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Hyundai Sonata: Mid-size sedan. The N Line packs a 290-hp 2.5 turbo. Bold styling and strong value.
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Mid-size sedan. The N Line packs a 290-hp 2.5 turbo. Bold styling and strong value.

The Hyundai Sonata is the brand mid-size sedan, competing with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Recent generations adopted bold, expressive styling, and the lineup includes efficient base engines, a hybrid, and a sporty Sonata N Line with a 290 horsepower 2.5 liter turbo four that gives the family sedan genuine pace. It blends value, space, and an available performance edge. On WhipJury, the Sonata appears as a roomy, well-equipped sedan, with the N Line the enthusiast pick.

Sonata specifications

Four-cylinder engines, a hybrid, and a Sonata N Line with a 290 horsepower 2.5 liter turbo four. Front-wheel drive. Automatic or dual-clutch (N Line). Mid-size sedan.

Frequently asked questions about Hyundai Sonata

What is the Sonata N Line?
The sporty Sonata, with a 290 horsepower 2.5 liter turbo four and a dual-clutch transmission, giving the mid-size sedan genuine performance.
Is there a hybrid Sonata?
Yes. A hybrid version offers strong fuel economy, and there has been a solar-roof hybrid variant in some markets.
Is the Sonata reliable?
Generally yes, with Hyundai engineering and a strong warranty. It is a dependable, well-equipped mid-size sedan.
Who does the Sonata compete with?
The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Kia K5, with the Sonata offering bold styling and strong value.
Is the Sonata front-wheel drive?
Yes, the Sonata is front-wheel drive across the range.

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