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Hyundai Sonata, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every Hyundai Sonata variant sold new in Australia. Single variant, from $57,000 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Hyundai Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 22 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2010), kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026, price 8 Oct 2026

Hyundai Sonata

From $57,000 RRP

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Manufacturer image, for illustration only. Actual variant trim, wheels, paint and equipment may differ. See the specifications below for the exact features of this variant.
2026

Hyundai Sonata

Line · Sedan · 2.5L Turbo

Data checked: specs 4 Jul 2026, price 8 Oct 2026

1 recall notice on the federal register for this carSee the notices ↓

Petrol
ANCAP: No data
ANCAP rating data is not yet available for this variant. The vehicle may not have been tested, or results are not yet in our database. Check ancap.com.au for the latest information.

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213kW
~$15.79/100km est. running cost
5Seats
No dataTow
~$60,850

Est. drive away (VIC)

From $57,000 RRP

RRP, before on-road costs

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Cost to own, est.

from $312/wk in VIC

Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.

Made up of, per week

  • Repayment estimate$240 (≈$1,042/mo)
  • Fuel$46
  • Rego + CTP$18
  • ServicingNo data
  • Tyres$8
  • InsuranceNo data

Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $1.95/L ULP 91 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.

~$60,850 drive away (est. VIC)From $57,000 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.

Repayment estimate≈$240/wk(≈$1,042/mo)

$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.

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CarSorted Score

67/100

Good

Based on safety, value, performance, fuel economy, technology, reliability and practicality

Safety
67
Reliability
63
Technology
92
Fuel Economy
63
Value
75
Performance
52
Practicality
55

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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates

True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)

$6,139

per year to run

$87,694

total 5yr cost

$1.12

per kilometre

Where the 5-year total goes

Purchase$57,000
Fuel$12,320
Insurance$7,500
Servicing$4,000
Tyres$2,080
Rego$4,794

About $6,139/year to run, or $30,695 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.

* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $1.95/L petrol. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.

Depreciation Analysis

48%

retained after 5 years

$27,360

estimated 5yr value

-$29,640

total depreciation

Estimated value retention: Based on your inputs the Hyundai Sonata is estimated to retain 48% of its value after 5 years, worth approximately $27,360.

Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.

Tyres: 245/40 R19 front, as fitted

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Warranty, servicing & roadside

Warranty

7 yr

Unlimited

Capped-price servicing

Yes

every 15,000km / 12mo

Roadside assist

1 yr

initial term, renewed at each dealer service

Good to know

  • Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
  • Free roadside continues only while you service on time at a dealer

Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.

Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.

Servicing

Interval

15,000 km

whichever comes first

First service due

No data

Capped-price servicing

Yes

Scheduled cost, years 1-3

No data

Scheduled cost, years 1-5

No data

Servicing and your warranty

The base warranty doesn’t need Hyundai servicing; the Extended New Car Warranty (years 6 and 7) does

Terms read 28 October 2026See Hyundai’s terms

“Applies only to new Hyundai passenger vehicles first registered from 1 June 2025, and when all scheduled services are completed at an authorised Hyundai dealer. ... Ensure that all services are carried out as per the scheduled maintenance and service recommendations, and the service history stamped by your authorised Hyundai dealer or a suitably qualified motor vehicle repairer#. ... In the case of the Extended New Car Warranty, ensure the ‘eligible vehicle’ has all scheduled services performed within the authorised Hyundai dealer network (from the first service onwards).”
the sentence that decides it, as Hyundai prints it (read 28 October 2026)

What the ACCC says

“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars

On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties

Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.

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ANCAP rating: no data yet for 2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line

ANCAP rating data is not yet available for this variant. The vehicle may not have been tested, or results are not yet in our database. Check ancap.com.au for the latest information.

