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2018 Hyundai Sonata

Sedan · 2015–2027 · Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid

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What changed for 2018

Starting prices: −$1,900 to +$1,800 (6 trims; hover for each)
New trim: SEL
Trim dropped: Base
Engine: 2.0L Theta II turbocharged GDI → 2.0L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder (Limited 2.0T, Sport 2.0T)
Gears: 6 → 8 (Limited 2.0T, Sport 2.0T)
Fuel economy (combined): 24 mpg → 26 mpg (Limited 2.0T)
Speakers: 9 → 10 (Limited 2.0T)
Lane keeping: Lane Departure Warning → Lane Keep Assist (Limited 2.0T)
Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (Limited 2.0T)
Heated seats: Front, Second Row → Front (Limited 2.0T)
Sunroof: Panoramic Moonroof → Tilt/Slide Moonroof (Limited 2.0T)
Headlights: HID Projector → LED Reflector (Limited 2.0T)
Engine: 2.4L Theta II GDI → 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder (Limited, Sport, SE)
Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 4.2 in (Limited, Sport, Sport 2.0T)
Headlights: Halogen → Bi-LED Projector (Limited)
Engine: 1.6L turbocharged Gamma engine → 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder (Eco)
Curb weight: 3,364 lb → 3,483 lb (Sport 2.0T)

2018 Sonata trims

	Eco	Limited	Limited 2.0T	SE	SEL	Sport	Sport 2.0T
Price
Starting MSRP	$22,650	$27,400	$32,450	$22,050	$23,700	$25,200	$27,600
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder	2.4L GDI 4-cylinder	2.0L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder	2.4L GDI 4-cylinder	2.4L GDI 4-cylinder	2.4L GDI 4-cylinder	2.0L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder
Horsepower	178 hp	185 hp	245 hp	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp	245 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	7-Speed EcoShift DCT with SHIFTRONIC	6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Gears	7	6	8	6	6	6	8
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	31 mpg	28 mpg	26 mpg	29 mpg	28 mpg	28 mpg	26 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Trunk	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in
Length	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in
Curb weight	3,250 lb	3,355 lb	3,527 lb	3,250 lb	3,311 lb	3,364 lb	3,483 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	7 in + option	8 in	7 in	7 in	7 in	7 in
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Android Auto	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	3.5 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in
Head-up display	—	Windshield HUD	—	—	—	—	—
Audio	—	Bose + option	Infinity	—	—	—	—
Speakers	6	6 + option	10	6	6	6	6
Wireless phone charging	—	Optional	—	—	—	—	—
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	—	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go + option	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	—	Optional	—	—
Lane keeping	—	Lane Keep Assist + option	Lane Keep Assist	—	Optional	—	—
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	—	AEB with Pedestrian Detection + option	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	—	Optional	—	—
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	Surround View Camera	—	—	—	—	—
Parking sensors	—	Rear + option	Rear	—	—	—	—
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Leather	Leather	Cloth	Cloth	Leather	Leather
Heated seats	—	Front	Front	—	Front	Front	Front
Ventilated seats	—	Front	Front	—	—	—	—
Driver seat memory	—	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	—	—	—	—
Climate zones	—	2	2	—	2	2	2
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels	16 in	17 in	18 in	16 in	17 in	17 in	18 in
Headlights	Halogen	Bi-LED Projector	LED Reflector	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen

Packages and options (26)

	Eco	Limited	Limited 2.0T	SE	SEL	Sport	Sport 2.0T
Cargo Package $195	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Convenience Package $1,000	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Limited Ultimate Package $2,900	—	Optional	—	—	—	—	—
Winter Weather Package $245	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Applique $70	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $55	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
All-Weather Floor Mats $130	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
ECM with HomeLink and Compass $295	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Trunk Hook $30	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats $125	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
First Aid Kit $30	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Illuminated Door Sill Plates $250	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Interior Light Kit $250	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Reversible Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Electric Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Lakeside Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Machine Gray	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Phantom Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Quartz White	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Scarlet Red	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Symphony Silver	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Beige	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Gray	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Sonata 2015–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2027	HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD	5	No	No	0	0
2027	HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR ICE FWD	5	No	No	0	0
2027	HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR ICE AWD	5	No	No	0	0
2026	HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD	5	No	No	1	3
2026	HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD	5	No	No	1	3
2026	HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR N/A FWD	5	No	No	1	3
2025	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	16
2025	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	16
2025	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	11
2024	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	4
2024	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	46
2024	Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	9
2023	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	2	87
2023	Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	15
2022	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	3	93
2022	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	19
2021	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	134
2021	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	55
2021	Hyundai Sonata N 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	1	10
2020	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	178
2020	Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	16
2019	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	No	Optional	0	161
2019	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	0	5
2019	Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	5
2018	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	No	Optional	1	373
2018	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	No	Optional	1	9
2018	Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	Optional	1	0
2017	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	764
2017	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	80
2017	Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	2	32
2016	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	6	723
2016	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	132
2016	Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	6	158
2015	Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	9	1145
2015	Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	4	53

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2027	Sonata AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2027	Sonata FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	27–29
2027	Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	31
2027	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2027	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	51
2026	Sonata AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	27
2026	Sonata FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	27–29
2026	Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	32
2026	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2026	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	51
2025	Sonata AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2025	Sonata FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI	27–32
2025	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2024	Sonata AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2024	Sonata FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	27–29
2024	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2023	Sonata	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI	27–32
2023	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2023	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	52
2022	Sonata	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI	27–32
2022	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2022	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	52
2021	Sonata	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI	27–32
2021	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2021	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	52
2020	Sonata	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI	31–32
2020	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	47
2020	Sonata Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	52
2019	Sonata	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	26–31
2019	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	41
2019	Sonata Hybrid SE	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	42
2019	Sonata Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	39
2019	Sonata SE	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	29
2018	Sonata	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	26–31
2018	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	41
2018	Sonata Hybrid SE	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	42
2018	Sonata Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	39
2018	Sonata SE	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	29
2017	Sonata	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	26–31
2017	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	40
2017	Sonata Hybrid SE	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	42
2017	Sonata Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	24
2017	Sonata Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	39
2017	Sonata Sport Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	28
2016	Sonata	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	26–31
2016	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	40
2016	Sonata Hybrid SE	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	41
2016	Sonata Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	24
2016	Sonata Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	40
2016	Sonata Sport Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	28
2015	Sonata	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	26–31
2015	Sonata Hybrid	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	37
2015	Sonata Hybrid Limited	Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	37
2015	Sonata Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	24
2015	Sonata Sport Limited	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	27

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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