The Hyundai Sonata’s base price has dropped to $27,800 (all prices include $1,150 destination), and the SE grade is now standard instead of a choice. This comes after the car got a facelift for the 2024 model year. In order to keep its low starting price, the SE gave up some comforts, like heated seats, but it still has many safety and tech features. The SEL, which was the base trim last year, will only cost $250 more in 2025. For the new model year, the N Line now has a separate trim level called SEL Convenience, and the back passenger air vent is now mounted on the console. Details about the engine and MPG The 2025 Sonata has three different powertrain choices so that buyers can get what they want. The base Sonata has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower and 181 pounds-feet of torque, as well as an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Front-wheel drive is normal on the SEL trim level, but all-wheel drive can be added for an extra $1,500. The EPA rates the FWD SEL and SEL Convenience at 25/36/29 mpg, the AWD SEL at 25/34/28 mpg, and the Sonata SE at 28/38/32 mpg city/highway/combined. The Sonata N Line is a cheap sports car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gets a turbocharger. This engine produces 290 horsepower and 311 pounds-feet of torque. The N Line only comes with front-wheel drive. It has an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that makes it easier to drive and faster to change gears. It gets 23/32/27 mpg. On the other end of the Sonata scale is the combination. It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works with an electric motor and battery pack to make 192 horsepower. A six-speed transmission drives the front wheels. 44/51/47 mpg is what the EPA says about the hybrid. Cost and ease of access Soon, you’ll be able to buy the 2025 Sonata. The price for the whole line is shown below. Sonata SE : $27,800 SEL: $28,900 All-wheel drive : $30,400 SEL’s ease of use: $31,950 $36,400 for the N Line Mixed Sonata It costs $32,150 for the SEL Hybrid It costs $38,600 for a Hybrid Limited Levels of trim and safety features When Hyundai made the SE grade, they didn’t remove any normal safety features. There are many safety features on the Sonata, even in the base model. These include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitors, lane departure steering assist, lane-centering steering, driver attention warning, automatic high beams, safe exit assist, and a rear-seat reminder. The forward collision warning technology can tell the difference between bikes and people walking. The Sonata SE also has 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, and LED lights in the front and back. Standard features include cloth upholstery, front seats that can be adjusted by hand, air conditioning, and a 12.3-inch tablet with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite radio. The Sonata SEL has 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, an electric driver’s seat, and heated front seats. Moreover, it includes automatic dual-zone climate control. Get the SEL instead. The convenience packages include 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital gauge panel, navigation, wireless device charging, and Digital Key 2.0, which lets you use your smartphone as the key to your car. The SEL Hybrid is a mix of the SEL and the SEL Convenience. It has a gas-electric engine, Digital Key 2.0, wireless device charging, and a power-adjustable passenger seat. The last few convenience features have been added to the Limited Hybrid. For $6,450, the Limited Hybrid is a big step up. It has a digital instrument panel, a 360-degree parking camera, automated parking, blind spot cameras, rain-sensing window wipers, and a sunroof. Inside the Limited, there is ambient lighting, back window blinds, heated steering, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a Bose audio system with 12 speakers. The N-Line is a completely different animal. It has 19-inch wheels, a different front and back style, a quad-outlet exhaust, a rear spoiler, and better handling. It comes with the 12-speaker Bose sound system, aluminum pedals, synthetic leather sports seats, ambient lighting, and all of the technology features and luxurious comforts of the SEL Convenience. Hyundai has brought back the Base SE Trim, which brings the base price of the 2025 Sonata down to $27,800.