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Recalls on the federal register

1 for this car · 6 for other years of the Sonata
  • ▶REC-00658920 Apr 2026Years on the notice: 2025Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.
    Models on the notice:
    Sonata (DN8)
    Year range on the notice:
    2025
    Variant applicability:
    All variants within this model
    Campaign:
    61D052
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Hyundai Motor Company Australia asking them to schedule an appointment with an Authorised Hyundai Dealer as soon as possible to have the Software update, free of charge. Alternatively, if the vehicle is BLUELINK enabled, the update will be delivered automatically via Over-the-Air (OTA).
▶6 notices for other years of the Sonata(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
  • ▶REC-00560724 Jan 2023Years on the notice: 2020 - 2022Due to a programming issue, the “fail-safe” driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission faults are detected.
    Models on the notice:
    Santa Fe (TM), Kona N (OS), i30N Sedan (CN7) & Sonata N-Line (DN8)
    Year range on the notice:
    2020 - 2022
    Variant applicability:
    All variants within this model
    Campaign:
    21D155
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred authorised Hyundai dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible at no cost.
  • ▶REC-00504319 Jan 2022Years on the notice: 2014 - 2016Due to a software issue with the Smart Junction Box (SJB) the turn signal may activate in the opposite direction from what the driver intended.
    Models on the notice:
    Sonata (LF)
    Year range on the notice:
    2014 - 2016
    Variant applicability:
    All variants within this model
    Campaign:
    11D206
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners can contact their preferred authorised Hyundai dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible at no cost.
  • ▶REC-00062428 Feb 2018Years on the notice: 2004 - 2013There is a manufacturing defect in the ABS circuit board with a risk of short circuiting when in contact with water.
    Models on the notice:
    SONATA (NF) & GRANDEUR (TG)
    Year range on the notice:
    2004 - 2013
    Campaign:
    71C126
    What the notice says to do:
    Consumers should return the vehicle to an authorised Hyundai dealership to have a new power circuit board kit installed. For further information, contact the Hyundai Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306 (Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 7pm AEST) or use the form at https://customercare.hyundai.com.au/hc/en-us/requests/new
  • ▶REC-0006224 Oct 2017Years on the notice: 2014 - 2015Defect in the parking brake switch that could fail to alert the driver when the park brake is still engaged.
    Models on the notice:
    SONATA
    Year range on the notice:
    2014 - 2015
    Campaign:
    71C051
    What the notice says to do:
    Hyundai Motor Company Australia will write to individual owners requesting them to make arrangement with their nearest Hyundai dealer to inspect and rectify the vehicles, free of charge. For further information, contact the Hyundai Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306 (Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 7pm AEST) or use the form at https://customercare.hyundai.com.au/hc/en-us/requests/new
  • ▶REC-0006191 Mar 2017Years on the notice: 2014 - 2015Panorama sunroof wind deflector plate was not secured correctly during assembly and may detach while vehicle is in motion and interfere with the sunroof glass.
    Models on the notice:
    SONATA
    Year range on the notice:
    2014 - 2015
    Campaign:
    61C092
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners should return the vehicle to their authorised Hyundai dealership to have the vehicle inspected by verification of VIN and visual inspection of the part installation. If the vehicle is affected it will be repaired free of charge. For further information, phone the Hyundai Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306.
  • ▶REC-0006133 Sep 2015Years on the notice: the notice prints no build rangeIncorrect fitment of brake tubing or seal ring on the brake booster system.
    Models on the notice:
    SONATA
    Year range on the notice:
    the notice prints no build range
    Campaign:
    51C036
    What the notice says to do:
    A letter will be sent to affected owners. Consumer can return the vehicle to an authorised Hyundai dealership to have the vehicle inspected, and if required for the defect to be rectified.

The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.

Safety Features

44 confirmed · 17 no data
  • StandardAEB (Car‑to‑Car)
  • StandardAEB (Pedestrian)
  • StandardAEB (Cyclist)
  • StandardAEB (Reverse)
  • StandardAEB (Junction Assist)
  • StandardABS
  • StandardEBD
  • StandardEmergency Brake Assist
  • StandardAdaptive Cruise Control
  • StandardCruise Control
  • StandardPush‑Button Start
  • StandardAir Conditioning
  • StandardPaddle Shifters
  • StandardDrive Modes
  • StandardBlind Spot Monitor
  • StandardLane Keep Assist
  • StandardLane Departure Warning
  • StandardRear Cross Traffic Alert
  • StandardReversing Collision Avoidance
  • StandardIntersection Collision Warning
  • StandardESC
  • StandardTraction Control
  • StandardHill Hold Assist
  • StandardReversing Camera
  • Standard360° Camera
  • StandardParking Sensors (Front)
  • StandardParking Sensors (Rear)
  • StandardAuto High Beam
  • StandardDaytime Running Lights
  • StandardDriver Attention Monitor
  • StandardTraffic Sign Recognition
  • StandardSpeed Limiter
  • StandardTPMS
  • StandardEmergency Stop Signal
  • StandardSeatbelt Reminder
  • StandardAirbags (6)
  • StandardDriver Airbag
  • StandardPassenger Airbag
  • StandardSide Airbags (Front)
  • StandardCurtain Airbags
  • StandardISOFIX
  • StandardeCall
  • StandardHead‑Up Display
  • StandardSafe Exit Assist

