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2017 Hyundai Sonata: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is mostly a carryover, led by updated standard audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for Hybrid models. The gas sedan gets only small equipment changes, while the Plug-in Hybrid changes very little.
About the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
7th generation Sonata (LF, 2015-2019 U.S.), pre-facelift year
Hyundai positioned the 2017 Sonata as a roomy, quiet midsize sedan with more powertrain variety than many rivals. The range stretched from simple gas versions to turbo trims, a high-mpg hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid, but the core pitch stayed the same: comfortable family-car space, easy-to-use tech, and a broad mix of efficiency or performance depending on which Sonata version a shopper landed on.
The 2017 lineup ranges from the efficiency-focused Eco, Hybrid, and Plug-in Hybrid to comfort-oriented Limited models and the sportier turbo trims. Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T use a 245-hp turbo engine, while Limited models add leather seating plus heated and ventilated front seats.
What changed, by category
Tech
Sonata Hybrid models gain updated standard audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Gas models receive minor equipment shuffles rather than a lineup-wide infotainment overhaul.
2017 Hyundai Sonata specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Auto, 7-Spd EcoShift | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic & Manual Mode | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic & Manual Mode | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25–38 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21–39 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36–43 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 30–45 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 185–193 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185–193 hp | 245 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 140–178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 140–178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 140–178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.3–16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 9.9–16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 9.9–16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 27 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 27 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 99 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 99 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Power Steering | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2016 to the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
The main change for 2017 is updated standard audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Sonata Hybrid models. Gas versions receive only small equipment adjustments, and the Plug-in Hybrid changes very little.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Sonata redesigned?
No, the 2017 Sonata was not redesigned. It is a late pre-facelift model in the seventh generation, with the larger appearance and cabin update arriving for 2018.
Did the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get new engines?
No, the 2017 Sonata has no lineup-wide powertrain change. Its gas, hybrid, and plug-in-hybrid setups largely carry over from 2016.
Did the 2017 Hyundai Sonata receive new safety features?
No lineup-wide safety overhaul arrived for 2017. Driver-assistance features still depend heavily on the trim and equipment package.
Which 2017 Hyundai Sonata trims have the strongest gas engine?
The Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T have the strongest gas engine in the 2017 lineup. Both use a 245-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine; the Sport emphasizes a sharper look, while the Limited emphasizes comfort.
2017 Hyundai Sonata Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata.
4.2
2017 Hyundai Sonata
(674 reviews)
“This car has been fantastic except the engine went into lymph mode at 61000 miles but it was fixed as a warranty item.”
“The sonata is a great car. Easy, clean ride with lots of features. It's great as a first or just an everyday one.”