thats more interested in sedans and coupes and sports cars and all that. some SUVs are cool, but sedans I find are fine and I still prefer them over SUVs.
Holder of all knowledge I agree. I have a leased Ford Fusion hybrid and by the time the lease is up Ford won’t have a car for me. This Sonata looks like a way to stave off the inevitable crossover future one more cycle
SUVs are tasteless af, why are we going 20 years backwards in car design. The hummer h2 has a complete mockery when it came out but if it did today it would probably be praised
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@@Journey_to_who_knows Just buy an Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the pritiest SUV out there, and the Q version es better than most super power sedans.
In order to automatically open the trunk, you have to stay close to it for 3 seconds with the key in your pocket and it will open! You missed that one Mr. DeMuro! Lol
In another Paralell universe, cars live in a world filled with Dougs. There's also a Car Demuro which reviews and shows quirks and features of various Dougs on a video sharing website
Certain crossovers are good enough for little fun. Crossovers that has height less than 5'6" (163 cm) performs like modern compact sedans and hatchbacks. I have one and because its ground clearance is 200 mm (8 inches), it can run through normal, solid rough roads without worrying scratched bumpers. Sure they have higher ground clearance than compact sedan, but because they use large wheels (mine use 8.6x17 inch wheels), they still good for cornering. Their practicality are same with modern hatchback at least. But on the other side, I don't like crossovers that has body height more than I mentioned above. I got crossover because roads in Indonesia still have rough sections while I want a car that performed like modern hatchback on smooth, paved roads.
Govin Lock ah nvm u got good wheels but any other person that doesn’t have good enough wheels is flipping there suv I used to be suv crazy but now it’s to basic ya feel
"For those 5 times a year you use your washer fluid." Well, when you live in the South with pollen in the winter and bugs pretty much any other time of year, you'll need it everyday.
Bought mine in August of 2020, fast forward to now I am still amazed with this vehicle, get tons of compliments about it, most people I come across don't even know what it is until I tell them and their reactions are all they same, "This is a Hyundai Sonata?!", honestly they're such underrated vehicles, pushing 30k miles on mine so far and I have not had a single issue with it what so ever, ride quality is great, features are amazing as usual, even handles very well in the snow and ice which surprised me the most, overall extremely happy with this car and what Hyundai is doing in general and you really can't beat the price point, yeah it doesn't hold it's value as well as a Toyota or Honda but it's a cheaper vehicle anyway but that's fine with me. But the fact that the whole time I've owned this I haven't had to pay for a single oil change (intervals are 7,500 miles in it with the 2.5L engine and you get complimentary maintenance for 3 years/36,000 miles) and max mpg I got on a long road trip was about 46.2 mpg ( for a non hybrid and that's above advertised at 38 mpg highway which is bonkers) I seriously would recommend this vehicle for anyone looking for a solid midsized sedan, I drove a Toyota Camry as well when I was in the market for a car and I liked the Sonata so much more, it's just more spacious and the tech is miles ahead of Toyota and their warranty is just way better, realistically anything could go wrong with a car at anytime and I would rather be covered than pay out of pocket regardless of a brands reputation, they are made by people after all, but my personal rating of the Sonata, 10/10 no question!
I find it amazing how much power every standard car in the US seems to have. Here in Germany, my Saab 9-5 has 185 hp and I consider that rather strong for a standard estate car. My father's 2008 Mitsubishi lancer has 98 hp and it's great to drive in the city and even on the autobahn it's good for 112 mph without any worries, even slightly more if you really want to. And here the hyundai, and several similar cars reviewed by doug, is made to be laughably weak and slow for having only 180 hp.
This is an absolutely awesome & stunning car. Just got a 21’ limited yesterday. zero regrets! Everything about it is incredible. I don’t care about speed for my wife, so this is plenty of power to do what it needs to do. The Bose sound system is by far the best I’ve ever heard in a car, period. I thought the previous infinity system was outstanding (had a bit more bass), but this thing is louder & more clear.
5 times a year washer fluid usage - lol, you actually had never been in Russia during autumn-winter-spring season. Its like a full tank of washer fluid a week or smth
I was going to say something like this. I used to live in Calgary, where if you got a chinook (warm westerly wind off the Rocky Mountains that can raise the temperature >20 degrees C in the course of a few hours) in the middle of winter and all the snow on the roads / ground melted rapidly, you could be using a tank of washer fluid in a few days. Now that I live in a much warmer climate in Shanghai I barely use washer fluid, so I can certainly see where Doug might get that idea if he's always lived in San Diego.
Yep. Go anyplace where it snows, and during the melting, slime phase of the season, you keep the spare bottle of the stuff in the car for when you're going to inevitably use it up in a few days.
I don't know how it is at Dug's place. But here in Russia we use a barrel of washer per year. And our human-hating government force us to use smelly shit made of isopropyl alcohol instead of "poisonous methanol".
@@j_freed Isopropyl is bad for washer and it's toxyc vape fills the car poisoning people that never ever thought about drinking methanol. I prefer some idiots to pretend on Darwin award than me breath toxic clouds of a liquid that wash my windshield badly making my car unsafe.
I never thought I would be 21 years old, almost 22, sitting on my toilet watching a man in his 30s-40s standing behind a Hyundai Sonata talking about its “Quirks and Features” 😑 I should have gone to college
Bosstown Dynamics I grew up in Russia (and this is actually a big target market for Hyundai btw) and winter washer fluids (the ones that don’t freeze below 0) often smell really really bad. So yeah, a very useful feature for many regions
Doug: "If you really dont want to smell the washer fluid...the 3 times a year you need it." Come to the north during the winter. You'll use it a lot on wet salty roads.
I have a 2017 Sonata and I use the drive mode all the time. There is a big difference between normal drive mode and sport mode. The suspension stiffens and it gives more torque and shifts gears at higher RPMs.
