2025 Hyundai Sonata

The all-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata is the perfect mid-size car for anybody wanting something sleek, fun to drive, and cost-effective. As a staple model from Hyundai, we have seen the Sonata undergo plenty of changes throughout the years. With newer generations, and in 2025 specifically, you have a sharper body design with high-tech features and a more luxurious cabin than ever before. The fuel economy and general engine performance also make this sedan a winner for 2025 and beyond, which we will cover more throughout this post.

Stay tuned, and let's explore the 2025 Hyundai Sonata!

What's New for 2025?

Because the Hyundai Sonata just saw a significant refresh last year in 2024, the 2025 version will work as a carryover model. With the most recent redesign, you see everything from a lower profile and wider stance, coupled with a modern cabin with state-of-the-art technology, to a more cohesive overall aesthetic from front to back.

Specific 2025 updates only have to do with the trim offering and order, with this year bringing back the base SE trim and introducing the SEL Convenience. The SEL Convenience model ties together your SEL and previous Convenience Package, so this will be a nice upgrade from the lower trims in the Sonata family. The N Line Sonata also has a slight HVAC update, with 2025 vehicles getting vents for rear seat passengers. Besides those things, the Sonata is the same sleek sedan as before.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Exterior

The outside of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata will be striking, with a sharp Kona-style grille and light design across all trims. Hyundai has made it a mission to produce luxury-looking cars, trucks, and SUVs at a fair price, which the Sonata is best proof of. Here are some standard exterior features we think you'll want to jot down when shopping:

• 16-inch wheels
• 205/65/R16 tires
• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• Automatic High Beam Assist (HBA)
• LED rear combi (taillight LED only)
• Power side mirrors
• Black mesh grille design
• Chrome window surround molding
• Body-color/satin chrome door handles
• Twin Tip Single rear exhaust
• Solar control glass
• Acoustic film windshield

2025 Hyundai Sonata Interior

The inside of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is equally gorgeous, featuring a wide dashboard, a large touchscreen with available navigation integration, and comfortable and spacious seating for up to five passengers. The Sonata has always done a nice job keeping people entertained and comfortable, but with the more recent 2024 update, we see this enhanced substantially.

Here are some standard interior specifications you'll love:

• Premium cloth seating
• 6-way adjustable driver's seat
• 6-way adjustable passenger seat
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
• Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
• 12.3-inch touchscreen display
• Rear View Monitor with parking guidance
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Bluetooth® hands-free with wireless audio streaming
• 4.2-inch instrument cluster
• 2 USB Type-C charge ports (2nd row)

Fuel Economy and MPG

When it comes to fuel economy and MPG estimates for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, this sedan achieves hybrid-adjacent figures and is a leader in its class. Although an ICE car from the brand, the Sonata makes the most of its fuel, getting up to 28 city / 38 highway MPGs.
Here is a breakdown of fuel economy by trim:

• SE: 28 MPG in the city, 38 MPG on the highway, and 32 MPG combined
• SEL FWD: 25 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highway, and 29 MPG combined
• SEL AWD: 25 MPG in the city, 34 MPG on the highway, and 28 MPG combined
• SEL Convenience: 25 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highway, and 29 MPG combined
• N Line: 23 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway, and 27 MPG combined

Note: You also have the Sonata Hybrids, which get up to 44/51/47 city/highway/combined, so drivers have plenty of options this year.

Engine, Powertrain, and Performance

The engine, powertrain, and performance of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata will fall into two options: your standard engine and the N Line one. For your base engine (all trims outside of N Line), you have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

Your second engine option is the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder, producing 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. This upgraded engine will be paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Either way, the 2025 Sonata offers decent performance and smooth handling, making this a nice option.

Note: Only the N Line Sonata comes with a turbocharged engine.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Trim Levels and Pricing

Now that we have laid out the basics of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, it's time to tackle trim levels and pricing. For this model year, the Sonata sees four gas-powered options, starting with the SE and ending at the N Line performance sedan. Your entry-level price point for this four-door vehicle is $26,800, ending at $35,400.

2025 Hyundai Sonata SE

To kick off the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, we have the newly reintroduced SE trim. This offers a basic set of specs inside and outside and will use the standard engine in the SEL and SEL Convenience. It costs $26,800 and includes the following:

• 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

2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL

Your next trim for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is the SEL, which adds to the SE in terms of included standard features. You can expect its MSRP to start around $27,900, and it will offer these specifications:

• 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

2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL Convenience

Another new trim for this model year is the SEL Convenience. As we shared, this is a combination of the SEL and the Convenience Package, offering you a nice upgrade in the main cabin especially. It retails for $30,950 and provides these things standard:

• 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

2025 Hyundai Sonata N Line

Your final gas-powered 2025 Hyundai Sonata in the lineup is the N Line performance model, which has a faster engine and trim-specific badging and details. It retails for $35,400 and offers these things 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)

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The safety and driver-assistance features of this year's Hyundai Sonata are worth mentioning, including the fact that all models come standard with Hyundai's award-winning SmartSense technology. Even with an SE trim, you see things like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Here is a breakdown of standard safety in this year's Sonata:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go
• Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)

Hyundai SmartSense

The phrase 'Hyundai SmartSense' refers to the brand's comprehensive safety suite that comes standard inside all its cars, trucks, and SUVs. The 2025 Hyundai Sonata will include standard SmartSense technology, which works via radar, sensors, alarms, and cameras. The higher the trim level you shop, the more technological it is, so expect extra goodies standard in SEL Convenience and N Line Sonatas.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Your infotainment and connectivity inside the 2025 Hyundai Sonata are impressive, even at a base trim level. As we shared earlier, you will see large touchscreens regardless of Sonata, front and rear-row charging, climate, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, and so forth. Here are some of the infotainment features to get excited about this model release:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen (navigation available)
• HD Radio™
• SiriusXM
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Multiple device connections (up to two devices)
• Available Dynamic Voice Recognition
• Rear View Monitor with parking guidance
• Bluelink+
• Bluetooth hands-free with wireless audio streaming Proximity Key entry with push-button start
• Available Hyundai Digital Key 2

Is the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Right For You?

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata is right for anybody wanting a mid-size, tech-savvy, and performance-based sedan. You see great comfort, technology, and safety inside the Sonata and a sleek exterior that turns heads. Starting under $30,000, this four-door model also beats much of its competition in MSRP, all while giving the best value for money. You can't beat Hyundai in terms of value.

Get Your Hyundai Sonata at Colonial Hyundai

The friendly team at Colonial Hyundai in New London, CT, can't wait to take you for a test drive of the all-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata. We have plenty of models to choose from, are open weekly from Monday to Saturday, and can't wait to meet you. Drive safe!