Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata

290-hp N Line 2.5L Turbo and Retuned 8-speed DCT

For drivers who want a sedan that wakes up your commute, the N Line’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers a robust 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai refined the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with updated tuning and a revised launch-control system that helps smooth low-speed behavior and sharpen responsiveness when you need to pass or merge. The result is a livelier drive that still feels composed in traffic. Paired with its sport-tuned chassis and generous brakes, the N Line has the kind of off-the-line punch and midrange surge that keep highway trips easy and enjoyable. If you value a car that can feel relaxed one minute and ready the next, the N Line transforms the Sonata into an athletic yet practical daily performer.

Sonata Hybrid Powertrain With Everyday Smoothness

The Sonata Hybrid couples a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a motor-generator for a combined output tuned to maximize efficiency and real-world smoothness. The hybrid’s 6-speed automatic transmission maintains a familiar driving feel, and the powertrain’s programming aims to make transitions between electric and gas power as seamless as possible in typical traffic. The benefits are immediate if you rack up miles each week, and the hybrid’s sedan packaging means you still enjoy generous seating space and a trunk designed to take on everything from grocery runs to road-trip luggage. For shoppers who want hybrid efficiency without changing daily habits, the Sonata Hybrid keeps the learning curve low and the rewards high.

HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive Availability

The Sonata’s available HTRAC® all-wheel drive gives you added traction and control on rain-slicked avenues, gravel turnouts, or parking ramps with steep approaches. The system actively helps manage torque to all four wheels to optimize stability and grip, instilling confidence in changing weather. It works in the background without micromanagement, so you simply steer, brake, and go as usual. If your commute includes wet mornings, hilly neighborhoods, or weekend escapes to trailheads with uneven surfaces, HTRAC® can be a smart addition that broadens when and where the Sonata feels at its best.

12.3-inch Touchscreen With Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

Connectivity feels natural in the Sonata thanks to a crisp 12.3-inch center touchscreen and a user interface designed around clear icons and fast responses. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard, freeing your center console from cords and keeping navigation, music, and messaging a tap away. The display sits right in your sightline to minimize glances from the road, and steering-wheel controls and voice prompts make routine tasks second nature. Select trims add a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers for rich, detailed sound. The end result is a cabin that helps you stay focused and relaxed, whether you are handling a quick errand or settling in for a longer drive.

Hyundai SmartSense® Driver Assistance and Parking Tech

Hyundai SmartSense® equips every Sonata with an extensive array of advanced driver assists, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and forward collision avoidance with automated emergency braking. The goal is simple: give you helpful support that reduces fatigue and enhances awareness. Available upgrades such as Blind-Spot View Monitor and a 360-degree camera system, enhance visibility when changing lanes or navigating tight spaces. Remote Smart Parking adds an extra layer of convenience by assisting with tricky parking scenarios from outside the vehicle. Together, these systems extend your awareness and help make everyday driving feel calmer and more controlled.