Exploring the New Hyundai Sonata Dan in Fort Mill, SC

The new Hyundai Sonata at Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia is an exceptional midsize sedan with its sharp, fresh looks. It also packs a lot of technology, space, and a reasonable price tag. As for the trim levels, there is everything for all drivers, from luxurious and respectable to athletic models. The automaker has dedicated plenty of time, effort, and value to the new Sonata. Overall, Hyundai Sonata is one of the best midsize sedans you can buy. Take a look at the unique features that make the new Sonata such a great vehicle.

Design

Regardless of the trim level chosen, the driver and front passenger will love riding in the new Sonata ride on plush, supportive seats. Also, the vehicle has spacious headroom and legroom. The best thing about the new Sonata is that the cabin does an incredible job suppressing road-noise, which further improves every drive.

While most sedans are trying hard to fit into the modern category of sedans, the design of the new Sonata stands out amongst its rivals. The LED daytime running lights and headlamps make it distinct. For an aggressive appearance, consider buying the upper trim, such as the Limited model, as it has matrix-style LED headlamps.

Performance

The SE and SEL trims have a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, making 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. The powertrain is also available for SEL Plus and Limited trims. All models have FWD. The stop/restart feature mounted to the SEL trim makes it the best fuel efficiency. Hyundai equips the SEL Plus and Limited trims with a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder, and turbocharged engine, making 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The N Line comprises a unique 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, and turbocharged engine, making 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.

Safety

The IIHS gave Sonata high safety ratings, while NHTSA gave it an overall five-star safety rating with five stars in the rollover and side crash tests and four stars in the frontal crash test. Hyundai generally equips the vehicle with a driver-assist suite comprising standard and advanced safety features.

Technology

The new Sonata packs one of the most intuitive infotainment systems featuring a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Some trims have an optional 10.25-inch touchscreen and other features like wireless charging and remote services.

Trim Levels

Hyundai offers Sonata in five trim levels: The SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Limited, and the N Line.

SE

It comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with FWD and eight-speed automatic transmission, LED headlamps, cloth upholstery, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, HD radio, 8-inch central touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a six-speaker sound system. SE also includes a standard safety package with forward-collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and driver attention warning.

SEL

This model adds 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, power-adjustable driver's seat, Blue Link connectivity, remote services, proximity keyless entry and push-button start, hands-free trunk opener, dual-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and safety exit warning. The model also has an optional convenience package comprising wireless smartphone charging, leather-wrapped steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, digital instrument display, Hyundai Digital Key, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rear climate vents.

SEL Plus

It comes with a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, and four-cylinder engine and includes all the features contained in SEL's convenience package. Additionally, it has 19-inch wheels, a 12-speaker premium Bose sound system, simulated leather seats with microfiber inserts, improved adaptive cruise with lane-keep assist, and a navigation system.

Limited

The Limited trim has everything from the SEL Plus trim, plus 18-inch wheels and upgraded LED headlamps, power-adjustable leather-upholstered seats, a heated steering wheel, and a head-up display. You also enjoy the standard ambient interior lighting, blind-spot alerts, automatic rear-braking with a surround-view, and the Hyundai Smart Parking Assist.

N Line

As a performance-based model, this vehicle has a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine, exclusive 19-inch wheels, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, front seats with extra bolstering, sport-tuned suspension and steering, and N Line-specific styling elements.

Visit Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia to learn more about the new Hyundai Sonata and test drive one of the available models on our showroom near Charlotte today.