The 2014 Hyundai Sonota Hybrid midsize sedan offers something unique in the marketplace, an industry-exclusive hybrid battery lifetime warranty. Should the 47 kW lithium polymer battery need to be replaced, Hyundai replaces it fee-free. The automaker also will cover battery pack recycling costs. That’s reason enough to take a closer look at this 4-door hybrid. A one-week test drive of the 110-inch wheelbase car showed what a smooth player the Sonata Hybrid is. The switch from electric to gasoline engine power is seamless: no grunts, groans, or movement hiccups.

The hybrid sedan has a 35 kW electric traction motor, a 47 kW lithium-polymer battery pack, and a 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder to achieve a combined 199 net horsepower. The powerplant mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Shifttronic. Sonata Hybrid adds new standard equipment for the 2014 model year, including a rearview camera and LED dome lights for the interior. The car’s cabin is roomy with 45.5 inches of legroom for front occupants and 34.6 inches for rear seat riders. Sonata Hybrid’s trunk provides 12.1 cubic feet of space. MSRP of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is $30,750. Mpg estimates for the hybrid sedan are 36 city and 40 highway.