No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Hyundai Sonata Review A look at the front of the 2025 Sonata may make it look like something from the future, but inside is a stylish family car with a soft ride. This is sometimes a good thing. There are three powertrain choices. The base model’s four-cylinder engine and the optional hybrid configuration both work well, but the 290-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the N Line trim is what we’re most interested in. The versions that aren’t N are great for people who want a calmer ride. All Sonatas are great deals because they come with a lot of great features, like driver assistance technology, which is quickly becoming a must-have for people buying new cars, and they are also very cheap. What's New? For the 2025 Sonata, the base SE trim is back after not being offered in 2024. This is basically a carryover year. The Convenience package used to be an option on the SEL, but now it’s a separate trim called SEL Convenience. The N-Line center now has air vents for people in the back seats. Pros and Cons Pros A fun and friendly N Line model. Standard displays with a large size. All-wheel drive is easy to get to. Cons Style takes care of the older platform. There is no limited slip differential on the N Line. There are more changes than in the last update. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Sonata comes with a lot of different engine choices, from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 192 horsepower to a turbo-four with 290 horsepower. Most cars have front-wheel drive, but the basic 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine can be bought with all-wheel drive. The Accord and Nissan Altima are more fun to drive than the Sonata, but they still handle well and respond quickly. It’s not the Sonata’s best job to handle its class. Hyundai should also be praised for keeping its family sedan with an automatic transmission as a normal feature. Most students now use continuously variable automatic transmissions (CVTs), which are noisy but work well. While we liked that the Sonata hybrid tried to save gas, we didn’t like how easily it switched between gas and electric power. The Sonata hybrid has 192 horsepower from its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and motor-generator. Safety Hyundai’s basic SmartSense suite of driver assistance features includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high beam assist, and a driver-attention warning system that can tell when a driver isn’t paying attention or is tired. The Sonata can get in and out of a parking spot while you wait outside. The top-level Limited trim level is the only one that has that feature, though. Some important security factors are: Automatic emergency brakes and a forward collision warning come as standard. Normal lane exit warning helps keep your lane. You can get rear cross-traffic alerts and blind spot tracking. Internal and External Cargo Capacity There is a good sense of luxury inside the Sonata, which is more expensive than the car itself. The dashboard is simple and easy to use, the materials look and feel good, and the back seat is roomy and comfy. The Sonata can hold about 16 cubic feet of stuff, which is about average for midsize cars. It could be better in its class. Still, its trunk can fit seven of our carry-on bags, which is enough room for a long family road trip. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG When it comes to gas mileage, the hybrid Sonata is the best. It gets up to 44 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway. Front-wheel drive Sonatas that don’t have hybrid technology can get up to 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive version gets 34 mpg, which is a little less. EPA tests show that the 2.5-liter turbocharged Sonata N-Line gets 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Our most recent hybrid got the same 51 mpg on our 75-mph fuel economy route as it did on the highway, which was part of our thorough testing. Infotainment and Connectivity The infotainment system in Hyundai cars is similar to the one in BMW cars. It has a huge single-glass panel that takes up almost two-thirds of the dashboard and holds two 12.3-inch screens. The side for the driver has one, and the side for entertainment has a touch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are built in, as is wireless charging for smartphones. There is a Bose audio system with 12 speakers that can be added as an extra. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The N Line, with 290 horsepower, is one of the fastest front-drive vehicles we’ve tested and provides a good dose of driving excitement. The Honda Civic Type R hot hatch was only a tenth slower than the N Line. Both cars could hit 60 mph in less than five seconds. This car went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.8 seconds. Price and How to Choose With its unique 290-hp turbo-four engine, bigger brakes, and unique 19-inch wheels, the N Line makes a strong case for the large price premium it comes with. However, the base SE is a better choice for buyers who are only concerned with price. It does, however, have more aggressive front and back bumpers, sport seats that are more comfortable than they look, and black trim pieces that are easy to miss.
