Trims and Powertrains

Hyundai offers the 2025 Sonata in four trims: SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, and N Line. The SE, SEL, and SEL Convenience use a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. This engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on the SEL. The EPA fuel economy ratings for the Sonata SE, SEL, and SEL Convenience are 29 mpg city/36 mpg highway.

The Sonata N Line gets a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that increases power output to 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a front-wheel drivetrain (HTRAC all-wheel drive is not available on this trim). The N Line’s EPA-estimated fuel economy is 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway.

Standard Features

The entry-level Sonata SE has proximity key entry, premium cloth upholstery, six-way adjustable front seats, a six-way adjustable passenger seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, a rear center armrest with dual cupholders, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, dual USB type-c charge ports (front row), a 4.2-inch instrument cluster, push-button start, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, LED taillights, power side mirrors, a black mesh grille, chrome window surround moldings, gloss-black side rocker panels, body-color/satin chrome exterior door handles, a rear spoiler, a twin-tip single rear exhaust, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The SEL adds heated front seats, dual automatic temperature control, an eight-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, a column-mounted shift-by-wire gear selector, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, 17-inch alloy wheels, and heated power side mirrors.

In the SEL Convenience, a panoramic sunroof comes standard along with wireless device charging, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 12.3-inch LCD cluster, LED interior lights, Hyundai Digital Key 2, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The racing-inspired N-Line trim gets trim-specific sport seats with microfiber inserts, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, ambient lighting with 64 colors, aluminum sport pedals, second-row air vents, 19-inch alloy wheels, fender-mounted LED turn-signal indicators, special front and rear fascia and grille, gloss-black side mirrors and window surround moldings, body-color/black exterior door handles, and a twin-tip dual exhaust.

Active Safety Equipment

Every 2025 Sonata gets Hyundai’s SmartSense network of advanced safety and convenience features. This technology suite consists of forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/turning detection, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning, smart cruise control with stop and go, rear occupant alert, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, safe exit warning, and high beam assist. A rear-view monitor with parking guidance is also standard. The N Line adds highway driving assist.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system is installed in every trim. Its features are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (with multiple device connection capability), Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming, AM/FM radio, HD Radio, Sirius XM satellite radio, and access to Hyundai Bluelink+. The SEL Convenience and N Line add navigation and dynamic voice recognition. While most the first three trims get a more basic audio setup, the N Line is upgraded with a premium 12-speaker Bose sound system.