2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Standard advanced safety features
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Real automatic transmission
Cons
All-wheel drive not available
Styling and tech updates enhance this fuel-efficient midsize sedan.
It’s easy to discount the value of a family sedan with so many crossovers on the road. But the fact is that this body style makes a lot of sense for a lot of families. The more manageable and maneuverable the vehicle, the better for teaching budding young drivers. Lighter weight also translates to better fuel economy, not to be sneered at when there are mouths to feed and tuitions to pay. And your typical midsize sedan is plenty spacious for four.
Fortunately, automakers have not forgotten about the venerable family sedan, keeping one another on their toes with updates, and it’s consumers who stand to benefit from that sort of healthy competition. Now, it’s the 2024 Hyundai Sonata’s turn for a mid-generation refresh.
Verdict: We already liked the Sonata Hybrid, and this refresh only improves it. The styling update and generous standard feature set make it a compelling choice, and the real automatic transmission is a virtually unique selling point.
The 2024 Sonata Hybrid gets significant styling updates where it counts. The streamlined front fascia is crowned with a single slim lightbar Hyundai terms the “seamless horizon lamp,” which gives the sedan a distinctly modern flair. The badge has moved above the grille while the headlights now live independently, well below it. Family resemblance to the distinctive Hyundai Ioniq 6 is clear in this new look, though the Sonata dodged some of the more polarizing elements of that singular EV. The Sonata’s rear end already featured a lightbar, but it now bears more resemblance to the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe, forming a wide “H” shape with the taillights as the stems. A sporty black spoiler-esque trunk lid is also new.
From the side, however, the 2024 Sonata looks very similar to the 2023 model. If the profile has changed, it’s not obvious. Our Limited-trim test car had 17-inch wheels. We liked its fashionable enamel gray color, which Hyundai calls “Transmission Blue,” and we especially liked that the color could be selected without increasing the overall price. In fact, the only extra-cost color for 2024 is “Serenity White” (almost as though Hyundai has decided to penalize boring paint choices).
The Sonata’s seats do not appear to have changed from 2023, but the dash has. The vents now flow all the way across, and the padded portion of the center console now extends far enough forward that it is separated into two pieces when the lid is open. The gear shifter has been moved to the steering column, and, perhaps most salient, the steering wheel is redesigned. It’s now a T-shape with a slender rim and the italicized “H” logo replaced by a bar with four dots spelling out “H” in Morse code. Three interior color schemes are available. Our test car’s interior was basic black. There’s also a light gray option, close enough to white to feel like a risky choice to us, and our favorite is a tan and charcoal combo.
The big news for the 2024 Sonata is its newly available all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It’s the first time Hyundai has offered the HTRAC AWD system on the Sonata, but it’s limited to the gas version. The Sonata Hybrid remains front-wheel-drive (FWD) only.
Total system output from the 2024 Sonata Hybrid’s 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine and electric motor is 192 horsepower, which is routed through a true six-speed automatic transmission. Most hybrids use a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for fuel-economy purposes, but the Sonata Hybrid is still EPA-rated for 47 mpg combined, and we appreciated the additional control afforded by its automatic transmission. The paddles mounted on the steering wheel manage regenerative braking levels in Eco mode, but in Sport mode, they allow the driver to shift gears. We found that we could use engine braking to compound deceleration and limit our use of the brake pedal, which was grabbier than we’d have liked it to be in a family sedan. Strategic Sonata Hybrid owners might use this to limit brake wear as well.
Touchy brakes aside, we liked the steering feel and found the handling to be appropriate. We also liked the configurable driver-information display, which with a little fiddling allowed us to view the tachometer and the hybrid system’s power flow simultaneously. In a week with the car, the novelty of accelerating at 0 RPM had yet to wear off.
The first thing we do when we get into a new car is adjust the driver’s seat to our driving position. This not-tall reviewer liked that the Sonata Hybrid allowed the seat to be cranked all the way up for exceptional visibility but was shocked to actually brush the ceiling. Is this indicative of poor head room in the Sonata? It turns out that the answer is no: With the Limited trim’s panoramic moonroof, the 2024 Sonata Hybrid has 37.8 inches of front-seat head room. (It would be 40 without the moonroof.) That’s on par with–in fact, slightly above–the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Toyota Camry hybrid, and just two tenths of an inch below the Nissan Altima. What that tells us is that the Sonata provides competitive space, along with outstanding flexibility to make use of it.
