I really really love this new design! It's such an impressively thorough update too, considering it is a facelifted model. The N-Line spec makes it in absolute gem too. I do hope sedans can make a comeback. This and the BYD Seal are both such compelling new offerings. - I agree the lack of hybrid version is a shame though. But given the circumstances i can understand why they only offer it in a single trim spec here.
It’s a shame that this car is still relatively unknown and won’t be a big seller in Australia because the consumer market has heavily shifted towards SUV’s and Ute’s. I currently own a 2021 Sonata N Line, and this new facelift honestly looks like an entirely new generation rather than just a mid-life refresh and it looks outstanding, both models look good in their own right, I thought of swapping to this new facelift but my car has grew on me so much that it feels hard to give it away just yet. Even to this day I still get asked what sort of car it is and people are shocked and have no clue what it is and when I tell them it’s a Sonata they get absolutely gobsmacked. The car looks fantastic and Hyundai/Kia now have become such a premium brand and they have stepped up their game immensely and the N division is no joke at all. The Sonata is a brilliant car, insanely quick when you plant your foot down in Sport+ and it shreds your front tyres flooring it from a stop or going around a corner, a hoot to drive and it shocks all hot hatches when they want to give you a go, that 2.5 turbo is a weapon. It’s a shame no one knows what it is as it is still rare on the road, I’ve only seen a handful in the 3 years it has been available on the market.
i would love for an AWD version. I think that would resolve a lot of the differential and suspension issues. But otherwise its a very nice looking car with lots of value.
I would consider it but the fact the speed detection just beeps and can’t be turned off our muted unless you manually do it ever time you turn the car on is a deal breaker for me
Considering it shares the same platform with the Tucson, Santa Fe, STARIA, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, and Kia Carnival (all which are ANCAP 5 Star rated here), I would say it should be quite safe!
@@danieltaylor4475 that's due to the poor performance of the rear seatbelt that IIHS have recently been testing. The car overall performs well however (if you look into the details), and based on EuroNCAP/ANCAP testing criteria it'd still be likely to earn a 5 star rating here.
@@henrytoussaint7 the rear seats airbags seem unsafe for the rear passengers due to the test done by American?But Australian Hyundai models are different from American one,Wonder if Australian version of this car has that issue?
yeah, highly unlikely changes for an outgoing model but perhaps they'll consider it for the all-new replacement, if there'll be one. I mean, if you're going to continue making sedans in this day and age, might as well go all out and cover all bases to appeal to a larger market. too many companies cheap out down under and I reckon, lose potential sales and customers as a result. Specifically thinking about volvo right now, where they have a bunch of options elsewhere for certain models but they'll only release one version/single spec of a given model in oz. and it will be drab with a completely black interior. obvs, they don't have a big enough market to justify providing options, esp if they have experienced having a whole hodge podge of models with various trims left over that they end up have to get rid of at a loss ultimately. they probably think they're choosing the most commonly palatable combination of options but I respect a slightly more daring company. they don't have to go all out but they also don't have to be completely bread and butter bland about things for the sake of higher turnover. then again, 99% of businesses are guided primarily by 'the bottom line' and sales figures.
Hyundai aren’t making any AWD vehicles just yet, the current line up are FWD only, and the Stinger is only RWD in Australia, we don’t get the AWD variant here. Also keep it FWD, it’s more fun flooring it and hearing your tyres burn and screech like a mad man around a corner or bend with all that torque. Plus being AWD makes it heavier and it loses performance from a roll-on, so just keep it as it is for now
I have been driving a DCT for 3 years now(2021 N Line) and it is a little annoying. If this were paired with a traditional 8 speed auto I would fall in love. I am still thinking of upgrading the 21 for the 24, I guess the DCT grows on ya.
At 3:54 of the video is reported that car has 16.9 cubic feet or 480 liters of trunk or boot space. This is the typical FAKE GOURMET sedan, the one that comes ready to be swallowed by an SUV. In the ranking of decent sedans (TOP 500 SEDANS) with a trunk capacity above 500 liters or 17.6 cubic feet it does not enter.
Absolutely beautiful car, hope more people buy it so we don't lose sedans like we've almost lost station wagons🤞🤞🤞
Hyundai designers been killing it lately 👌💯
I really really love this new design! It's such an impressively thorough update too, considering it is a facelifted model. The N-Line spec makes it in absolute gem too.
I do hope sedans can make a comeback. This and the BYD Seal are both such compelling new offerings. - I agree the lack of hybrid version is a shame though. But given the circumstances i can understand why they only offer it in a single trim spec here.
It’s a shame that this car is still relatively unknown and won’t be a big seller in Australia because the consumer market has heavily shifted towards SUV’s and Ute’s.
I currently own a 2021 Sonata N Line, and this new facelift honestly looks like an entirely new generation rather than just a mid-life refresh and it looks outstanding, both models look good in their own right, I thought of swapping to this new facelift but my car has grew on me so much that it feels hard to give it away just yet.
Even to this day I still get asked what sort of car it is and people are shocked and have no clue what it is and when I tell them it’s a Sonata they get absolutely gobsmacked. The car looks fantastic and Hyundai/Kia now have become such a premium brand and they have stepped up their game immensely and the N division is no joke at all.
The Sonata is a brilliant car, insanely quick when you plant your foot down in Sport+ and it shreds your front tyres flooring it from a stop or going around a corner, a hoot to drive and it shocks all hot hatches when they want to give you a go, that 2.5 turbo is a weapon.
