2023 Hyundai Sonata

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The Sonata has the aura of a more expensive vehicle. It's stylish and it overdelivers in key areas, including its great-looking and easy-to-use infotainment system display, cool parking camera system and long warranty coverage. But in other areas, the Sonata merely matches what you'd expect from a midsize sedan, and it falters slightly when it comes to ride quality and seat comfort.

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Pros

Lots of helpful standard technology features
Big trunk and ample interior storage space
Good value for the money
Enjoyable performance from the Sonata N Line

Cons

Not as comfortable as some other top sedans
Ho-hum interior quality
Any color you want, as long as you want white, black or a shade of gray

What's new

Sonata SEL includes a larger touchscreen infotainment system with navigation
Highway Driving Assist restricted to Limited and N Line trim
N Line Night Edition canceled for 2023
Part of the seventh Sonata generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan chock full of style and value. This latest generation debuted for 2020, and the car's sleek styling still stands out on the road. Hyundai also offers enough versions to suit just about anyone. The lineup starts with the basic and spacious SE trim and tops out with the loaded-up N Line sport sedan that's genuinely fun to drive. Buying a Sonata means you also get easy-to-use technology features and peace of mind from Hyundai's long warranty.

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For 2023, Hyundai carries over most everything from the 2022 Sonata, which is fine by us because it's currently one of our favorite sedans. Other top picks in the class include the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. Kia's K5 is also worth a look since it is mechanically similar to the Sonata. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for a full report on the Sonata's comfort, fuel economy and more.

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Sonata drive? We tested a Sonata Limited with the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. It's not exceptionally quick but the Sonata can edge out similarly powered family sedans, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.6 seconds. It doesn't have trouble keeping pace with traffic or accelerating on freeway on-ramps, but doing so requires more pressure on the gas pedal than you might be used to.

Steering, handling and braking are matter-of-fact, though there are some strange traits. The firm overall ride doesn't net a worthwhile handling balance. And the brake pedal emits a slight pulsation under light, constant application, like when you're heading down a gentle grade. There's nothing particular to object to, but there isn't much to praise either.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Sonata? The Sonata gives the appearance of refinement, but its interior comfort comes up short of expectations. The seats are firm and lack the supple comfort and adjustment ranges found in segment leaders. The ride also falls on the firm side. The Sonata is far from uncomfortable, but it transmits bumps and impacts into the cabin that other similarly priced family sedans wouldn't. The interior is a touch louder too.

On the upside, the climate controls, including heated and ventilated front seats, are quiet and effective. Overall the interior gets the job done, but it doesn't go any further.

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Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? Nearly all of the controls are simple to intuit, which is impressive considering the abundance of interior features. A push-button shifter remains the biggest wart. The layout requires extra attention to make sure you're selecting the right gear, which can add needless anxiety to a quick three-point turn.

The size of the interior is excellent, matching interiors of larger vehicles in the segment and ensuring there's plenty of room for occupants of all sizes. On the other hand, even people of average height have to duck slightly while getting in and out. We'd like more driver's seat adjustment range, especially in seat height.

Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The Sonata's available 10.3-inch touchscreen looks crisp and is quick to respond to your touch. The excellent voice controls understand most natural language commands for stereo, navigation and phone. Smartphone integration was flawless in our car, and it supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in widescreen format.

The Sonata, like most family sedans, has a suite of advanced safety features. But some of these features — such as blind-spot cameras that appear in the digital gauge cluster and the driver-free Smart Parking Assist — are mostly gimmicks. They're neat to show to your friends but don't have much practical value.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? The trunk opening is large, and the reasonable liftover height allows plenty of space to load items. We also like that switches to flip down the rear seats are easy to access in the trunk.

The Sonata's center console is deceivingly capable. What looks like a mere open flat area has clever touches, such as a textured surface and a partition between the cupholders for a spare phone. The front passenger also has access to a small but nice storage area on the right side of the tunnel. When it comes to car seats, the lower car-seat anchor points are squished between seat bottoms and seatbacks so you have to dig a bit to reach them.

Fuel Economy

7.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Sonata with the turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic gets 31 mpg combined (27 city/37 highway). These figures fall right in line with those of similarly priced and equipped midsize sedans, though we were not able to match it. We averaged 26.4 mpg over about 400 miles of mixed city driving. It's worth noting that the base engine — a 2.5-liter four-cylinder — holds a slightly better combined rating of up to 32 mpg.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Sonata a good value? A ton of technology features, a large interior, a class-leading warranty and strong ownership perks give the Sonata killer value on paper. If you prioritize advanced safety features and look-at-me style, the Sonata provides your money's worth.

The trade-off is a driving experience and interior that don't relay the sense of quality promised by the style. Top performers in the segment do both better. The Sonata's interior has some non-uniform panel gaps and occasional cheap-looking bits of trim that stand out against the otherwise stellar appearance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

If it only drove as neat as it looks. The exterior style causes double takes, and many people we talked to during our test assumed the Sonata was a luxury car. It's distinct on the road and in a crowded parking lot, but not in an ostentatious way. Big credit to Hyundai for making a family sedan that stands out.

While riding the boost of a turbocharged engine is always enjoyable, there's little else in the Sonata to muster enthusiasm. Ride, steering and handling get the job done but lack the tactile satisfaction you'll find in more enjoyable sedans. Also, similarly priced sedans offer more powerful and entertaining engines, making them more compelling propositions.

Which Sonata does Edmunds recommend?

Get the Sonata SEL for the best blend of equipment and value. Without costing too much more than the base SE trim, the SEL adds some desirable extras such as heated front seats, a blind-spot warning system, and a bigger center touchscreen with navigation.

