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as a leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in china, chezhi.com has launched the "new car commodity evaluation" column based on a large number of automobile product test samples and scientific data models. every month, senior evaluators use professional equipment to conduct systematic testing and evaluation of several models that have been on the market in china for less than two years and have a mileage of no more than 5,000 kilometers, using objective data and subjective feelings to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commodity level of new cars in the domestic automobile market, and provide consumers with objective and true opinions when purchasing vehicles.

the poor performance of the tenth-generation hyundai sonata in the global market is attributed by the hyundai brand to the overly radical overall design. the remedy was not to adopt conventional modifications, but to directly replace the model after only four years. now the eleventh-generation beijing hyundai sonata is making a comeback. according to the data from the auto quality network, as of press time, the 2024 beijing hyundai sonata has received a total of 8 complaints since its launch, and its reputation has been stable in the short term. so, can it continue its current reputation? will there be some new problems that are difficult for ordinary consumers to find? this issue of "new car commodity evaluation" will clear the fog for you, and restore a real 2024 beijing hyundai sonata through two dimensions: objective data and subjective feelings.

1. objective data

this project mainly conducts field tests on 12 items including body craftsmanship, paint film level, in-car air quality, vibration and noise, parking radar, lighting/vision, etc., to comprehensively and intuitively display the commercial performance of the new car in the form of objective data.

in the body craftsmanship test, 10 key parts of the vehicle were selected, and 3 key points were selected for each key part to evaluate the uniformity of the gaps in each key part. from the test results, most of the gap averages were controlled within a reasonable range, only the gap averages at the connection between the left rear door and the rear fender, and the connection between the left/right rear fender and the trunk were slightly higher, and the gap averages at the connection between the left/right rear fender and the trunk were quite different, which affected the overall results.

in the paint film level test phase, the test results show that the average paint film thickness of the 2024 beijing hyundai sonata is about 119.6μm, which reaches the standard value of mid-range vehicles (≥90μm). from the test data of various key parts, only the paint film thickness of the roof is low, and the average paint film thickness of other parts does not fluctuate much, and the spraying uniformity performance is remarkable.

in the in-car air quality test, the vehicle was placed in an internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles. the actual measured formaldehyde content in the car was 0.03 mg/m³, which is in line with the relevant standards in the "guidelines for passenger car in-car air quality evaluation" (national standard of the people's republic of china gb/t 27630-2011) jointly issued by the former ministry of environmental protection and the general administration of quality supervision, inspection and quarantine and implemented on march 1, 2012.

in the static noise test, the evaluation car has excellent isolation from external noise when stationary, and the measured noise value inside the car is 35.2db. as the engine starts, the noise value entering the car shows a trend of gradually increasing. according to the test data, the noise values ​​entering the car at idle speed, 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm are 38.6db, 48.5db and 52.4db respectively, and the overall performance is at the average level of the same level of models.

in the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument was first placed about 10cm away from the air outlet, and then the air volume was adjusted from small to large, and the noise value at the driver's position was measured at different gears. according to actual measurements, the air conditioning adjustment of the evaluation car is divided into 8 gears, and the noise value was measured at the highest gear of 69.8db, and the overall performance did not reach the average level of the same level of models.

in the static in-vehicle vibration test, the vibration values ​​of the steering wheel and the car seat at idle and load conditions were 0.2mm/s and 0.3mm/s respectively. the actual measurement showed that there was little impact on comfort, and the riding comfort of the passengers in the car was guaranteed.

in addition, we also tested the parking radar, lighting/vision, control system, tires, sunroof, seats, and trunk. after testing, we found that the front seat cushion length is excellent, but the rear seat cushion is short and cannot provide sufficient support for the thighs. in addition, the rear view blind spot behind the rearview mirror is large, and the parking image is needed to assist in observing the road conditions behind when parking.

the evaluation car is equipped with 19-inch wheels and matched with michelin brand primacy4 model tires, which have the characteristics of quietness and strong wet grip. the specific specifications are 245/40 r19.