Hyundai Sonata by model year

2026 Hyundai Sonata · DN8

1 variant · from $57,000

2021 Hyundai Sonata · DN8 (2019-)

1 variant

2018 Hyundai Sonata · LF Series II (2017-2019)

2 variants

2017 Hyundai Sonata · LF (2014-2019)

3 variants

2016 Hyundai Sonata · LF (2014-2019)

3 variants

2015 Hyundai Sonata · LF (2014-2019)

3 variants · was $29,990–$41,990 new

2009 Hyundai Sonata · NF (2005-2010)

6 variants

2004 Hyundai Sonata · EF-B (2001-2005)

4 variants

Full Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain8 itemsEngine Size 2.5L · Cylinders 4 · Engine Layout Inline
Engine Size2.5L
Cylinders4
Engine LayoutInline
InductionTurbo
Power213 kW
Torque422 Nm
Transmission8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT)
Drive TypeFWD
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Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 4,910 mm · Width 1,860 mm · Height 1,445 mm
Length4,910 mm
Width1,860 mm
Height1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm
Turning Circle11 m
Seats5
Boot (seats up)480L
Kerb Weight1,675 kg
GVM2,110 kg
Payload435 kg
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Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined 8.1 L/100km · City 12 L/100km · Highway 5.8 L/100km
Combined8.1 L/100km
City12 L/100km
Highway5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank60L
Minimum RONRON 91
CO2 Emissions189 g/km
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Engineering Detail7 itemsEngine Code G4KIII · Compression Ratio 10.5:1 · Valves per Cylinder 4
Engine CodeG4KIII
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Valves per Cylinder4
Fuel DeliveryDirect injection (T-GDi)
Gear Selector LocationColumn
Front Track1,610 mm
Rear Track1,617 mm
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Technology & Connectivity27 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.3" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · USB Ports (Front) 1
Touchscreen Size12.3"
Digital Cluster Size12.3"
Apple CarPlayYes
Android AutoYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYes
Head-Up DisplayYes
Digital InstrumentsYes
Satellite NavigationYes
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Voice RecognitionYes
USB Ports (Front)1
USB Ports (Rear)2
BluetoothYes
OTA Software UpdatesYes
Keyless EntryYes
Remote Climate ControlYes
Tyre Pressure MonitoringYes
Reconfigurable Digital ClusterYes
Full Digital InstrumentsYes
Multifunction DisplayYes
USB InputYes
AM/FM RadioYes
12V SocketYes
Live Traffic UpdatesYes
Find My CarYes
Remote Vehicle DiagnosticsYes
Remote Climate ControlYes

4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Driver Assistance & Safety18 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · AEB (High Speed) · AEB (Low Speed)
Autonomous Emergency BrakingYes
AEB (High Speed)Yes
AEB (Low Speed)Yes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
Cruise ControlYes
Push-Button StartYes
Air ConditioningYes
Paddle ShiftersYes
Drive ModesYes
Lane Keep AssistYes
Lane Departure WarningYes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
Traffic Sign RecognitionYes
Driver Attention MonitorYes
AEB (Pedestrian & Cyclist)Yes
Rear Seat Occupancy AlertYes
Lead Vehicle Start AlertYes

15 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Cameras & Parking7 itemsReversing Camera · Front Camera · 360-Degree Camera
Reversing CameraYes
Front CameraYes
360-Degree CameraYes
Front Parking SensorsYes
Rear Parking SensorsYes
Side CamerasYes
Graphical Parking DisplayYes

1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.

