2025 Hyundai Sonata

The Sonata is Hyundai's Toyota Camry and Honda Accord fighter. It's offered as both a hybrid or a normal gas-powered sedan and comes with the option for either front- or all-wheel drive. The big news is that for 2024 the Sonata received a massive makeover that adds a little menace to the sedan that before had a somewhat frumpy-looking front end. The changes make it more handsome and daring, something sedans need to compete in a market that's jam-packed with SUV-hungry shoppers. As a result of the big overhaul in 2024, the 2025 model year Sonata will likely remain very much unchanged.

Edmunds spotlight: Value-laden N Line

While it's not an out-and-out performance machine, the Sonata N Line, its top trim, comes with a juiced-up turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes a very healthy 290 horsepower. But that's not all it gets. The N Line comes with every feature Hyundai is willing to throw at the Sonata from the start and performance that genuinely blows the competition away. If you want a surprisingly quick midsize sedan, the N Line is probably your best bet.

Competitors to consider

In a world where sedans are falling by the wayside, the Sonata faces limited competition. The Camry and Accord are both great options, but all of their best features and top trims must be had with a hybrid. The Kia K5 also gets a refresh for 2025, though some might think it's not as sucessfully executed as the Hyundai's was (at least, from an aesthetics point of view). We like the Sonata, and its recent makeover and potential performance on offer make it more appealing than most rivals.

For those who want to save on fuel, there's also a Sonata Hybrid, which we review separately.