So try to live again? Advantages and disadvantages of Sonata 10

Every day I go to work, I have to pass the bus stop in front of the community. The three billboards in front of the bus stop seem to be of special concern to major automobile manufacturers. Japanese this month, German next month, independent brand next month. As for the advertisement of Korean cars, emm ... has never appeared in the past year or two.

In recent years, although the strength of Korean cars in the world is still strong, the domestic sales and recognition are actually declining year by year. Since the independent brand began to live up to expectations, the Korean cars at the bottom of the joint venture brand have been pushed forward by the waves behind the Yangtze River. Coupled with the lack of innovation in Korean cars in the past two years, the product strength of various models has been exhausted by time, and the sales slump is also reasonable.

Sonata Eight, once modern, stands out in Class B with its young design. At the same time, all Accord Camry are very mature. At that time, a man in his twenties was driving a Camry, which always gave people the illusion of stealing his father's car. It can be said that the success of Sonata VIII comes from innovation and dislocation competition. Later, in order to play high-end, Sonata IX was mature in design, which led to a sharp drop in sales. Hyundai has learned this lesson, and the newly launched ten-generation Sonata is eye-catching. Obviously, Sonata of the 10th generation is trying to save lives with the secret of success of the 8th generation, which means it is trying to survive again.

The word "non-mainstream" is a bit arrogant, but this time I just want to use its literal meaning to express that Sonata X's design is bold enough. Too radical design will naturally polarize everyone's opinions, and Sonata X has attracted a lot of controversy because of its design. However, I think this kind of controversy is good. At least a little sensation is better than obscurity. Besides, the tenth generation Sonata just wants to compete in a maverick style. It seems that "non-mainstream" is not necessarily a bad thing sometimes.

"Fierce" is my first impression of Sonata X. Maybe just looking at the appearance will make you think that Sonata X is a radical athlete, but after some in-depth understanding behind me, I found that things are far simpler than what I saw.

Don't be fooled by Sonata's new look. When you open the car door, you will find that Sonata's interior design is not as arrogant as its appearance. On the contrary, the atmosphere that a B-class car should have is revealed everywhere, and the current trend factors can be found in Sonata. The central control adopts dual-screen design, and the technology-conscious UI interface makes people fondle it. Controlling a large area of soft materials, whether it is texture or luxury, is completely worthy of its price. To be honest, I'm a little dissatisfied with the steering wheel shape, but I really can't find too big a short board elsewhere.

Having said that, in addition to the stunning appearance, Sonata's riding performance is quite unexpected. It can be said that Sonata is a "duplicity" car. Officially, Sonata is positioned as a relatively sporty B-class car, but in my opinion, Sonata's sports are not really pursuing sports, but just seem to be sporty enough. In essence, it is still a car that pursues comfort and family use. The wheelbase of 2890mm can take care of the rear passengers, and the longer cushion is the guarantee of sedentary.

Sonata's riding performance is commendable, but there are two things I think need to be improved. First of all, it's a bit uncomfortable that the rear seats can't be laid down, and the space expansibility is really a bit poor. Secondly, although all departments are equipped with induction trunk, they are not equipped with electric trunk. When closing the trunk, it is still closed manually, which is not the flagship at all!

The model of this test drive is a 2.0T top-mounted version, and the torque of 240 horsepower and 353 Nm can definitely lift most players in the same level, which may be one of the best models you can buy at this level. However, past experience tells me that beautiful dynamic parameters do not necessarily represent motion, and Sonata once again proves this truth.

Modernity has taught Sonata gentleness, and this gentleness is largely due to the 8AT gearbox equipped with mid-to high-end models. This gearbox is like a "filter", which filters out the restless output without temper. Even if you drive in the city, you won't feel much worse than the 1.5T model of the dual-clutch gearbox. When your speed climbs above 100 km, the extra 70 horsepower will gradually show its advantages.

It is said that the performance of the modern 8AT gearbox is not even as good as its own dual clutch. It may be that the modern practice of dual clutch is too good, which makes me have such a big psychological gap. If I have to choose, 1.5T+7DCT is more cost-effective. After all, I can't think of any reason to spend more than 40 thousand to buy the top model with the same active and passive safety configuration.

Sonata's chassis suspension can give you a good sense of support when crossing the roundabout ramp or getting off the expressway in traffic. At the same time, in the face of subtle fluctuations, the front and rear suspensions can cooperate well, and the vibration is filtered thoroughly. However, the chassis texture of Sonata is still relatively thin, and the biggest factor causing this feeling is that the chassis noise is easily transmitted to the cab through the floor, and the NVH performance in the car is also relatively average at high speed.

Well, having said that, it is inevitable to compare Sonata with the three B-class car bosses, namely Accord, Magotan and Camry. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with choosing any of these four cars, and they also have their own advantages in product strength. It's just that we'd better consider the actual car environment before buying.

If there is a business need, the first thing to rule out is the Sonata, which looks too exaggerated and frivolous, while Hyundai is slightly inferior to the above three in brand influence and is not suitable for business. However, if you just want to choose a family car with high value, high configuration and comfortable ride, it is really worth a bold attempt. Regardless of comfort configuration or hardware, Sonata's ability to play in the same class is very strong. 200,000 can buy a higher model than the top Accord, and the price/performance ratio is beyond doubt.

Do you think Sonata of the 10th generation can become a dark horse again? In my opinion, no! Sonata is indeed on the right track of younger design, but other competitors are also taking younger design. Now the market is no longer the Basso era, and it is not so easy to stand out from the crowd. Secondly, the configuration and cost performance of Korean cars have always been high, but the brand is more attractive than the configuration. For the influence of modern brands, this turnaround is likely to be just a draw water with a sieve.