Trims and Powertrain

As we mentioned in the intro, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is made in three trim levels: Blue, SEL, and Limited. All of them feature front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 39-kW electric motor; the combined output is 192 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission manages the powertrain. The Blue trim is EPA-rated for 47 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway, while the SEL and Limited carry estimates of 44 mpg around town and 51 mpg on the open road.

Standard Features

The Sonata Hybrid Blue’s most desirable assets are dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, premium cloth upholstery, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, proximity keyless entry, and a hands-free trunk release. It also comes with push-button start, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, sound-reducing windshield glass, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, a 4.2-inch driver information display, two USB ports, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

The SEL upgrades that list with a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, heated power side mirrors, sound-reducing front side window glass, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, second-row air vents, wireless device charging, unique exterior details, and 17-inch wheels. The Limited benefits from even more luxury touches, such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a four-way power front passenger seat, a power trunk, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, fender-mounted LED turn-signal indicators, rear side window sunshades, rain-sensing windshield wipers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient cabin lighting, and a digital key.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

All three trims are given core safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor. They also have SmartSense, Hyundai’s collection of the latest driver-assist technologies, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision-avoidance assist (with pedestrian/cyclist detection and junction turning detection), blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, automatic high beams, driver attention warning, safe exit warning, and rear occupant alert. The Limited is enhanced with a blind-spot view monitor, a surround-view monitor, highway driving assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, and parking sensors (front, rear, and side).

Infotainment and Connectivity

In the center of the 2026 Sonata Hybrid’s dash is a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Hyundai also includes a complimentary subscription to Bluelink+ connected services for emergency help, remote functions, and vehicle monitoring. As the uppermost trim, the Limited is also outfitted with navigation, voice recognition, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. The Blue and SEL have a six-speaker sound system, while the Limited boasts a Bose upgrade with twelve speakers.