Hyundai Sonata models

The 2023 Sonata is available in five trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Limited and N Line. Hyundai also offers the Sonata Hybrid variant, which is reviewed separately. Feature highlights for the Sonata include:

SE
Comes respectably equipped with:

2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive
16-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation
Heated exterior mirrors
Remote keyless entry
Cloth upholstery
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Six-speaker sound system

Standard safety equipment on all Sonatas includes:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sonata and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the Sonata back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Safe exit warning (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SEL
A nicer Sonata thanks to:

17-inch wheels
Sportier styling cues
Hands-free trunk opener
Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Navigation system
Bluelink connected services
Satellite radio

Convenience package
An optional package for the SEL that adds:

Panoramic sunroof
Digital instrument display
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Rear air vents
Rear USB charging port
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Hyundai Digital Key (lets you use your Android smartphone instead of a physical key to operate the vehicle)

SEL Plus
For turbocharged performance, choose the SEL Plus, which includes the SEL Convenience package equipment plus:

Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (180 hp, 195 lb-ft)
Transmission paddle shifters
19-inch wheels
Simulated leather seating with microfiber inserts
12-speaker premium Bose sound system
Enhanced adaptive cruise and lane keeping systems

Limited
Carries over features from the SEL Plus and also comes with:

18-inch wheels
Upgraded LED headlights
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Ambient interior lighting
Heated steering wheel
Leather seating surfaces
Power-adjustable passenger seat
Ventilated front seats
Head-up display
Blind-spot view monitor (uses cameras to project a video feed of the car's blind spots onto a digital display)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Surround-view monitor (gives you a top-down view of the Sonata and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Remote Smart Parking Assist (lets the driver use a smartphone app to remotely guide the vehicle into a parking spot)

N Line
The performance version of the Sonata, the N Line is equipped much like the SEL Plus. It also has:

Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (290 hp, 311 lb-ft)
Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Unique 19-inch wheels
Sport-tuned steering and suspension
Front seats with additional bolstering
N Line-specific styling details

Hyundai Sonata Reviews

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Mirage_1, 09/25/2022

2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

Purchased a 2022 Sonata SEL. The styling can be polarizing but I think it has a great look from most angles. The SEL is the sweet spot in the Sonata line. You get the unique daytime running lights, auto air, power driver's seat, heated seats and the full Hyundai safety suite including radar cruise. It rides well, is quiet and has plenty of power with the NA engine. (fuel economy is also …

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Still got game , 11/15/2021

2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

have had this 2022 N-Line Sonata a bit less than a month now.. best deal in the market right now. Rides like German sport sedan, most of the time. when it’s dry and flat outside( south florida) it’s in Sport+. when it rains I go to Sport mode. It can keep up with anyone out there. Looks sharp, fit and finish is great, has everything you need, including burying you in your comfy seat when …

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2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

This car is very enjoyable to drive. I am 69 years old but still enjoy a thrill . The car is quick especiallay in sport mode. This is a uniquie car you will enjoy to drive if have any skills left.

Unexpected performance in a nicely styled package

New England Steve, 08/19/2021

2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

IThis is my first Hyundai and I am blown away. I've owned Hondas, Fords and Volvos. I've been familiar with the brand since they were introduced in the U.S. The promise of cheap transportation was what gave them a foothold in the market. Well, they kept improving their product and offering models with the latest technology and with designs that are fresh. I recently purchased the …

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Hyundai vs. Honda: How the New Sonata Stacks Up Against the Accord Dollar for Dollar

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In this video, Edmunds' Carlos Lago and Elana Scherr find out how the new Hyundai Sonata compares to the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord has been Edmunds’ top recommendation to most shoppers looking for a midsize sedan, but the new Hyundai Sonata looks to be a competent challenger on…

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Features Specs

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Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	32 MPG
Cost to Drive	$135/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

You can't really talk about midsize sedans without mentioning the Honda Accord, which gets a redesign for 2023. It wins over plenty of people with its fuel efficiency, comfortable seating and premium interior design. The Sonata does have the edge when it comes to warranty coverage and the N Line's maximum available horsepower.

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable and efficient driving experience. You can also get it with all-wheel drive, which is something Hyundai doesn't offer. But the Altima falls short of the Sonata when it comes to the quality of its interior materials, warranty coverage and outward visibility.

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Camry

The Camry has been around since the 1980s, and it has consistently been a popular choice for a midsize sedan. Comfortable, efficient and spacious, the latest Camry remains a great all-rounder. But the Sonata is the fresher model of the two and might win you over with its style and more modern-looking touchscreen interface.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Sonata safety features:

Safe Exit Warning: Warns occupants when it may be unsafe to exit the car due to approaching traffic.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Uses cameras to show the driver a live video feed of what's in the Sonata's blind spots.
Highway Driving Assist: Pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist to provide semi-automated driver assistance when on the highway.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Acceptable
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Hyundai Sonata a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Sonata both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Sonata gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 42 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Sonata has 16.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Sonata. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata:

Sonata SEL includes a larger touchscreen infotainment system with navigation
Highway Driving Assist restricted to Limited and N Line trim
N Line Night Edition canceled for 2023
Part of the seventh Sonata generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Hyundai Sonata reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Sonata is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Sonata. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Sonata's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Hyundai Sonata is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Sonata and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Sonata gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 42 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Sonata is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

The least-expensive 2023 Hyundai Sonata is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $25,100.

Other versions include:

SE 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $25,100
SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $25,450
SEL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $27,625
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) which starts at $27,975
SEL Plus 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $32,125
SEL Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $32,475
N Line 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $34,475
N Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $34,825
Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $35,325

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What are the different models of Hyundai Sonata?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Sonata, the next question is, which Sonata model is right for you? Sonata variants include SE 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl 8A), SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A), SEL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/22 (2.5L 4cyl 8A), and SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A). For a full list of Sonata models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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