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2021 Hyundai Sonata
Sedan · 2015–2027 · Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$300 to +$850 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: N Line
- Fuel economy (combined): 31 mpg → 30 mpg (SEL Plus, Limited)
- Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → App-Based Remote Start (SEL Plus, Limited, SEL)
- Wheels: 18 in → 19 in (SEL Plus)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (Limited)
- Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (Limited)
- Engine: Smartstream 2.5L GDI 4-cylinder → Smartstream 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder (SE, SEL)
2021 Sonata trims
| Limited | N Line | SE | SEL | SEL Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $33,950 | $33,300 | $23,950 | $25,800 | $28,300 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI/MPI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 290 hp | 191 hp | 191 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | N 8-Speed Wet DCT | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 192.9 in | 192.9 in | 192.9 in | 192.9 in | 192.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,336 lb | 3,552 lb | 3,120 lb | 3,192 lb | 3,230 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in + option |
| Apple CarPlay | — | — | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | — | — | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 3.5 in | 4.2 in + option | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | — | — | — | — |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | — | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 + option |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | — | Qi + option | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | — | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | — | — | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | — | — | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | — | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | — | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Optional | Optional |
| Wheels | 18 in | 19 in | 16 in | 17 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | LED Matrix | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (34)
| Limited | N Line | SE | SEL | SEL Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Convenience Package $2,200 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Preferred Accessory Package $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Technology Package $2,700 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Winter Weather Package $330 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Applique $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Fitted Liners $215 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| ECM with HomeLink and Bluelink $295 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Block | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Hook | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $169 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Reversible Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Cargo Bins | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Tires | — | Standard | — | — | — |
| Summer Tires $200 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Calypso Red $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glowing Yellow $400 | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Hampton Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Phantom Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Portofino Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Quartz White $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Shimmering Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Stormy Sea | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leatherette / Microfiber | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black Leather / Microfiber | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Dark Gray / Camel | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Dark Gray Cloth | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Dark Gray Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, 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.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–51 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–51 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 27 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 59 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27–52 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 102 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27–52 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 112 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 180 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl, 191 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 191 hp | FWD | 27–52 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 199 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31–52 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 194 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 187 hp | FWD | 26–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 166 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 187 hp | FWD | 26–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 382 | No | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 178 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 154–245 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 154–245 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 187 hp | FWD | 24–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 876 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24–41 mpg | 5 of 5 | 17 | 1013 | Optional | Yes |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | 24–37 mpg | 5 of 5 | 13 | 1198 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sonata 2015–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.