“Only down side is lack of space for wallet and/or sunglasses etc. Otherwise the perfect vehicle for most of us. The infotainment system takes a while to learn.”
2025 Hyundai Sonata: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is the return of the SE as the entry trim. This is otherwise a light update, with SEL Convenience becoming a standalone trim and the N Line gaining a rear console air vent.
About the 2025 Hyundai Sonata
8th generation Sonata (DN8), second year after the 2024 refresh.
Hyundai positions the Sonata as an ultramodern midsize sedan that mixes bold styling, big-screen cabin tech, and a broad set of standard safety features. What separates it from many rivals is the range of personalities in one model family: available AWD on the regular gas car, strong fuel economy in the hybrid, and real straight-line punch in the N Line. For most buyers, the Sonata is a comfort-focused daily sedan with more visual flair and tech emphasis than the typical midsize option.
The 2025 Sonata lineup runs from the straightforward SE, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to more specialized versions. The N Line has a 290-hp turbo engine and sport-tuned suspension, while the Hybrid Limited emphasizes comfort and efficiency with leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, surround-view cameras, and parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The SE returns after sitting out 2024 and becomes the entry trim. SEL Convenience also becomes a standalone trim after previously being an equipment package for the SEL.
Cabin
The N Line gains a second-row air vent mounted at the back of the center console.
2025 Hyundai Sonata specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD / FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 25–44 mpg | 23 mpg | 44 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 36–51 mpg | 32 mpg | 51 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 191–192 hp | 290 hp | 192 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 139–181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.6 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
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| Head-Up Display | |||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Hyundai Sonata compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 Sonata brings back the SE as the entry trim, turns SEL Convenience into a standalone trim, and adds a rear console air vent to the N Line. The powertrains, cabin layout, and core safety technology otherwise remain largely unchanged.
Was the 2025 Hyundai Sonata redesigned?
No, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata was not redesigned. It is the second model year after the major 2024 refresh and receives only smaller trim and equipment updates.
Did the Hyundai Sonata SE return for 2025?
Yes, the Sonata SE returns for 2025 after sitting out the 2024 model year. It serves as the entry trim and has a 191-hp 2.5-liter engine, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Is SEL Convenience a separate 2025 Sonata trim?
Yes, SEL Convenience is a standalone 2025 Sonata trim rather than an equipment package for the SEL. It adds features such as a panoramic sunroof, digital gauges, built-in navigation, wireless phone charging, and heated front seats.
What changed on the 2025 Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The 2025 Sonata N Line gains a second-row air vent at the back of the center console. Its main performance hardware carries over, including the 290-hp turbocharged engine and sport-tuned suspension.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Hyundai Sonata.
4.6
2025 Hyundai Sonata
(9 reviews)
“The car is very comfortable, has all of the latest safety features, and very good fuel economy”
“Great looking sporty, solid sedan with the latest technology. The myHyundai app is great also.”
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