2025 Hyundai Sonata

For anyone in the market for a new mid-size sedan, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is sleek, fun to drive, and priced at a comfortable $26,650 to start. This car has seen plenty of changes through its release cycles, with 2025 being especially exciting, even at a base trim.

You have a fuel economy of up to 28 city / 38 highway MPGs, thanks to the standard 191-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, plus four distinct trims to choose from, with the N Line Sonata offering a whopping 290 horsepower. There is much more to learn about the all-new 2025 Sonata, so please stick with us. Let's get into it below!

What's New for 2025?

To start, we will mention some changes and updates to the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, including its trim levels and overall comfort offerings. In this year's models, you see the re-introduction of the base SE trim, which was not previously available in 2024. The newest trim, the SEL Convenience, is another shift in the trim offering, combining the SEL and Convenience Package into one vehicle. The N Line sedan sees a new console design with HVAC improvements for rear seats, helping with general climate control.

Besides those changes in trim and the N Line model upgrade, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata continues its refreshed aesthetic and specifications from last year.

Noteworthy: The SEL and Convenience Package have been combined to form the all-new 'SEL Convenience' trim. You still have the standard SEL trim in addition to the SEL Convenience.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Looking inside the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, you have a spacious and modern sedan that feels luxurious for a great price. You have four trims to choose between, with most people opting for the SEL Convenience (more upgrades standard) or the N Line if they want something sporty. Here are some of the standard interior and comfort specifications to note:

• Premium cloth seating
• 6-way adjustable driver's seat
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
• Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
• 12.3-inch touchscreen display
• SiriusXM and HD Radio
• Rear View Monitor with parking guidance
• External temperature display
• Rear window defroster with timer
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• 4.2-inch instrument cluster
• 2 USB Type-C charge ports (2nd-row)

Again, these are the standard features for the inside of the 2025 Sonata, and they get nicer as you move up to the N Line model.

Cargo inside this year's Sonata will be 16 cubic feet of trunk room, in addition to being able to fold the rear seats to open up more space for oversized items. That is what we would expect from a sedan this size.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Exterior

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has a sharp-looking exterior framed by a thin LED-adorned front grille, smooth sides, and a dramatic rear end with LED lights as well. Much like the Kona remodel, the Sonata has a similar yet smaller vibe, with detailing across its four trims that represent Hyundai's newest era-no complaints there.

Standard exterior highlights:

• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• LED rear combi (taillight LED only)
• Automatic High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Power side mirrors
• Black mesh grille
• Chrome window surround molding
• Body-color/satin chrome door handles
• Rear spoiler

Performance and Powertrain

The performance and powertrain of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata are impressive. First, it is worth noting that your base engine will be a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder that produces 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque.

Here is what else to know:

• Transmission: An 8-speed automatic transmission (FWD)
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available (HTRAC)
• Fuel economy: The EPA-rated fuel economy for the Sonata SE is 28/38/32 MPG city/highway/combined

The highest N Line trim will feature a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, the most of all four trims. It's paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and is only available with front-wheel drive (FWD).

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The safety and driver-assistance offerings in this year's Sonata are great news for drivers who want something they can feel 100% confident in. Like all new Hyundais, it comes standard with SmartSense technology, which helps boost city and highway driving considerably.

Here are some standout safety/driver-assistance features:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane-Keeping and Lane-Following Assist
• Blind Spot Collision Warning
• Driver Attention Warning
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Automatic High Beam Assist
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Safe Exit Warning

You might also want to know that the Hyundai Sonata has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick vehicle for the past 15 years.

Hyundai SmartSense

SmartSense by Hyundai is a unique set of driver-assistance and vehicle safety systems that help you daily while driving. Of course, this all comes together via sensors, alarms, cameras, and radar, working to give you an extra set of eyes on the road. Depending on the configuration, your Sonata could also offer an extra pair of hands on the steering wheel and a foot on the brake pedal when activated, so this is a very cool group of features.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The infotainment and general connectivity inside the 2025 Sonata make front and rear-passenger trips all the more fun. In recent redesigns, the Sonata has been given a much bigger touchscreen (12.3 inches), improved voice controls, navigation, climate for the rear, and general radio and sound system upgrades. In this year's sedan, you have optional specs, including wireless device charging, built-in navigation, Bose premium audio with 12 speakers, and Dynamic Voice Recognition.

Fuel Economy and MPG

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata MPG ratings are impressive, even for the non-hybrid configuration we're discussing today. The EPA rates this four-door sedan as having up to 28/38/32 city/highway/combined fuel economy in standard SE models. At the same time, you get 25/36/29 MPGs in SEL and SEL Convenience models and 23/32/27 city/highway/combined for N Line trim Sonatas. With better performance in the N Line, you will see a decrease in MPGs, although this is standard-better speed and performance = less fuel economy.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Trim Levels and Pricing

Now that we have explained the features inside and outside of the all-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata sedan, let's get into the trim levels and pricing. First, we have the SE as your base model, retailing for $26,650. You then have the SEL at $27,750, the SEL Convenience at $30,800, and the top-tier N Line model at $35,250.

SE

This is your base model, offering the least perks standard but for a great price point of $26,650. Here is what you get:

• FWD: 28 City/38 Hwy/32 Combined
• 191-hp 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine
• 12.3-inch touchscreen audio
• Bluelink
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Proximity Key with push-button start

SEL

The next step up in 2025 Sonata trims is the SEL. Inside this car, you see many similar features to your base SE, although there are a few comfort and safety upgrades that many people consider worth the $27,750.

• FWD: 25 City/36 Hwy/29 Combined
• AWD: 25 City/34 Hwy/28 Combined
• 191-hp 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• 8-way power driver seat
• Dual automatic temperature control
• Heated front seats

SEL Convenience

Your newest trim for the Hyundai Sonata lineup is the SEL Convenience. This combines last year's SEL and Convenience Package, making it a perfect option for people who want more bells and whistles but don't want to buy any additional packages. Hyundai has begun doing this with its releases, so the Sonata is following the trend. It retails for $30,800 and includes the following:

• FWD: 25 City/36 Hwy/29 Combined
• 191-hp 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine
• Panoramic sunroof
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation
• Wireless device charging

N Line

To wrap up the 2025 Hyundai Sonata family of sedans, the N Line is the sportiest, most luxurious version one can purchase. Like any Hyundai N Line release, the N Line Sonata boasts trim-only engine configurations, detailing, badging inside and outside, and unique colors most people find worth it. There's little to ask for with the N Line, and it feels like a fun car to drive in all settings. Its retail price is $35,250, and you get the following standard:

• 23 City/32 Hwy/27 Combined
• 290-hp 2.5L Turbo MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine
• N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters
• N Design 19-inch alloy wheels
• N unique sport front seats with microfiber inserts
• Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Which trim we suggest: Although all of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata models are worth the money, the SEL Convenience offers the most value for your money. Performance-wise, the N Line cannot be topped and is one of the fastest in this segment.

Get Your Hyundai Sonata at Granite Hyundai

With this ultimate guide to the new 2025 Hyundai Sonata finished, we invite you to your neighborhood dealership, Granite Hyundai of Somersworth, NH. We can help get you into a brand-new Hyundai Sonata for the year and help with test drives and troubleshooting. Our sales team is here each week from Monday to Sunday, and we are always happy to answer your Hyundai-related questions. Swing by today, and let's get you a brand-new 2025 Sonata!