What's New
Five years after the sixth-generation model rolled out, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata returns with a clean sheet redesign. The latest version features a sloped nose, exquisite lighting, and a fastback look. It's a tech-laden model, too, with lots of useful upgrades for consideration.
Choosing Your Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is available in four trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, and Limited. Pricing starts at $24,330 including destination for the base SE and climbs to $34,230 for the Limited.
Engine Choices
The Sonata comes with two engine choices. The SE and SEL have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while the SEL Plus and Limited feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque | Fuel Economy (Combined) |
2.5L 4-Cylinder | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 32 mpg |
1.6L Turbo 4-Cylinder | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 31 mpg |
Power is routed to the front wheels by means of an eight-speed automatic transmission with both engines.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The roomy Sonata fits five in comfort. In fact, its cabin is nearly as large as some full-size sedans. The front seats are comfortable and offer ample back, hip, and thigh support. The top-trim models offer additional bolstering.
The Sonata’s cargo space measures 16.0 cubic feet for one of the largest trunks in its class. A split-folding rear bench seat extends storage space into the cabin.
Safety Features
Hyundai offers several driver assist safety technologies as standard equipment. All models come with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, a driver attention monitor, and automatic high beams.
Beginning with the SEL trim, the Sonata gains blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Limited adds front and rear parking sensors, park assist, a surround-view monitor, and a head-up display.
Connectivity
Hyundai supplies the Sonata with an 8-inch color touchscreen display, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility, one USB port, and a six-speaker audio system.
With the SEL trim, Hyundai adds HD radio, satellite radio, and an additional USB port. A wireless charging pad is included with the SEL Plus trim, while the Limited brings a 10.25-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a Bose audio system.
Hyundai equips the standard SE trim with LED headlights and taillights and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Inside, the seats are cloth covered. Full power accessories, a six-way manual driver seat, a four-way manual passenger seat, air conditioning, and a tilt-and-telescopic steering column are standard.
The SEL trim features 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, and a hands-free trunk. Among the cabin upgrades are keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and heated front seats.
A panoramic sunroof is a $1,000 upgrade, while the Convenience Package ($1,200) bundles wireless device charging, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a second-row USB port, and a 12.3-inch driver information display.
The SEL Plus comes with the turbocharged engine, 18-inch wheels, and Hyundai’s digital key, which allows owners to unlock and start their Sonata with their smartphone. Inside, the seats are covered in imitation leather, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and paddle shifters are included.
The Tech Package ($2,750) will be a popular option, as it bundles the 10.25-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lights, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
The top-of-the-line Limited includes automatic-leveling headlights and a panoramic sunroof. Leather seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, ambient interior lighting, and memory functionality for the driver's seat and side mirrors are included.
Compare Sonata Trims Side-By-Side
The base 2020 Hyundai Sonata offers many of the driver assist safety technologies shoppers want. But we think the SEL offers the best value with heated side mirrors, a hands-free trunk, and heated front seats highlighting its list of upscale features.