2. subjective feelings

this project is conducted by multiple judges to conduct subjective evaluations on the actual static and dynamic performance of the new car. the static aspects include the exterior, interior, space and human-machine interaction; the dynamic aspects include acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. finally, the total score is given by comprehensively referring to the subjective evaluation opinions of each judge, reflecting the actual performance of the new car in terms of commerciality from the perspective of subjective feelings.

in the evaluation of the external experience, the test car continues the advanced design style of the 10th generation sonata, but the overall effect is no longer so radical and is more acceptable. at the same time, the lines and decoration of the whole car are integrated with angular elements, changing the previous rounded style and creating a fashionable and dynamic posture. in the external configuration test, it was found that the electric trunk not only supports induction opening, but also can adjust the opening angle, which is very rare in the same level of models.

in the internal evaluation, the evaluation car retained the functional layout of the previous generation of models. a large number of physical buttons and a physical air conditioning panel greatly simplified the difficulty of getting started, making it easier to operate blindly while driving. at the same time, a fingerprint recognition function has been added to the left side of the dashboard, and the vehicle settings can be quickly adjusted after entering the identity information. it is worth mentioning that the a/b/c column joints are even and there is no deformation when pressing hard, which is worthy of praise.

in terms of space, the front and rear seats are spacious, and with the panoramic sunroof, all passengers will not feel oppressed. at the same time, the storage space is quite satisfactory, and the front central channel provides multiple storage slots for different types of items. the only drawback is that the rear central armrest is not equipped with a storage slot, which slightly affects the storage capacity.

in terms of human-computer interaction, the car system of the evaluation car was built by baidu, so in addition to saying "hello, hyundai" and the car will respond, you can also call "xiaodu, xiaodu". the voice system supports hardware functions such as controlling windows and air conditioning, but it is limited to the front dual-tone zone. in addition, the system also provides functions such as no wake-up word and continuous voice recognition, and the functional experience is in line with the current mainstream.

the test vehicle is equipped with a 2.0t turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 184kw and a maximum torque of 353n·m. the transmission system matched with it is an 8-speed manual transmission. in actual experience, the power is gentle at the start, and the speed will increase significantly with a little throttle pressure. the acceleration force is released more linearly, and it is obviously biased towards comfort adjustment. when you want to accelerate and overtake, the gearbox downshifts a little slowly, on the contrary, upshifts are much more active.

the brake pedal is tuned very differently from the accelerator, and the feel is hard, with a noticeable sense of disconnection when switching back and forth. at the same time, although the brake force is significantly released with a light step, the virtual travel is long. fortunately, the overall performance is relatively linear, and it is relatively easy to control after a little familiarity. the response speed and feel of the brake system in the second half are much better, especially when braking hard, the feedback of the brake force and the pedal is more direct, and the more you step on it, the more you get.

the steering system has moderate strength, and the force when returning to the center is relatively natural, with excellent feel. at the same time, a small amount of dead space can give the driver a higher degree of tolerance, making driving easier.

in terms of driving experience, the test car is equipped with an independent suspension combination, and the tuning style is also biased towards comfort. when driving on urban roads, most road bumps can be effectively resolved, with good ride comfort. when passing through large potholes such as speed bumps, the suspension rebounds quickly. although the longitudinal bounce amplitude increases, it does not produce unnecessary swings.

the test car is equipped with a variety of active and passive safety functions, and is equipped with a level 2 assisted driving system that can achieve full-speed adaptive cruise control. the acceleration and deceleration during the following process are moderate, and the following supports multiple gear adjustments. the nearest gear is a bit far from the front car, and it is easy to be squeezed in by other social vehicles in congested road conditions.

summarize:

based on the above test results, it can be concluded that the 2024 beijing hyundai sonata has met the expectations of the expert jury in terms of both objective data and subjective feelings. in terms of objective data, the paint film thickness and paint film spraying uniformity are satisfactory, while the body craftsmanship is relatively general and there is room for improvement. at the same time, the slightly shorter length of the rear seat cushion and the larger rear blind spot also need further improvement. in terms of subjective feelings, the details are in place, and both the a/b/c pillar seams and the convenience of the trunk have reached a high level. it's just that the feel of the accelerator and brake pedals is quite different, and it still needs to be improved. on the whole, although the commercial performance of the 2024 beijing hyundai sonata is at the middle level among the tested models of the same level.