Hyundai has made some significant midcycle enhancements to the 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, making this midsize sedan even more attractive. More about that in a bit. For 2024, Hyundai has axed the entry-level Blue trim level, leaving the higher-priced SEL as the new base model. Despite a higher buy-in price, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid remains a good value among midsize hybrid sedans.
The SEL and the Limited create thrust with a powertrain consisting of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine mated with a 39-kilowatt electric motor. The combined output is 192 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic transmission hustles power to the front wheels. According to the EPA, last year’s Sonata was rated at 47 mpg in combined city-and-highway driving.
We were already big fans of the Sonata Hybrid, particularly its passenger comfort, ample technology, and generous warranty coverage, especially its industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. While none of that has changed, the 2024 redesign elevates the Sonata Hybrid closer to luxury status.
Hyundai also offers a Sonata fueled only by gasoline. It is detailed separately.
What’s New:
The entry-level Blue grade had been dropped. The most obvious enhancement for 2024 is a redesigned front end with a new bumper, headlights, and what Hyundai calls a “seamless horizon” front light bar that stretches around the front edge of the redesigned hood. Also getting the update treatment are the rear bumper and taillights. Inside, a new panoramic curved display contains a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster/driver-information center and a 12.3-inch information touchscreen. Hyundai also moved the twist-style shifter to the steering column, freeing up space on the center console.
Our Recommendation:
For the $6,400 price difference, we’d stick with the SEL. The two trims share the same powertrain, range, and fuel economy. The Limited does add a few frills, like a panoramic sunroof, leather seating, and a head-up display; however, the SEL is well-stocked with technology and convenience features.
Let’s see how the SEL and Limited trims stack up.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
Sonata Hybrid SEL
Starts at $30,800 | See listings
- Auto on/off LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam assist
- Dual power-heated exterior mirrors
- 6-way power-adjustable driver seat
- Heated front seats
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Wireless smartphone integration
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Adaptive cruise control
- Proximity keyless entry
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Sonata Hybrid Limited
Starts at $37,200 | See listings
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather seating
- Ventilated front seats
- 6-way power passenger seat
- Bose premium audio
- Navigation
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Head-up display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear-park assist
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2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL: $30,800
The Hybrid SEL boasts a grocery list of standard features. They begin with LED exterior lights (auto on/off headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights) and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Other standard fare includes a proximity keyless entry with push-button start, plus dual-zone automatic climate control. The airbag count is nine. Also included are cloth seating, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio and cruise controls.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen oversees an infotainment system featuring a 6-speaker audio system with satellite-radio capability, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus three USB ports. Joining the touchscreen in the curved command center is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster display.
The Bluelink+ Connected Car System offers a suite of services to keep the Sonata and driver in good hands, from routine maintenance to emergency assistance. It’s complimentary to the original owner for life.
Among the bundle of advanced safety tech are Safe Exit Assist (warns exiting passengers of danger from approaching traffic), lane-following assist (helps the Sonata Hybrid stay centered in its lane by following the path markers ahead of the vehicle), and lane-keeping assist (monitors lane markings to keep the car centered).
Other advanced systems include automatic forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert with emergency braking. Junction-turning assist issues a warning and brakes if you attempt to make a dangerous left-hand turn across the bow of oncoming traffic.
Hyundai doesn’t offer factory-installed options on either of the 2024 Sonata Hybrid trim levels.
Adding the $1,115 destination fee to the Hybrid SEL base price brings the total to $31,915. With $0 down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to about $602 per month. See 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL models for sale
2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL includes:
Proximity keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you approach and pull the handle. Hyundai pairs push-button start with proximity keyless entry.
Dual-zone automatic climate control – A set-and-forget system, it divides the Sonata into left and right regions, providing separate temperature settings for each. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Bluelink+ Connected Car – This second-generation system keeps you connected with your Hyundai. It rolls technologies like navigation, accident first-responder notifications, and so forth into one app on your smart device. It’s complimentary to the original owner for life.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited: $37,200
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited embraces its role as the range-topping trim with features like a power panoramic sunroof, leather seating, and a 6-way power passenger seat. Rear-park assist (sounds warnings when you get close to an obstacle while reversing), memory for the driver’s seat and outboard mirrors, and ventilated front seats are standard, as well.
With the Limited, you also get an upgraded 12-speaker Bose audio system with navigation and voice recognition, plus rear air vents, a heated steering wheel, and a head-up display. Other standard features are Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist (under certain highway conditions and with the driver’s supervision, it can steer, brake, and accelerate the Sonata) and Remote Smart Parking Assist (allows you to remotely pull into and out of tight spaces using only the key fob).
Adding the $1,115 destination fee to the Sonata Hybrid Limited base price brings the total to $38,315. With $0 down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to a monthly payment of about $723. See 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited models for sale
2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited includes:
Ventilated front seats – These work remarkably well to keep you cool in the sweltering heat.
Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard at the base of the windshield displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
Highway Driving Assist – Under certain highway conditions, it can steer, brake, and accelerate the Sonata with driver supervision.
Got my 2024 hybrid limited last week. Really needs power folding mirrors along with a heated rear seat. Other than that it has been fantastic so far.
Do these both come with AWD?
AWD is not available in the 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.