This week, we discuss the 2025 Hyundai Sonata. The all-new Sonata gets drastic, updated styling, Hyundai’s latest infotainment system, a ton of standard advanced safety gear, and an improved ride. We also answer audience questions about towing capacity, vehicles with unlabeled controls, and the best type of car for commuting in Utah.

 

SHOW NOTES:

 

0:00 - Intro

 

1:14 - 2025 Hyundai Sonata Overview

 

3:25 - What’s new for the 2025 model year

 

5:26 - Ride quality

 

7:36 - Infotainment system

 

10:20 - Adaptive driver assistance systems (ADAS), Safety features

 

12:12 -  Day-to-day usability

 

15:58 -  Audience questions

 

16:22 - Question #1: Tips for shopping for a vehicle that can tow 5000 lbs.

 

19:20 - Question #2: Why do new vehicles have a steep learning curve in terms of usability?

 

25:10 -  Question #3: Shopping for a Subaru Outback replacement (Experts pick)

 

LINKS:

 

Hyundai Sonata Oveview: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/sonata/

 

2024 Hyundai Sontata: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/sonata/2024/overview/

 

Find the Best Sedans & Hatchbacks: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sedans/