Hyundai's midsize five-seater Sonata sedan sports a modern and sporty design enhanced with the recent refresh to the front end, rear bumper and taillights.
Drivetrain options were modified along with cabin upgrades and improvements to infotainment displays and connectivity.
Read on as we explore the 2024 Hyundai Sonata trim levels available in both gas and hybrid.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Trim Levels
Buyers of this modern and sporty sedan get to choose from a sensibly curated lineup of Hyundai Sonata trim levels, available with both gas and hybrid drivetrains.
Hyundai Sonata SEL
Starting at $27,500 MSRP, the well equipped SEL trim is fitted with a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder, four-valve CVVT engine with gasoline direct injection. This version makes 191 horsepower @ 6,100 rpm and 181 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000 rpm.
The SEL's naturally aspirated engine is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission along with front-wheel drive with the option of the HTRAC All-Wheel Drive system.
Hyundai's Drive Mode Select is standard fare along with Vehicle Stability Management.
Standout exterior features include:
- LED headlights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic light control
- LED tail lights
- Rear spoiler
- Twin tip exhaust
- Gloss black side rocker panels
- Bodycolor/satin chrome exterior door handles
- Chrome window surround moldings
- Power-heated side mirrors
- Center High-Mount Stop Light
- Solar control glass
- Acoustic film windshield
- Acoustic film front door glass
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Compact temporary use spare T125/80D16 tire
The interior of the SEL trim level offers plentiful upmarket features and comfort features such as:
- 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Premium cloth seating
- 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar
- 6-way adjustable passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
- Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
- Hands-free trunk release
Infotainment and connectivity are catered for with the fitment of a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment controls, and further infotainment and audio features include:
- HD Radio
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- SiriusXM
- Multiple device connections up to two smart devices
- Bluetooth hands-free with wireless audio streaming
- USB Type-C charge port in the 2nd-row
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL offers plentiful standard safety equipment that includes:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic park brake with auto hold
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control Support and Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire indicator
- Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System
- Dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Side air curtains for both front & rear passengers
- Driver's knee airbag
- Power window lockout button
- Rear child safety locks
The Hyundai Sonata SEL trim level is available in a choice of seven exterior colors. Buyers can choose between black or gray interior trim.
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Hyundai Sonata N Line
The sporty Hyundai Sonata N line, starting at $34,950 MSRP, adds an impressively powerful turbocharged version of the 2.5-liter engine that now pushes out 290 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm and 311 pound-feet of torque @ 1,650-4,000 rpm. This offers drivers some seriously brisk pace, especially for a family sedan, making it one of the standout options among the Hyundai Sonata trim levels.
Power goes to the front wheels via an N 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Helping the Sonata N Line to keep things tidy on the road, the front and rear suspension have been sport-tuned, and the SEL trim's column-mounted motor-driven rack-and-pinion power steering gives way to a rack-mounted motor-driven power steering system for more sporty handling.
Key exterior features over and above those of the SEL trim include:
- 19-inch alloy wheels with wider 245/40 R19 tires
- Fender-mounted LED turn-signal indicators
- Gloss black side mirrors
- Body Color/black exterior door handles
- N Line unique grill
- Gloss black window surrounds
- N unique front fascia
- N unique rear fascia
- Twin Tip Dual rear exhaust
The N Line adds to the already impressive list of interior trim items found in the SEL trim level the following:
- 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
- N unique sport seats with microfiber inserts
- Leather-wrapped N unique sport steering wheel
- Aluminum sport pedals
- Panoramic sunroof
- Onboard Navigation & Traffic flow, including incident data
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- LED interior lights
- Hyundai Digital Key 2
- Ambient lighting with 64 available colors
The infotainment system now boasts fitment of Bose premium audio with 12 speakers and Dynamic Voice Recognition.
The Sonata N Line comes in a choice of eight exterior colors.
Hyundai Sonata SEL Hybrid
When shopping the various Hyundai Sonata trim levels, buyers opting for the Hybrid version of the SEL trim can expect a starting MSRP of $30,800.
The drivetrain of the Sonata SEL Hybrid trim level comprises a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine coupled with a 39 kW permanent magnet high-power density motor with a 270-volt lithium battery. The powertrain delivers 192 horsepower combined.
Power goes to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission, with no option available for Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel drive system.
The exterior of the Sonata SEL Hybrid adds key features such as:
- 17-inch Eco-spoke design alloy wheels
- Tire Mobility Kit in the place of a spare tire
- Fender-mounted LED turn-signal indicators
The SEL Hybrid trim adds to the SEL, the following features to the cabin experience:
- Four-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless device charging
- Hyundai Digital Key 2
- 2nd-row air vent
The SEL Hybrid offers similar safety and driver assistance specs as the SEL with similar exterior and interior color choices.
Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid
The range-topping Hyundai Sonata trim level, the Limited Hybrid, has a starting MSRP of $37,200. It builds upon the SEL Hybrid's list of features. Notable additions include:
- Rain sensing wipers
- Leather seating trim in 3 color choices
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Manual rear-side window sunshades
- Ambient lighting in 64 colors
- Panoramic sunroof
Enhanced safety and driver assistance features are:
- Highway Driving Assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
Choosing the Right Sonata Trim For You
Define Your Budget
Financial considerations dictate buying choices for most of us and agreeing on a fixed budget when it comes to buying your next car goes a long way to stopping us getting in over our heads.
Research and Test Drive Each Trim Level
Any Hyundai dealership will be happy to arrange test drives so that you may experience all that the different trim levels offer. Useful online information is readily available to help you make an informed purchase decision.
Consider Future Resale Value
Hyundai vehicles are modern, desirable, reliable, affordable to run and maintain and their industry leading warranties mean that when it's time to buy your next Hyundai, you are assured of good resale value.
Consult Reviews and Expert Opinions
Consulting with motoring interest groups and reviews from well-respected publications will give you balanced and credible opinions to make your buying decision that much safer and easier.
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