Hyundai Sonata unveiled at 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan that is both sporty and technologically advanced, and this article will detail the Sonata's three main models in Saudi Arabia, including the Base, Comfort and Premium.

Exterior Design

The new-generation Sonata has a bolder exterior design, with a front fascia featuring a cut-through LED light bar and honeycomb black grille, paired with 19-inch wheels (on higher trim levels) for an enhanced sporty and modern look.

Body dimensions are 4,900mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,445mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm.

Interior & Technology

Sonata's interior design is highly technological and futuristic.

All models get a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.

A Bose sound system is also added to the higher trim levels.

Configuration Differences:

• Base: comes standard with fabric seats, manual air conditioning, a 6-speaker audio system and a reversing camera for those on a budget.

• Comfort: Based on the Base Edition, leather seats, power sunroof, automatic air conditioning and more driver assistance features such as blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist are added to enhance overall comfort and safety.

• Premium: offers the most luxurious features, including heated and ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger and more premium interior materials. This version is also equipped with a 360-degree panoramic camera and intelligent cruise control to provide drivers with a smarter driving experience.

Engine & Driving Experience

The 2024 Sonata offers three different power options:

1. 2.0-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine: delivers 152 hp and 192 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and consumes about 7.7 liters of fuel over 100 kilometers.

2. 2.5-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine: delivers 180 hp and 230 Nm of torque and accelerates to 100 km in about 9.0 seconds.

3. 2.5-liter turbocharged engine (N Line): delivers up to 290 hp and 422 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and offers the ultimate in driving pleasure.

Safety

The 2024 Sonata excels in the safety department, with all models equipped with the following safety features:

• Forward collision prevention assist

• Blind Spot Monitor

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Rear Cross-Collision Prevention

• 6 airbags

• Electronic Stability Control

Higher trim levels also add the Resource Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) system, which allows drivers to remotely control the parking and pulling out of the vehicle via a smart key.

Price

Depending on the configuration, the price range of the 2024 Hyundai Sonata in the Saudi market is as follows:

• Base: priced at SAR 103,155

• Comfort: priced at SAR 136,185

• Premium: priced up to SAR 160,335

Summary

The Hyundai Sonata has done well in the Saudi midsize sedan market, selling 5,477 Sonata units in the first half of 2024 according to the latest data. If you're looking for the right mid-size sedan, consider the Sonata.