It’s a shame no one knows what it is as it is still rare on the road, I’ve only seen a handful in the 3 years it has been available on the market.
@russell3436, Russell, Tell Australia to get with the program. Greeting from the United States!
Hyundai are killing it
Looks Amazing! Wow
i would love for an AWD version. I think that would resolve a lot of the differential and suspension issues. But otherwise its a very nice looking car with lots of value.
its not just AUS thats obsessed with SUV's.. its the US, India.. and pretty much the whole world rn. Which is sad
that's a lot of car for $55k
Good review guys. Any further experience with this car? In particular the 8 speed "wet dct" transmission. Have heard good and bad things about this.
It looks sick. I'd consider one. Just needs an Australian suspention tune and LDS, and then we are talking.
I would consider it but the fact the speed detection just beeps and can’t be turned off our muted unless you manually do it ever time you turn the car on is a deal breaker for me
I’m so glad you spoke about getting in and out of the vehicle! Nobody talks about Ingress and egress
I bought a 2024 Hyundai I30 N Line sedan premium but on the future would not mind trading it in for this.
Great review, but I wish you told us if the N Line requires premium fuel.
Would the reviewer's head be brushing the headlining if the sunroof was closed ??
Tats a great looking car❤
what an absolute stunner of a car!
it's very good car
So.Nice from Pakistan
Did they get rid of the constant beeping for everything that happens on the road? Or add the abiity to turn it off and keep it off?
Na it's still there just saw it on another review.He talks about how annoying it is..
it's hyundai's loss for not bringing the hybrid variant here. it'll definitely give the camry hybrid competition.
How is the safety rating of this car?
The Sonata N Line hasn’t been tested by ANCAP, but it does have an extensive armoury of safety tech.
I actually saw a Hyundai Sonata taxi today! Pre-facelift, of course.
Great review! Just wondering if it’s a concern that this car doesn’t have an ANCAP safety rating?
Would this be a reason not to buy it?
Considering it shares the same platform with the Tucson, Santa Fe, STARIA, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, and Kia Carnival (all which are ANCAP 5 Star rated here), I would say it should be quite safe!
@@henrytoussaint7 the American crash test reviews gave it a “poor” for front collision.
@@danieltaylor4475 that's due to the poor performance of the rear seatbelt that IIHS have recently been testing. The car overall performs well however (if you look into the details), and based on EuroNCAP/ANCAP testing criteria it'd still be likely to earn a 5 star rating here.
@@henrytoussaint7 the rear seats airbags seem unsafe for the rear passengers due to the test done by American?But Australian Hyundai models are different from American one,Wonder if Australian version of this car has that issue?
@@braydonwen3852 most likely wouldn't affect Australian models as we only get 6 airbags.
nice car. i'll wait for the awd version with a light coloured interior.
Which isn't happening
yeah, highly unlikely changes for an outgoing model but perhaps they'll consider it for the all-new replacement, if there'll be one. I mean, if you're going to continue making sedans in this day and age, might as well go all out and cover all bases to appeal to a larger market. too many companies cheap out down under and I reckon, lose potential sales and customers as a result. Specifically thinking about volvo right now, where they have a bunch of options elsewhere for certain models but they'll only release one version/single spec of a given model in oz. and it will be drab with a completely black interior. obvs, they don't have a big enough market to justify providing options, esp if they have experienced having a whole hodge podge of models with various trims left over that they end up have to get rid of at a loss ultimately. they probably think they're choosing the most commonly palatable combination of options but I respect a slightly more daring company. they don't have to go all out but they also don't have to be completely bread and butter bland about things for the sake of higher turnover. then again, 99% of businesses are guided primarily by 'the bottom line' and sales figures.
Ya na it's not coming and this is probably the last sonata just like the stinger..
It's called the Stinger
Hyundai aren’t making any AWD vehicles just yet, the current line up are FWD only, and the Stinger is only RWD in Australia, we don’t get the AWD variant here.
Also keep it FWD, it’s more fun flooring it and hearing your tyres burn and screech like a mad man around a corner or bend with all that torque. Plus being AWD makes it heavier and it loses performance from a roll-on, so just keep it as it is for now
3rd Podium! Probably the only podium this new Sonata will get in Oz
$60k for an Hyundai sonata.Hyundai might out of their bloody mind. No one going to pay over $60k for a sedan. 😂
How tall are you?
people buy suv heee but dont even leave their hometown its buffling.
Does it come with blind view camera??
Yes, about 9 minutes in.
brooo you are the cousin of Girafee
Pity it’s now a AWD like the wrx 😊
Nice car. Sonata
While great, I despise the way the DCT gets moving from a stop, so frustrating.
Would also prefer AWD 🤣
I have been driving a DCT for 3 years now(2021 N Line) and it is a little annoying. If this were paired with a traditional 8 speed auto I would fall in love. I am still thinking of upgrading the 21 for the 24, I guess the DCT grows on ya.
How's that traffic sign recognition warning?
RIP bolser @3:02
The review is out
Center of gravity...
Where is the 0-100 time?
6.0
1 millisecond
People and pensioners happy get finance on car
Carguide’s gone woke
At 3:54 of the video is reported that car has 16.9 cubic feet or 480 liters of trunk or boot space. This is the typical FAKE GOURMET sedan, the one that comes ready to be swallowed by an SUV. In the ranking of decent sedans (TOP 500 SEDANS) with a trunk capacity above 500 liters or 17.6 cubic feet it does not enter.