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Audio System5 itemsSpeakers 12 speakers · Premium Audio Brand Bose · Premium Audio
Speakers12 speakers
Premium Audio BrandBose
Premium AudioYes
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Bluetooth AudioYes

1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.

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Comfort & Convenience35 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material Suede & Nappa leather · Seat Adjustments 12-way
Climate Zones2-zone
Dual Zone ClimateYes
Remote ClimateYes
Front Power WindowsYes
Rear Power WindowsYes
Remote Central LockingYes
Remote Lock/UnlockYes
Pollen FilterYes
Rear Climate VentsYes
Front Centre ArmrestYes
Rear Centre ArmrestYes
Illuminated Vanity MirrorsYes
Seatback PocketsYes
Leather Steering WheelYes
Driver Lumbar AdjustYes
Electric Passenger SeatYes
Glass Roof with BlindYes
Glass Roof SunshadeYes
Sport PedalsYes
Power Tailgate Auto-CloseYes
Rear SpoilerYes
Seat MaterialSuede & Nappa leather
Heated Front SeatsYes
Heated Rear SeatsYes
Ventilated Front SeatsYes
Heated Steering WheelYes
Electric Driver SeatYes
Memory Driver SeatYes
Seat Adjustments12-way
Panoramic RoofYes
SunroofYes
Power TailgateYes
Kick Power TailgateYes
Ambient LightingYes
Keyless EntryYes

15 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Wheels, Tyres & Brakes12 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
Wheel Size19"
Wheel MaterialAlloy
Tyre SetupSquare setup
Front Tyres245/40 R19
Rear Tyres245/40 R19
Front Rim Size19 x 8.0J (+55)
Rear Rim Size19 x 8.0J (+55)
Front Rim Width8"
Rear Rim Width8"
Spare WheelTemporary space saver
Ventilated Front BrakesYes
Electric Park BrakeYes

2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Lighting & Visibility10 itemsHeadlight Type LED · LED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights
Headlight TypeLED
LED HeadlightsYes
LED Daytime Running LightsYes
Auto High BeamYes
LED Tail LightsYes
Automatic HeadlightsYes
Rain-Sensing WipersYes
Heated MirrorsYes
Electric Folding MirrorsYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View MirrorYes

10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Suspension & Steering7 itemsFront Suspension MacPherson strut · Rear Suspension Multi-link · Steering Type Rack and pinion, electric (C-MDPS)
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Steering TypeRack and pinion, electric (C-MDPS)
Power SteeringElectric
Steering TiltYes
Steering ReachYes
Independent Front SuspensionYes

6 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 135mm
Ground Clearance135mm

14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Warranty & Servicing3 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 7 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 1 years · Service Interval 15,000 km / 12 months
New Vehicle Warranty7 years / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance1 years
Service Interval15,000 km / 12 months
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Price tracker

Standing price

$57,000 RRP before on-road costs

We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.

RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.

Overview

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line is the sporty, single-variant flagship of Hyundai's mid-size sedan range in Australia, powered by a 213kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four paired with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels. It's pitched at buyers who want real performance and a long list of standard gear without stepping up to a European badge: launch control, rev-matching, N Power Shift, 19-inch alloys, a dual 12.3-inch curved display, Bose 12-speaker audio, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and the full Hyundai SmartSense safety suite all come as standard. Running costs are the main trade-off, with a claimed 8.1L/100km on 91 RON and no hybrid option offered locally. Worth noting the Sonata N Line is not ANCAP-rated, so there's no independent crash-test score to lean on.

Quick Insights

How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most

Safety
No data
Running Cost
$15.79/100km
Warranty
7 years
Boot, seats up
480L
Value
Premium

Economy & Emissions

Combined

8.1 L/100km

Cost per 100km

~$15.79

City

12 L/100km

Highway

5.8 L/100km

CO2 Emissions

189 g/km

Minimum RON

RON 91

Fuel Tank

60L

Est. Range

~741 km

Emission Standard

Euro 5

Autonomous and advanced safety

Driver Attention Monitor

Range in the real world

How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figure
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Towing and load

The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to tow
135mm Ground Clearance

Cost to tow

The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.

