2025 Hyundai Sonata Review

When shopping for a midsize sedan in Phoenix, it’s reasonable to expect it to be the whole package. You want good performance, real efficiency, dynamic styling, cutting-edge tech tools, and a truly comfortable cabin.  The 2025 Hyundai Sonata and 2025 Sonata Hybrid easily meet all of these milestones. 

The Car Connection praises the Hyundai Sonata’s comfortable and well-rounded experience for daily commuting and family use. The midsize sedan is recognized for its sleek styling, comfortable interior, and good fuel economy. You’ll find similar views in new Sonata reviews at Kelley Blue Book, Car and Driver, and Edmunds. 

All three engines offer competitive driving capability for their class. The variety within the lineup allows for different types of buyers to target the capability, efficiency and features important to them, even if they are aiming for a luxurious ride. 

The 2025 Sonata comes in several trim levels, each catering to different needs and budgets.   

• SE: This trim returns to the Sonata lineup for 2025, providing a more affordable entry point. Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a suite of safety technologies.  

• SEL: Building upon the SE, the SEL offers additional features like heated front seats, blind-spot collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.  This is the entry level Hybrid as well as the 2nd-tier four-cylinder model.

• SEL Convenience: This new trim level offers features previously part of the SEL Convenience Package. This Sonata with a sunroof has fun tools like wireless device charging and Hyundai's Digital Key.  

The fact that the whole safety suite and the large touchscreen are standard on the SE makes it an incredibly good value. The Sonata SEL and SEL Convenience are equally good value packages at affordable price points, making it possible for more people to climb the trim ladder to attain some top-level features without breaking the bank. 

When you want a sedan that belongs in an executive parking lot, you may choose to step up to the N Line or Limited. These Sonatas are like luxury rides without the big price tag. Like the most affordable Sonata, these stylish sedans in Phoenix provide value packaging for their price points.

• N Line: For those seeking a sportier driving experience, the N Line boasts a more powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, and unique exterior styling.  Sonata N-Line performance turns the Sonata into a true sport sedan.

• Limited: As the top-tier trim, the stylish Limited offers premium features such as leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose premium audio system, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Phoenix shoppers will really love the ventilated front seats. This is available with either the N Line turbo or the Sonata hybrid powertrain.

The 2025 Sonata offers three engine options. The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine is competitive in the class, offering a solid 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The fact that it can earn up to 38 mpg on the highway makes it competitive with some hybrid sedans.

A true hybrid sedan, the Sonata HEV can earn up to 50 mpg in the city or 54 mpg on the highway. This smart ride churns out 192 horsepower. Gas-powered torque is 139 lb-ft while the electric battery produces 151 lb-ft.

A 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. It makes the N-Line and Limited models extremely speedy. RPM-sensing steering adds to the Sonata’s crisp handling.

Sonata Fuel Economy

Hybrid:   44/51/47

Standard (FWD): 25/36/29 mpg

Turbo: 23/32/27 mpg

Hyundai's SmartSense suite of safety and driver-assistance features is standard across the Sonata lineup. Plus every Sonata has 9 airbags for a blanket of protection. Standard features and available upgrades include:

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 

Junction Turning FCA Function

Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection

Blind-spot Warning

Blind-spot View Monitor (avail)

Lane Keeping, Lane Following Assists

High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning

Smart Cruise Control

Highway Driving Assist (avail)

Parking-related standards and available upgrades include:

Rearview Camera

Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Rear Distance Warning Avoidance Assist (avail)

Side/Forward Distance Warning (avail)

Surround View Monitor (avail)

Remote Smart Parking Assist (avail)

Rear Occupant Alert

Safe Exit Warning

The 2025 Sonata's interior offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with 104.4 cubic feet of passenger space. Higher trim levels feature leather upholstery and other premium materials. This sedan’s 15.6-cu ft trunk is one of the largest in the marketplace. 

Every cockpit has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This new feature is sure to satisfy shoppers who want a Sonata with a large touchscreen. Plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard across all trims. 

When you choose SEL Convenience or higher trims, built-in navigation is standard. Higher trims offer features like a Bose premium audio system and a wireless device charging pad.  

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata offers a combination of features that may appeal to Phoenix drivers. Its fuel efficiency, technology offerings, and diverse trim levels make it a competitive option in the mid-size sedan segment.