If you want to buy a B-segment joint venture coupe, you don't have a lot of budget. Volkswagen CC, Chevrolet Malibu XL, Honda Accord, Kia K5 Kaiku, and Hyundai Sonata are all relatively mainstream models. However, if you're on a budget, it's almost impossible to get your hands on the Volkswagen CC and Honda Accord. For the other three models, their ** is similar, and the cost-effective advantage is very prominent. Today, let's talk about Sonata's strength. First, let's take a look at Sonata's journey in the domestic market. Sonata was introduced to the Chinese market in 2004 and has been tepid ever since. It wasn't until 2010 that the eighth-generation Sonata model was launched, and with its radical "fluid sculpture" design style, it quickly won the favor of young consumers born in the 80s. The excellent sales are also impressive. In 2016, the ninth-generation Sonata model was launched, but because it took more than 220,000 to land, the sales performance was mediocre. Today's introduction is the 10th generation Sonata.
The design language of the Sonata 10 is very aggressive, with a low body stance, exaggerated "big slippery" and smooth body lines, so it is a B-segment coupe designed for young people. But today's young people (post-95 generation in the Z generation) are more inclined to buy local brands and new energy vehicles. **Almost, why not choose BYD's new energy vehicles?It's more fuel-efficient, more powerful, and doesn't pay purchase tax, making it more affordable than the Sonata. Under the influence of such market trends, can Sonata's sales continue to be good?With 30,321 units sold in 2022 and a total of 1,043 units sold in the third quarter of this year, the car is gradually being marginalized.
The dimensions of the Sonata are 4955mm 1860mm 1445mm and the wheelbase is 2890mm, which is quite large for a B-segment car. In terms of power, it offers 15t and 20t two models, 1The 5T engine has a maximum power of 170 hp and a maximum torque of 253 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission. And 2The 0T engine has a maximum power of 240 hp and a maximum torque of 353 Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Personally, I recommend 20T model. Although ** is slightly higher, it is the same as 1Compared with the 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission of the 5T model, the 8-speed automatic transmission is more stable and reliable, and the gear changes are smoother. Overall, Hyundai's 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission has a good reputation, which is why I don't recommend 1One of the reasons for the 5T model.
Sonata adopts 123-inch LCD gauge and 12The 3-inch central control screen forms a "dual screen" design, which is full of science and technology. It supports satellite navigation, voice recognition control, Carlife, Internet of Vehicles and other functions, but does not support CarPlay and OTA upgrades, which have certain limitations. In addition, the car also features a push-button shift mechanism, which is a design that I personally don't really like. The operation is not convenient enough, it is easy to accumulate dust, and it is not easy to clean. The front floor is prone to dirt accumulation, and dirt can accumulate in the gaps between the buttons and the trim. If you have sweat on your hands for gear shifting operations, dirt may form on the buttons over time. In addition, the Sonata's air conditioning control panel uses touch buttons, which are also prone to fingerprints and dirt, but are easier to handle than the push-button shift mechanism.
In terms of space, the Sonata's rear space is at the level that a B-segment car should have, but the design of the floor is a bit high, which directly affects the comfort of the middle passenger. But the rear space is still very spacious, after all, it is a B-class car, so it is also very comfortable to ride three adults. And **, the price of the car is 16180,000 yuan to 20580,000 yuan. At present, Sonata enjoys a discount of 20,000 yuan. After the offer, 2The actual starting price of the 0-ton model is 17180,000 yuan, and 1The starting price of the 5T model is less than 150,000 yuan, and it has a certain cost performance. What would you say about this?Discussions are welcome. Family sedans