Not towing
8.1 L/100km
Towing
21.7 L/100km
500km cost
$77 → $206
+$129 from towing

⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM or towing capacity for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.

Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.

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Child seats and anchors

2+35 seats· 2 ISOFIX · 3 tether
frontITTITrear
ISOFIX Top-tether Both None

ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame, the quickest, most mistake-proof fit.

Top-tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat, so rear seats almost always have them.

Most 5-seat cars carry 2 ISOFIX on the outer 2nd-row seats plus tethers across the row; some 7-seaters add anchors in the third row.

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Dimensions and capacity

Length

4,910 mm

Width

1860 mm

Height

1445 mm

Wheelbase

2840 mm

Kerb Weight

1675 kg

GVM

2,110 kg

Payload

435 kg

Boot (seats up)

480L

Ground Clearance

135 mm

Turning Circle

11 m

AU Licence

Car licence (C class) ✓

Built for quietness

  • Acoustic glass: standard
  • Active noise cancellationNo data
  • Low-profile tyres (40)

Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.

Specifications

Year

2026

Body Style

Sedan

Fuel Type

Petrol

Powertrain

ICE

Transmission

8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT)

Drive Type

FWD

Seats

5

ANCAP Rating

No data

Tyre & Sidewall Comparison

Hyundai Sonata N Line

98mm wall

245/40R19

245mm wide · 19" rim · 679mm OD

40-profile · Low profile

$860–$2,160est. fitted set of 4Premium tier

Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.

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Factory size (this car)

245/40R19

Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.

Performance

2.5LI4TurboPetrol
Power213 kW / 286 hp
Torque422 Nm

How quick is it?

0-100 km/hNo data

No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.

Technology & Connectivity

13 confirmed · 7 no data
  • StandardApple CarPlay
  • StandardAndroid Auto
  • StandardWireless Charging
  • StandardHeated Seats (Front)
  • StandardHeated Seats (Rear)
  • StandardVentilated Seats (Front)
  • StandardHeated Steering Wheel
  • StandardPanoramic Roof
  • Standard360‑Degree Camera
  • StandardDual Zone Climate
  • StandardKeyless Entry
  • StandardPremium Audio
  • StandardDigital Instruments

Connectivity

OTA Updates

Audio System

Audio Brand

Bose

Speakers

12

Premium Audio

Yes

Body Type

Sedan

Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.

5

Seats

480L

Boot

Best For

  • Commuting
  • Highway driving
  • Fuel economy
  • Smooth ride

Considerations

  • Limited cargo space vs SUV
  • Lower ride height
  • Less ground clearance

Fuel & Powertrain

Fuel Type

Petrol

What the car runs on

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Propulsion technology

Petrol

Petrol engine. Standard internal combustion engine running on unleaded fuel.

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Hyundai Sonata: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade

Every figure below is read off Hyundai’s Australian documents for the 1 grade on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.

Price band of each powertrain

PowertrainGradesPrice band
Petrol1$57,000RRP

Petrol: N Line

Fuel or energy a year, estimated

  • Petrol: about $2,460 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $1.95/L petrol

Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.

Warranty and servicing

New-car warranty
7yr / unlimited km
Up to 7yr / unlimited km if every scheduled service is done in the Hyundai dealer network
Service interval
15,000 km
Capped-price servicing
Published for 1 of 1 grades.

ANCAP, by exact grade

  • No data

A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.

Safety recalls on the Hyundai Sonata

  • Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.

    Published 2026-04-20. Year range on the notice: 2025. Matched to 1 of the 1 grade listed here. REC-006589 on the government register

    A loss of safety system warnings whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders.

