2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review: No AWD? No Problem!

Midsize sedans might not be what they once were in terms of market share, but the few left to fight it out are doing so from outstandingly strong positions. The segment stalwart Toyota Camry is hybrid-only now, while the Honda Accord has an impressive gas-electric powertrain of its own. So too does the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, which is back in Canada after a two-year hiatus. And as before, it takes a slightly different approach than its rivals. The result is a more conventional driving feel than both of them, and all without hampering what matters most in a car like this. 00:00 Intro 01:28 A shrinking segment 02:40 Features 04:20 Usability 05:46 Comfort 06:12 Design 07:09 Powertrain 08:10 Fuel Economy 10:00 Conclusion Read the full review here: https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20260107/2026-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-review-plus-video Thanks so much for watching, let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to see more car reviews and expert auto advice! SUBSCRIBE here: https://t.ly/iUCxa If you have any questions for our experts Jodi and Dan, send us an email at [email protected] and they’d be happy to respond in the next episode of Own the Road with AutoTrader. Check out our PODCAST here: https://www.youtube.com/@autotrader_ca/podcasts About Us: Welcome to AutoTrader CA, the official channel for Canada’s largest and most trusted marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. AutoTrader.ca has the largest inventory of vehicles, with cars of all types, RVs, bikes, ATVs, and much more. We provide Canadians with the resources they need to make better vehicle buying decisions with our guides and tools. Check us out at AutoTrader.ca On our channel, we’ve got straightforward car reviews and test drives, from EVs to trucks, Mustangs to Mitsubishis, and tips for car owners, car shoppers and car sellers alike. Our automotive experts Jodi and Dan (also best friends) have a combined 25 years of expertise in the automotive journalism industry and get together to host our podcast, Own the Road with AutoTrader. Jodi Lai is an award-winning automotive journalist with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award. Dan Ilika is AutoTrader’s Road Test Editor and has been working in the automotive industry for the better part of the last decade. Dan graduated from Toronto’s Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism, and his work spans from newspaper to television and the web, reviewing cars in writing and in front of the camera. They’ve got the scoop on everything car-related for the everyday driver or the auto enthusiast, helping to make car stuff simple for Canadians. Want to see more of our content? Check out our socials: • Instagram: instagram.com/autotrader_ca • Facebook: facebook.com/AutoTrader.ca • TikTok: tiktok.com/@autotraderca • X (formerly Twitter): x.com/ca_autotrader