Rear-seat headroom is equally competitive, clocking in at 37.4 inches with the moonroof or 38.4 inches without it. When it comes to legroom specs, the Sonata strongly prioritizes the front row, which gets 46.1 inches, while the rear-seat passengers get 34.8. The Altima does something similar. It’s more balanced in the Camry, which gives the front row 4 more inches, and in the Accord, which puts both in the low 40s.
We liked that the seats in our Limited-trim test car were both heated and ventilated, and we really appreciated the slimmer rim of the steering wheel. We’ve noticed many automakers opting for beefy steering wheels, presumably equating that to sportiness, but we found this more comfortable in practice. One thing that really stood out is the trunk close button. We’re not sure it’s entirely necessary in a sedan, but it’s neat to have an extra convenience feature.
One of our favorite features in the 2024 Sonata Hybrid was the selectable functionality of the driver’s side front USB-C port. At the press of a button, it can be changed from data-transmitting to charging-only or back again, an exceptionally handy feature for anyone planning to make use of the wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto that are now available on every trim. All too often we’ve seen infotainment systems with wireless smartphone projection capability confounded by competing handshakes from physical connections. This simple feature effectively solves for a major frustration.
Every Sonata Hybrid now sports the curved display, previously seen in the likes of the Ioniq 5 and the new Santa Fe, which combines the infotainment touchscreen and driver-information display into a single panel. Hard controls are few and far between, but dedicated real estate for climate control and media functions remains with haptic “buttons.” We liked that the grouping is logical and intuitive, making it easy to locate temperature versus volume adjusters even when the vehicle was new to us.
Though both the Sonata Hybrid SEL and the Limited come with the crisp and quick curved display, only the Limited gets navigation, natural language voice-recognition, and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system. A six-speaker sound system is standard, along with HD Radio, Sirius XM, and two rear-seat USB charging ports. A wireless charging pad is also standard for the Sonata Hybrid.
Blind-spot collision warning with rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist is standard on the 2024 Sonata Hybrid, but only the Limited trim level gets the turn-signal-activated blind-spot-view monitor. The surround-view monitor is also a top-trim exclusive. However, all trims get forward collision-avoidance assist, safe exit warning and assist, lane-following and lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, automatic emergency braking, and rear occupant alert.
Further advanced driver-assistance and safety features unique to the Limited trim include Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist system, which controls acceleration, braking and lane centering during highway cruises, and Remote Smart Parking Assist, which lets the driver use buttons on the key fob to maneuver the vehicle into a tight spot from outside the car.
We really like the way Hyundai treats safety and driver-assistance features in its infotainment system. They are easy to find, easy to turn on and off, and accompanied by self-explanatory graphics that make each feature’s function very clear.
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid starts at $31,950 for the SEL trim (including the $1,150 destination fee). In a trim-to-trim comparison, this represents a $3,300 premium over its gas-only counterpart. The EPA rates the FWD-only Sonata Hybrid at 44 mpg city, 51 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined, meaning it can go about 20 miles further for every gallon than the non-hybrid Sonata. It does have a smaller fuel tank, with a 13.2-gallon capacity compared to the base Sonata’s 15.9, but its superior fuel efficiency will give it an extra 150 miles of range and make its less-frequent fill-ups more cost-effective. If that’s the comparison you’re shopping, we think the Sonata Hybrid is a no-brainer, well worth the extra cost up front.
If you’re considering the competition as well, the Sonata Hybrid’s base price falls somewhere in the middle of the pack. It’s more expensive than the now-hybrid-only 2025 Toyota Camry, which starts at the bottom of the trim ladder at $29,495. However, it’s less expensive than the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid, because Honda has opted to limit its hybrid powertrain to its higher trims, giving it an entry point of $33,990. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited trim we tested carries a $38,350 MSRP. All three of these hybrid midsize sedans are now fresh off facelifts or full redesigns, making for a competitive segment. Savvy shoppers will want to get clear on personal priorities and carefully compare features lists before making a decision.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 51 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 39 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 400 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Remote parking assist: perpendicular · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 51 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 39 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse