Power figures in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata are down compared with the 2014 model, and that’s just as well, considering the overstated mileage issues Hyundai and Kia had late in 2012. The 2.4-liter direct-injection I-4 powering most 2015 Sonatas now produces 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. (The 2014 model had 190-192 hp and 179-181 lb-ft, while the 2011 model had 198-200 hp.) By reducing peak power, Hyundai says the car will be more responsive at lower RPMs, a helpful change that could improve drivers’ real-world mileage.

The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine returns in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T, tweaked for better responsiveness and lower-end torque. Using a turbocharger that has a smaller turbine and compressor wheel, the engine is rated at 245 hp and 260 lb-ft, compared to the 2014 model’s 274 hp and 269 lb-ft.