The Sonata Sport, it turns out, actually loses
aero efficiency by trying to look sporty with a bolder body kit, so the Eco uses the standard Sonata as a foundation.
Not exact matches
While the finely honed
aero does it's work at speed, urban
efficiency is aided
by the standard stop - start system that turns the engine off in traffic to save fuel.
In total the
aero modifications resulted in 53 % higher downforce and an increase in
efficiency by 66 % (compared to the 2017 Spa WEC qualifying).
The Accord PHEV picks up
efficiency by using more lightweight aluminum panels, aerodynamic alloy wheels, brake regeneration, an
aero - tuned front end, and wind - shaping plastic underbody panels.