The puzzle of the 2025 U.S. auto market fills in one other piece with the arrival of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata. Given a reasonably large refresh for the 2024 mannequin yr that launched stern appears to be like and a racier N Line trim, the favored sedan rolls into 2025 with just some small updates. Product returned an new SE trim to the underside of the lineup after the reasonably priced grade took a break in 2024. The opposite trim information is the SEL with the $3,050 Comfort Bundle being damaged out as its personal trim, which might be thought-about one other restoration after the SEL Plus additionally left the lineup on the finish of the 2023 mannequin yr. Lastly, the Sonata N Line positive factors a set of vents for second-row passengers.
The per Hyundai regular, the SE is not any stripper particular. Consumers get computerized LED headlights and taillights, an acoustic windshield, handbook dual-zone temperature management, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment show, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless begin, hands-free trunk opening, 4 USB-C ports unfold amongst front- and second-row occupants, and 16-inch alloys. Driver help and security package consists of adaptive cruise management with cease and go, excessive beam help, ahead collision alert with pedestrian and bike owner detection, blind spot warning, lane maintaining help and lane following help, rear cross visitors alert, and 9 airbags. One clear money-saver is the urethane steering wheel, that touchpoint being a relentless reminder of the worth level.
The SE takes the entry-level bar all the way down to $27,800 after the $1,150 vacation spot cost. That is $850 lower than the worth of the low bar in 2024, the SEL. Different trims are hit with small value bumps. Sums for the 2025 Sonata and their variations from 2024 are:
- SE: $27,800 (New trim)
- SEL: $28,900 ($250)
- SEL AWD: $30,400 ($250)
- SEL Comfort: $30,800 ($250)
- N Line: $36,400 ($300)
- HEV SEL: $32,150 ($200)
- HEV Restricted: $38,600 ($250)
The non-hybrid grades are all powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The distinction is that the SE and SEL use a naturally aspirated model making 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, pairing that engine with an eight-speed computerized transmission. The N Line takes the slicker route, utilizing a turbo model of the identical mill to get 290 hp and 311 lb-ft, and an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The Hybrid variants are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder helped by an electrical motor and 1.62-kWh battery, mixed output pegged at 192 hp and shifting managed by a six-speed computerized.