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Hyundai's new Sonata Hybrid has a solar roof that offers up to 700 'free' miles of driving per year - here's what the rest of the car is capable of

Feb 12, 2020, 20:36 IST

Hyundai's 2020 Sonata Hybrid made its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show last week.

The car gets excellent range and fuel economy, according to Hyundai, and benefits from a built-in "solar-roof system."

The car is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine working alongside an electric motor.

The combination puts out a total of 192 horsepower, according to Hyundai.

Plus, Hyundai says the Sonata Hybrid gets 50 mpg city and 54 mpg highway in its Blue trim ...

... giving it an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 52 mpg, matching the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

The Blue trim also boasts 686 miles of range.

Not to mention, the Sonata Hybrid features built-in solar panels on its roof, which charge the sedan's 12-volt and hybrid batteries.

Hyundai says the solar panels can add roughly two miles of range per day, or "a couple of miles" after six hours of charging.

Over the course of a year, Hyundai claims that can add up to around 700 miles of driving range from solar power.

The solar-panel roof also helps prevent unwanted battery discharge in the event that the A/C or infotainment system is on while the engine isn't running.

Plus, the solar panels give the Sonata's roof a unique look.

The Sonata Hybrid is set to hit dealerships this spring, while the regular Sonata is already available to order.

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