Hyundai Engine Technology in 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid finds place in Ward’s 10 Best Engines list

Kuala Lumpur: The South Korean house of innovation is widely appreciated across the globe for its advanced engine technologies. Well, Hyundai has proved it again this time in the Hybrid category. The Korean carmaker's technologically advanced 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has marked its place among the most prestigious list of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. It has happened for the first time that a plug-in hybrid engine technology has been given a place in this acclaimed list.

Drew Winter, editor-in-chief at the WardsAuto World magazine said, “For Hyundai’s first entry into the plug-in hybrid segment, Hyundai engineers did an impeccable job blending fuel efficiency with refinement and daily usability.”

The preceded statement defines the research and development happening at Hyundai. Making a perfect blend between electrically powered and fuel powered engine is not an easy task and Hyundai has done a commendable job with the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The car can be taken on long journeys owing to the petrol option and the six-speed transmission provided with it offers a great sense of connection which usually lacks in the other hybrid models. The company also recently introduced a luxury division Genesis offering high performing engines with a blend of impeccable luxury.

The all new 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is a perfect alternative to those who are looking for an alternative environment-friendly fuel option in their car along with a gasoline powered conventional unit suitable for long journeys. Sonata Plug-in is not just smart under the hood, the car also offers unique aerodynamics over the exteriors along with capacious interiors that are coupled with latest technologies.

Hyundai Sonata engine can be detailed as a 2.0-litre Nu four-cylinder GDI power mill that churns out a maximum power of 154 horsepower and 140 lb. ft. of torque. This power is transmitted to its front axles using the six-speed automatic transmission which is not usually available in other hybrids of this range. Apart from the gasoline unit, the Hyundai Sonata features a 50 kW electric motor with a standard torque converter. This powerful electric motor is powered by a 9.8 kWh lithium polymer battery pack that boasts a best in its class electric range (AER) of 27 miles.

Ward’s 10 Best Engines is a unique list that demonstrates the best powertrains around the globe functional under various vehicles. The list first began in 1995 and Hyundai has been a winner for five times. This is the 22nd year for Ward’s 10 Best Engines and it is organized to identify the best engine technologies and most advanced electric propulsion systems that are compelling enough to sell the vehicle.