2023 Hyundai Sonata Review

Price Range: $11,000 - $28,297

The 2023 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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2023 Hyundai Sonata Review

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

Written by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

10/31/2022

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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Certified 2023 Hyundai Sonata
SEL Sedan
$20,383
great price
$3,730 below market
- 4,941 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Lynnes Hyundai (4 mi away)
- Five Star Dealer
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Bloomfield, NJ
This 2023 Hyundai Sonata has passed the Lynnes comprehensive 172 point inspection with flying colors. Our ASE certified technicians have inspected thi...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: KMHL14JAXPA326946
Stock: HE8644P
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 08-30-2025
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2023 Hyundai Sonata
SEL Sedan
$18,499
great price
$3,399 below market
- 11,335 miles
- 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- CarVision Maple Shade (73 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Maple Shade, NJ
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31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: KMHL64JA4PA275610
Stock: 275610BB
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Listed since: 09-24-2025

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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.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

Good

8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Hyundai Sonata on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

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.

Interior

8/10

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

7/10

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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata trim level differences

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:

Which Sonata trim 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.

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Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey

$121/mo

$161/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#9 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$406/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

1.04x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

9.2%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

Hyundai Sonata Owner Reviews

4.1

48 reviews

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3(6%)

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Unique styling with great feature set and tech

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 …

Brand new N Line in Quartz White

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 …

2022 sonata N line

marc hoffman, 09/30/2022

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.

N line lemon

Karen Williams, 07/01/2023

2023 Hyundai Sonata N Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

Had a 2023 n line Hyundai Sonata delivered January 25, 2023. Now has 2200 miles on it. Also dropped off at dealership last night for the 3rd time to get fixed for the same problem. Transmission light on and not changing gears. Car has been in shop with the long repair wait times longer then in my garage since buying.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sonata since its last redesign.

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2023 Sonata Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	32 MPG
Cost to Drive	$121/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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Safety

Our experts like the Sonata models:

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.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.7%

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

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Review

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2023 Hyundai Sonata Review

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Overview

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Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

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2023 Hyundai Sonata trim level differences

Which Sonata trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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Frequency

Severity

Hyundai Sonata Owner Reviews

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Unique styling with great feature set and tech

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2023 Sonata Highlights

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