Hyundai has been a top choice for sedan buyers in the country, known for its cars’ class-leading comfort. This South Korean car company is a major player in the automotive market. Its latest model, the new Hyundai Sonata, is a stylish mid-size car with innovative features. It comes with a variety of trims—SE, SEL, SEL Plus, and the gas-powered Limited. Here are the key features that make the car a great option for you:

Design
The new Hyundai Sonata is a good-looking car that comes with a welcoming interior. The roofline has an elegant arc, and the long hood adds to the look of a luxurious rear-wheel drive car.

Roomy and supportive seats ensure a comfortable ride for occupants of all sizes. The sedan features a six-way manually adjustable driver seat and a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat as standard features. For the higher trim levels, the sedan features an eight-way adjustable power driver seat and a six-way adjustable power passenger seat. The Limited models have more stylish features, including twin digital displays and leatherette and micro suede upholstery. The SEL Plus comes with a panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker Bose audio, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, and a semi-autonomous drive mode.

Additionally, the Sonata Hybrid lineup offers the new N Line: Blue, SEL, and Limited Trims.

The notable difference between the new Hyundai Sonata and the previous year’s model is the addition of the N-Line Night Edition package, which comes with a spritz of carbon-fiber trim and other darkened accents to give a sportier look.

Performance
All the models of the new Hyundai Sonata come with front-wheel drive. Sonata Hybrid leads in performance by pairing a 192-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a 51-hp electric motor for a seamless transition between gas and electric power. The base engine is a four-cylinder version that offers 191 hp for reasonable acceleration and smooth gear changes. The 180-hp 1.6-liter turbo-4 engine is powerful despite the low horsepower. You can pay more for the N-Line, which is a race-inspired sedan that gets a big boost from the 290-hp turbocharged engine and 19-inch wheels.

Technology
Sonata comes with a 10.3-inch touchscreen and is quick to respond to touch. Apart from the standard infotainment features, Hyundai’s new tech is the Digital Key which allows you to lock, unlock, and operate the car from your smartphone. The SEL Plus and Limited models also feature a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

Safety
The sedan has received a 5-Star Overall Safety rating from NHTSA. It offers extensive safety and driver-assistive technology, including adaptive cruise control, forward emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and driver attention warning system. You can also blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, and safe exit warning in all Sonata cars except for the base model. The highway driving assist is standard on the SEL Plus, Limited, and N Line.

Fuel economy
The hybrid versions are highly fuel-efficient powertrains. Hybrid Blue has a rating of up to 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway, whereas other hybrid models have a fuel economy of 45 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway. The SE model offers a fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg combined. For the N Line models, the rating drops to 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

Cargo space
The new Hyundai Sonata has 16 cubic feet of cargo space, giving it an edge over its competitors. The sedan also has split-folding rear seats giving you the convenience of hauling large items.

Price
You can get the new Hyundai Sonata at a starting price of $24,350. The Hybrid Limited costs over $35,000.

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata comes with a variety of trims, safety features, and excellent fuel economy, making it a great option for mid-size car buyers.