Did We Get the Wrong Car? - 2015 Hyundai Sonata Long-Term Road Test


Should Edmunds have ordered the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco with its dual-clutch transmission instead of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport for its long-term fleet?
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I have no doubt that the base Sonata engine performs in a perfectly satisfactory manner for a mid price appliance sedan and it is unlikely that there are going to be any new revelations about it. There is more to be learned about the Eco model and it is the one you should have selected.
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But why are you even asking us? In the 25 comments on the same question for the Mustang, not a single Edmunds editor bothered to reply or take part in the conversation.
The only use of this LT test for me is evaluation of the Sonata's new layout. It would have been much more interesting to hear about the Eco and the 7-speed dual-clutch. It's the dual-clutch that makes me a bit nervous, so I would have liked to hear about it in daily use.
So instead, I'll have to look elsewhere for my information. That means a few less clicks for you, and less revenue for Edmunds. Your choice, not mine.
The 1.6L Eco model offers an interesting choice for those of us that like Hyundai cars. The extra cost is minimal with the added features, so we are waiting to see some real world comments on the new engine and the dual clutch setup impact on mileage and driveability.
Ultimately, I couldn't find the color/option combo I wanted in the Eco so I just went with the 2.0T. I liked its styling better, anyhow.