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Hyundai's mid-size Hyundai Sonata sedan has been available in the American market since 1989. Fast forward to 2024, and the Sonata is now in its eighth generation, introduced in 2019 with a facelift unveiled as recently as August 2023.
The Hyundai Sonata offers far more performance, equipment, and interior features as standard as most of its rivals for similar money. Plus, Hyundai's leading warranties simply make the Hyundai Sonata a standout choice for those looking for a modern and sporty family sedan.
Read on as we share more about what makes the latest Hyundai Sonata such a solid purchase choice.
What's New for 2024?
The recent facelift sees the Sonata adopting the brand's Sensuous Sportiness design language, with the sedan being treated to an enhanced front end and rear bumpers and taillights.
The facelift also saw changes made to the drivetrain options along with interior enhancements and upgraded infotainment displays and connectivity.
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is available in two trim choices.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Interior
The recent facelift has elevated the 2024 Hyundai Sonata's cabin, with occupants' comfort well catered for. Taking pride in place is an upgraded digital driver's cluster and an infotainment screen comprising a panoramic curved display seamlessly joining the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with the 12.3-inch touchscreen, allowing a broad view of all information.
The driver's digital cluster measures 4.3 inches with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument display that is available when choosing the extra-cost Convenience Package, which also adds LED interior lights, Hyundai digital Key 2 and a panoramic sunroof.
Hyundai restyled the steering wheel for 2024, providing the driver with a new design, and moved the gear selector from the center console to a knob on the steering column, which resulted in the creation of extra storage areas and increased cup holder space. This also offers the driver more room to relax and enjoy the drive.Â
The center console underwent a complete revamp and now features an extra palm rest on the center armrest, giving the driver more space to relax. Upgraded dashboard materials and enhanced trimmings extend to the rear passenger space to make for an elegant cabin space.
Passengers will enjoy the generous total interior volume, which measures 120 cubic feet, with 104.4 cubic feet of that space available for occupants to sit in comfort. With the available 46.1/34.8 inches of legroom front/rear, both front and rear passengers can stretch their legs on long journeys.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Cargo Space
The Sonata offers 15.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity in its trunk and a roomy 104.4 cubic feet of space for passengers. A standard hands-free smart trunk release feature makes for easier loading, along with the 60/40 split fold-down rear seats to accommodate lengthy items.
Exterior Design
Changes to the exterior see the Sonata's fastback shaped body adopting the brand's Sensuous Sportiness design language, as mentioned above.
The facelift on the 2024 Hyundai Sonata features an enhanced front end that adopts a full-width LED light bar below the hood line, and the main headlights are now hidden above the air intakes, joined by a wider grille and sharper lines to create a sporty and purposeful front view.
Key standard exterior features include:
- LED headlights
- Automatic light control
- LED tail lights
- Rear spoiler
- Twin tip exhaust
- Gloss black side rocker panels
- Power-heated side mirrors
- Center High-Mount Stop Light
- Solar control glass
- Acoustic film windshield
- Acoustic film front door glass
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata features a standard MacPherson strut with coil springs front suspension system and an independent multi-link design that is sport tuned for the N line at the rear.
Performance and Powertrain
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is available with two engine fitments. Both fitments include a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder, 4-valve, four-valve CVVT engine with gasoline direct injection.
The base naturally aspirated engine makes 191 horsepower @ 6,100 rpm and 181 pound feet of torque @ 4,000 rpm, while the turbocharged version pushes out 290 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm and 311 pound feet of torque @ 1,650-4,000 rpm, endowing the Sonata N Line with blistering performance for a family sedan.
Front wheel drive is standard on both trims, with HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD) available on the SEL trim.
The base 2.5-liter engine operates with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the powerful turbo-charged engine utilizes an N 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Hyundai's Drive Mode Select is a standard feature for both trims.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Hyundai Sonata features an impressive array of standard safety equipment, such as:
- 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 and rear passengers
- Driver's knee airbag
- Rear window lockout button
- Rear child safety locks
Hyundai SmartSense
Hyundai's SmartSense package of driver-assistance features comprises sensors, cameras, alerts and alarms, with some clever software to make them all work together to keep a watchful eye out for the car's occupants and other road users.
Hyundai SmartSense includes applications like:
- Smart Cruise Control
- Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning detection
- Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning
- Rear occupant alert
- Blind-spot collision warning
- Safe exit assist
- Highway driving assist
- Automatic high-beam assist
- Adaptive cruise control
Plus, to keep everyone on board safe and sound, SmartSense can keep an eye out for a drowsy or distracted driver with its driver-attention warning system.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The aforementioned large display module on the dashboard contains the two 12.3-inch displays, with one for the driver and the second touchscreen for the infotainment controls.
Standard infotainment and audio features are:
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Multiple device connection
- Bluetooth hands-free with wireless audio streaming
Fuel Economy and MPG
The standard 2.5 liter has fuel economy ratings of 28 city and 38 highway mpg with the standard automatic transmission, while the feisty turbo charged N line trim has ratings of 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, according to the EPA.
Hyundai Sonata Trim Levels and Pricing
SEL
At a starting MSRP of $27,500, buyers get a well-specced family sedan with plentiful exterior and interior equipment.
Key interior features include:
- Dual automatic temperature control
- Cloth seating surfaces
- 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar
- 6-way adjustable passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Black or gray cloth seating and interior trim
- Proximity key entry with push-button start
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Convenience Package
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with the Convenience Package
The infotainment system is upgradeable with an available Convenience Package that offers onboard navigation & traffic flow, including incident data via the standard HD Radio along with dynamic voice recognition. The Convenience Package also adds wireless device charging for Qi-supported devices.
On the exterior, buyers can enjoy the following features on their Sonata SEL:
- 17 Inch alloy wheels or 18-inch with the Convenience Package fitted with 215/55 R17 or 235/45 R18 tires, respectively
- Black mesh grille
- Chrome window surrounds
- Body color/ Satin chrome exterior door handles
- Twin tip single exhaust
- Motor-driven, column-mounted, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
The SEL trim is available in a choice of seven exterior colors, and as mentioned earlier in our article, buyers get to enjoy peace of mind with the industry-leading standard Hyundai warranties with:
- Five years/60,000 miles new vehicle limited
- Ten years/100,000 miles powertrain limited
- Seven years/unlimited miles anti-perforation
Plus, the complimentary five-year/unlimited-mile 24/7 roadside assistance provides added safety for you and your family.
N Line
The high-performing N Line fitted with the robust turbo engine starts at $34,950 MSRP and offers buyers further desirable exterior features, including:
- N design 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 245/40 R19 tires
- Fender-mounted LED turn-signal indicators
- Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
- N line unique front grille
- Gloss black window surround moldings
- Body color/black exterior door handles
- Twin tip dual rear exhaust
- Glossy black side mirrors
- N unique front and rear fascia
Moving to the interior, the N Line adds:
- N unique sport front seats with microfiber inserts
- Leather-wrapped N unique sport steering wheel
- Onboard Navigation and Traffic flow, including incident data via HD Radio
- Bose premium audio with 12 speakers
Buyers of the sporty N Line Sonata can choose from a palette of eight exterior colors, plus the N Line is standard with the same warranties as the SEL trim.
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