Since its arrival for the 2019 model year, the eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata has been an attention-grabber. Its premium looks and attractive features make it a compelling and different offering in a typically staid segment, and now it's getting a deep mid-cycle refresh. The 2024 Hyundai Sonata looks sportier and more futuristic, enough so that it could be confused for an all-new model, not one that's merely updated to keep it fresh another few years.
As you can see, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata adopts the same basic exterior design that debuted here in America on the smaller 2024 Kona SUV. The main feature is Hyundai's Seamless Horizon Lamp, a long horizontal daytime running light that spans nearly the entire front end. The actual headlights are hidden in the black trim in the bumper, exaggerating the nose's low-slung look. If the refreshed Sonata looks wider to you, it's because of all those horizontal design elements that Hyundai added. A performance-oriented N Line variant is once again available, and it gets even more sharper angles and a honeycomb grille pattern.
From the profile, things haven't changed much. Besides the new wheel designs, there isn't much to report here; the four-door coupe styling that debuted in the eighth generation continues for the 2024 model.
The rear, however, gets a new design. A new H-shaped taillight takes over the rear, again connecting both corners and giving the back a wide appearance like the front. A new black trim piece on the rear fascia starts behind the wheels and expands up to house the license plate and dual or quad exhausts (depending on the variant). The black trim is also present on the ducktail spoiler, and while the shape of the trunk doesn't appear to have changed, it looks better than before.
A New Interior Experience
Inside, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata gets a whole lot of changes. New dual 12.3-inch screens make their way into the cabin, taking a page from other newer Hyundais, including the electric Ioniq 5. The overall feel of the cabin is modern and premium. With wood-like and aluminum trims, the Sonata's interior looks closer to a luxury sedan, and its horizontal design (sensing a theme?) makes the cabin seem wider. The push-button gear selector has been replaced by a short shifter on the steering column, freeing up some space in the center console.
Hyundai didn't give any details on the infotainment system, but we can tell from the pictures that its design and graphics are new, and the dual 12.3-inch screens appear to be closer together than they are in other Hyundai/Kia vehicles with the same setup.
We're happy to see physical buttons for quicker access to the infotainment, and the HVAC controls are now part of a touch display like what we've seen in the latest Genesis models. New ambient lighting will make the cabin feel more premium at night.
What About Under the Hood?
Hyundai didn't provide any powertrain details, but we expect the current engines and transmission to carry over. That means the 191-hp 2.5-liter naturally aspirated l-4 could continue to be the base engine, while the 180-hp 1.6-liter turbo-four would be the optional powertrain. The hybrid model has proven to be quite popular for Sonata buyers, so we expect the 2024 model to offer a hybrid engine.
We don't expect any changes for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata N Line either, so it's likely we'll see the 2.5-liter turbo-four engine with 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. We've said wonderful things about the Sonata N Line, and we hope this model stays the same outside of its snappy new duds.
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata will debut globally at the Seoul Mobility Show, but we expect it to arrive on U.S. shores later this year.
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