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2019 Hyundai Sonata: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata is mostly a carryover, and its main upgrade is more standard driver-assistance technology on the Hybrid Limited. Hyundai also simplified the trim lineup for this final year before the 2020 redesign.
About the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
7th generation Sonata family (LF, 2015-2019), final year before the all-new 2020 redesign.
The 2019 Sonata is Hyundai’s value-focused midsize sedan: roomy, easy to drive, and loaded with straightforward tech for everyday commuting and family use. Its main draw is choice within one familiar shape—regular gas power, a more efficient turbo Eco, a premium turbo Limited 2.0T, plus hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions for shoppers who want better fuel use without moving to an SUV or a full EV.
The 2019 Sonata lineup ranges from the straightforward SE, with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and blind-spot monitoring, to the comfort-focused SEL and leather-trimmed Limited. Sport adds athletic bodywork, a sunroof and paddle shifters, while Limited 2.0T pairs an upscale cabin with a stronger turbo engine, navigation and premium audio. The Plug-in Hybrid provides up to 28 miles of electric driving range, and the Hybrid Limited carries the year’s expanded driver-assistance package.
What changed, by category
Safety
The Sonata Hybrid Limited gains standard adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.
Trim lineup
The Limited 2.0T+, SEL+, Sport 2.0T and Sport+ trims from 2018 were dropped. The regular Limited 2.0T remained in the 2019 lineup.
2019 Hyundai Sonata specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 7-Spd EcoShift Dual Clutch w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic & Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic & Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive & 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 |
| MPG City | 26–40 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25–39 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 35–46 mpg | 37 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33–44 mpg | 32 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 185–193 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp | 202 hp | 185 hp | 185–202 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 140–178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 140 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 140–178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.4–16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 9.9 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 9.9–16.3 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 | 28 | 28 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 99 | 99 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
The biggest change is more standard driver-assistance equipment for the Sonata Hybrid Limited. The rest of the Sonata family is largely unchanged for 2019.
Which Hyundai Sonata trims were dropped for 2019?
The Limited 2.0T+, SEL+, Sport 2.0T and Sport+ trims were dropped for 2019. The Limited 2.0T continued, so the turbocharged 2.0-liter gas engine remained in the lineup.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata a redesigned model?
No, the 2019 Sonata is not a redesign. It is the final model year of the seventh-generation Sonata family before the redesigned 2020 gas Sonata arrived.
What safety features became standard on the 2019 Sonata Hybrid Limited?
The 2019 Sonata Hybrid Limited gained standard adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.
Was the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid still offered for 2019?
Yes, the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid returned for 2019 with a 2.0-liter plug-in hybrid system, a 9.8-kWh battery and up to 28 miles of electric driving range. It was the model’s final U.S. year.
2019 Hyundai Sonata Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
4.0
2019 Hyundai Sonata
(253 reviews)
“Overall great vehicle, have a few opportunities with blind spot mirror coming on and nothing there. Engine runs very quiet mostly, occasionally has slow transmission reaction, hesitation. Still very satisfied”
“I love the interior features and ease of driving. The safety features are awesome. I love this car.”