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The 2024 Sonata comes with a new facelift and a more focused lineup. We look at interior options, trim levels, and more.
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What’s New for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
Hyundai brings the Sonata into 2024 with a serious facelift that removes the cool vertical DRLs and replaces them with a more brand-matching horizontal light bar. In addition, Hyundai has simplified the lineup in a big way. Instead of eight somewhat confusing trim levels from last year, the new 2024 edition features just five across three different engine choices.
Carsforsale.com Score
9.25/10
Powertrain
Score
9.25/10
Interior
Score
9/10
Technology
Score
9.25/10
Value
Score
9/10
The Breakdown
Excellent interior
Great engines
Industry-leading warranty
Limited AWD availability
No manual gearbox option
A proper N version would be great
Exceptional value
2024 Sonata Specs
- 191 horsepower from base engine
- 181 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 5 available trims
- 16 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Dual 12.3-inch displays
- Standard lane-keep assist
- 10-year powertrain warranty
2024 Hyundai Sonata Powertrain 9.25/10
While much of the 2024 Sonata is new, the base engine isn’t. It’s the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder from last year’s car. That means that it’ll pump out 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. Those figures aren’t exactly exciting but they’re potent enough to keep the Sonata from feeling dangerously slow in modern-day traffic.
New for 2024 is the availability of all-wheel drive which is exclusive to the 2.5-liter engine. Last year, it was good for 28 mpg in the city and 38 on the highway. We expect this year’s figures to fall just slightly. This engine uses an eight-speed automatic regardless of which wheels get the power.
Above that is a 2.0-liter hybrid drivetrain which makes 192 hp and sends power to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. In this case, we expect its final EPA fuel economy figures to meet or exceed those of the previous Sonata Hybrid. That car got up to 50 mpg in the city and 54 on the highway. Essentially, one could think of the hybrid powertrain as one that improves fuel economy dramatically without losing very much of the performance offered by the base powertrain.
Finally, the Sonata N-Line comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. It’s a serious performer capable of hitting 0-60 mph in just 5 seconds before it goes on to a top speed of 155 mph. It’s far sharper than either the base engine or the hybrid.
On top of that, it comes with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters so it’s quick to swap cogs. At the same time, it’s a bit rougher on the road than any other trim so keep that in mind if ride comfort is near the top of your list. Finally, we’d love to see Hyundai give the Sonata true N trim treatment and go even further with the Sonata.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Interior 9/10
Oftentimes, mid-cycle updates like the one Hyundai crafted for the 2024 Sonata are little more than technology updates with a bit of new exterior styling. That isn’t the case here though as the cabin has a number of serious upgrades. Yes, the tech is better thanks to a pair of available widescreens but we’ll come back to that.
Where the new Sonata really impresses is in terms of the rest of the cabin design. A new steering wheel greets the driver with more elegant simplicity than in the past. The dash design is far cleaner too with a grab handle bar that purposefully book-ends both the climate controls, which are physical knobs, and the infotainment screen.
A line of climate venting dissects that grab handle and blends styling into the door cards. The gear selector is now a stalk jutting out of the steering column and that provides more space in the center console. The message is clear, a simplified design offers a classy and clean look compared to the 2023 version.
As for comfort, we expect this car to build atop the outgoing Sonata. This sedan is notable for its spacious interior and good visibility but it doesn’t lead the class. For instance, other cars like the Honda Accord provide more rear-seat legroom. As of this writing, Hyundai hasn’t released the exact amount of cargo space that one gets with the Sonata but we expect it to be similar to last year’s 16 cubic feet. Notably, the rear seats do fold down to accommodate additional storage space.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Technology Features 9.25/10
As mentioned above, Hyundai will offer a pair of widescreen displays for the 2024 Sonata. Standard on every model will be a 12.3-inch screen that incorporates all infotainment system features. It comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay too which is a first for Hyundai’s larger infotainment systems like this one. In addition, a new 12.3-inch display for the driver is available (and standard on some trims).
The combination of the two curved displays looks great and gives this Hyundai a look often found in the cabins of cars that cost tens of thousands of dollars more. Other available luxury features include a fully powered trunk and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. The N-Line gets exclusive tech features too like launch control, N powershift, and rev-matching.
Finally, safety isn’t overlooked either. Every single Sonata comes with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, lane-departure mitigation, automatic high beams, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian detection, and cyclist detection. Other brands would do well to follow suit considering that Hyundai offers all of that for just $28k.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Trims & Pricing
SEL – $28,615
The base SEL comes with the 2.5-liter engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, dual LED projector headlights, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio, four USB Type-C charge ports, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and a hands-free smart-opening trunk.
SEL Convenience – $31,665
Hyundai hasn’t detailed what this trim gets yet but we expect it to package most if not all of the optional options on the SEL into a group. That includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sunroof, a wireless device charger, integrated navigation, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Hyundai’s Digital Key 2.0 which allows users to start, lock, or unlock the vehicle remotely.
SEL Hybrid – $31,915
Consider the SEL Hybrid to be a combination of all of the features of the SEL Convenience with the hybrid powertrain. It does lose the sunroof, integrated navigation, and the auto-dimming rearview mirror.
N Line – $36,065
The N-Line adds the turbocharged engine along with aluminum pedals, N-specific front seats, a unique steering wheel, a Bose sound system with 12 speakers, a power-adjustable passenger seat, microfiber inserts, rear-seat climate vents, a more advanced level 2 semi-autonomous driving mode called Highway Drive Assist, and twin-tip dual exhaust.
Limited Hybrid – $38,315
Finally, the Limited Hybrid gets every feature aside from the unique N-Line touches. They include a heated steering wheel, remote smart parking assist, a full power trunk, a colored heads-up display, rear parking sensors, and genuine leather upholstery.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Overall Value 9/10
It’s hard to judge the Sonata before we’ve had the chance to drive it but all indications are that it’ll be a marked improvement over last year’s offering. Should that hold true then it’s quite simply one of the foolproof choices in this segment. Every engine on offer has something uniquely good about it be it AWD availability, fuel efficiency, or performance.
The interior is far above every other car in this class and the exterior styling is great too. It’s not a perfect car but it’s a lot closer to that mark than offerings from Toyota, Subaru, and Nissan. On top of all that, it carries the best warranty package in the segment by far. Every Sonata gets five years of bumper-to-bumper coverage, 10 years of powertrain coverage, and three years of free maintenance.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 9.25/10
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Hyundai is so close to objectively embarrassing other brands at this point. If it could build a true Sonata N that meets or beats the Honda Civic Type R it would be generational. If it focused more on improving interior cabin space without making the overall footprint bigger it would be an Accord killer. If it leaned into fuel efficiency more than rivals in that space would struggle harder too. Again, this isn’t a perfect car but it’s such a good value proposition that it might as well be.
2024 Hyundai Sonata FAQ
How much is a Hyundai Sonata?
The MSRP of the 2024 Hyundai Sonata starts at $28,615 and goes up to over $38,000 depending on the trim and options.
Is the Hyundai Sonata a reliable car?
As it’s brand new we can’t say for sure but data suggests that in general, the Sonata is reliable. Since this generation came out in 2020, the worst offender by NHTSA standards is the 2020 model with three recalls and 80 complaints. Those figures are quite low compared to some rivals.
Does the Hyundai Sonata have a Hybrid Engine?
Yes. For 2024, Hyundai will sell the Sonata with a 192 hp hybrid powertrain.