6 more verified notices are matched to other Hyundai Sonata rows we hold, not to the grade above(show)
  • Due to a programming issue, the “fail-safe” driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission faults are detected. Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022. REC-005607 on the government register
  • Due to a software issue with the Smart Junction Box (SJB) the turn signal may activate in the opposite direction from what the driver intended. Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2016. REC-005043 on the government register
  • There is a manufacturing defect in the ABS circuit board with a risk of short circuiting when in contact with water. Year range on the notice: 2004 - 2013. REC-000624 on the government register
  • Defect in the parking brake switch that could fail to alert the driver when the park brake is still engaged. Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2015. REC-000622 on the government register
  • Panorama sunroof wind deflector plate was not secured correctly during assembly and may detach while vehicle is in motion and interfere with the sunroof glass. Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2015. REC-000619 on the government register
  • Incorrect fitment of brake tubing or seal ring on the brake booster system. REC-000613 on the government register

Size, capacity and weights across the grades

FigureAcross the gradesGrades holding it
Length4,910 mm1 of 1
Width1,860 mm1 of 1
Height1,445 mm1 of 1
Wheelbase2,840 mm1 of 1
Ground clearance135 mm1 of 1
Kerb weight1,675 kg1 of 1
Boot space480 L1 of 1
Fuel tank60 L1 of 1

Every Hyundai Sonata variant in Australia, compared

8 variants of the Hyundai Sonata are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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N Line2026$57,000

Hyundai Sonata N Line

Power
213kW
Torque
422Nm
Fuel use
8.1L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT)
Drive
FWD
Seats
5

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line is the sporty, single-variant flagship of Hyundai's mid-size sedan range in Australia, powered by a 213kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four paired with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels. It's pitched at buyers who want real performance and a long list of standard gear without stepping up to a European badge: launch control, rev-matching, N Power Shift, 19-inch alloys, a dual 12.3-inch curved display, Bose 12-speaker audio, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and the full Hyundai SmartSense safety suite all come as standard. Running costs are the main trade-off, with a claimed 8.1L/100km on 91 RON and no hybrid option offered locally. Worth noting the Sonata N Line is not ANCAP-rated, so there's no independent crash-test score to lean on.

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N Line2021POA

Hyundai Sonata N Line

Power
213kW
Torque
422Nm
Fuel use
8.1L/100km
Gearbox
SmartStream Wet 8DCT - wet friction 8 speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,400kg

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.5-litre petrol four through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 213 kW and 422 Nm. Combined fuel use is 8.1 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 188 g/km of CO2. It is 4,900 mm long on a 2,840 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,055 kg. It is rated to tow 1,400 kg braked and 700 kg unbraked. This is a superseded model year of a car Hyundai still sells in Australia, and every figure comes from the Hyundai Australia specification sheet for it.

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Active2016POA

Hyundai Sonata Active

Power
138kW
Torque
241Nm
Fuel use
8.3L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Active is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.4-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 138 kW and 241 Nm. Combined fuel use is 8.3 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 194 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,060 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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Hyundai Sonata Active

Power
138kW
Torque
241Nm
Fuel use
8.3L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Active is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.4-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 138 kW and 241 Nm. Combined fuel use is 8.3 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 194 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,060 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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Elite2016POA

Hyundai Sonata Elite

Power
180kW
Torque
350Nm
Fuel use
9.2L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Elite is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.0-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 180 kW and 350 Nm. Combined fuel use is 9.2 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 213 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,120 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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Premium2016POA

Hyundai Sonata Premium

Power
180kW
Torque
350Nm
Fuel use
9.2L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Premium is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.0-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 180 kW and 350 Nm. Combined fuel use is 9.2 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 213 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,120 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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Elite2017POA

Hyundai Sonata Elite

Power
180kW
Torque
350Nm
Fuel use
9.2L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Elite is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.0-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 180 kW and 350 Nm. Combined fuel use is 9.2 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 213 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,120 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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Premium2017POA

Hyundai Sonata Premium

Power
180kW
Torque
350Nm
Fuel use
9.2L/100km
Gearbox
6 speed automatic, electronically controlled with lock-up torque converter
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium is a 5-seat sedan running a 2.0-litre petrol four through a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. Hyundai quotes 180 kW and 350 Nm. Combined fuel use is 9.2 L/100km on the ADR 81/02 test, with 213 g/km of CO2. It is 4,855 mm long on a 2,805 mm wheelbase, with 510 litres of boot space. Hyundai publishes kerb weight only as a lightest-to-heaviest range for this car, so no single kerb figure is recorded here; the gross vehicle mass is 2,120 kg. It is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. It is no longer sold new in Australia, so every figure here comes from the Hyundai Australia document that described it when it was current.

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