Now in the third year of its seventh generation, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata is a solid, comfortable, well-equipped midsize sedan with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Its driving manners might not be the most exciting, with the possible exception of the top N Line trim, but fuel economy is good and there is much to recommend it.
There are a number of engine choices, with the lower trims getting a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, the upper trims using a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, and the N Line boasting a potent 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder. The hybrid trims are powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that pairs with an electric motor to make 192 horsepower and earn an impressive 54 mpg on the highway.
Inside, the Sonata feels much larger than a typical midsize sedan, with ample room for five passengers and a large 16-cubic-foot trunk. The Sonata is well equipped, with a generous number of safety features as well, including lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking. While the Sonata has been awarded a 5-Star NHTSA rating, the 2022 Sonata Hybrid has yet to be rated, although the virtually identical 2021 Sonata Hybrid received a 5-Star rating.
Nine Trim Levels
With the choice of three gas engines and a hybrid, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata is further broken down into nine trim levels: six with gas engines and three hybrids.
Gas-only Sonatas start around $24,150 and top out in the $35,000 range, while the hybrids start at $27,050 and also top out in the $35,000 range. All prices add $1,025 for destination.
Standard features in the base SE trim (the base hybrid is called Blue) include cloth seats, air-conditioning, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a USB port, and an 8-speaker audio system. Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams.
The next trim for both the gas engine Sonata and the hybrid is the SEL, and the top for the hybrid is the Limited. The gas engine trims include a better equipped SEL Plus and a loaded Limited, as well as the more performance-oriented N Line and the N Line Night Edition.
We like the SEL in both cases more than the base trims, as it’s only $1,800 more and adds amenities such as keyless ignition, heated front seats, a power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, and satellite radio. The hybrid SEL adds Bose premium audio, wireless phone charging, and larger wheels as well as the Hyundai Digital Key, which allows you to use an Android phone as a key.
Top Limited trims of both include leather seating, a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system with navigation, cooled front seats, and more tech features, including Highway Driving Assist. For the gas-engine Sonata, the performance trim is the N Line, with a sport suspension, quad exhausts, and a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder making 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque.
Here’s the Complete Rundown on 2022 Hyundai Sonata Trims and Prices:
2022 Hyundai Sonata SE: $25,175
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
- 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration
- 8-speaker audio system
- Cloth upholstery
- Air-conditioning
- 60/40 split-fold seats
2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL: $26,975
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
- Keyless ignition and entry
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable driver seat
- Dual-zone climate control
- Satellite radio
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue: $28,075
- 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine + electric motor
- 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple Car Play
- LED headlights and taillights
- Dual-zone climate control
- Push-button start
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL: $30,825
- 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine + electric motor
- Heated, power-adjustable front seats
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- Wireless phone charging
- 17-inch alloy wheels
2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus: $32,175
- 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Navigation
- Highway Driving Assist
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line: $34,475
- 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Sport front seats with Nappa leather and simulated suede
- Sport steering wheel
- Quad exhaust
2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited: $35,125
- 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- Leather seating
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- 360-degree camera system
2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition: $35,775
- 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- 19-inch alloy wheels with matte-black finish
- Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic rear spoiler
- Red brake calipers
- Optional high-performance tires
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited: $36,425
- 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine + electric motor
- Highway Driving Assist
- 10.25-inch infotainment system with navigation
- Leather seating
- Blind-spot monitor
- Cooled front seats
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