2026 Hyundai Sonata: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-06-04
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    The Hyundai Sonata is Hyundai's midsize sedan, refreshed for 2024 with a wide-mouth front fascia, a connected twin-12.3" display, and three powertrains: a 2.5L NA gas (191 hp), a 2.5L turbo on the N Line (290 hp — a styled performance trim, not a separate Sonata N), and a 2.0L Hybrid (192 hp combined, ~47 mpg combined). Hyundai SmartSense ADAS and Bluelink are standard. With Toyota moving the Camry to hybrid-only, the Sonata is one of the few midsize sedans that still offers a non-hybrid choice — backed by the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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    2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport in Portofino Gray
    SEL SportPortofino Gray
    2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport in Transmission Blue
    SEL SportTransmission Blue

    Highlights of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata

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    Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Swope Hyundai

    Compare available trim levels to find the right Hyundai Sonata for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 9 in stockSEL Sport9 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$29,484
    Top price$31,184
    Powertrain
    DrivetrainFWD / AWD
    Fuel optionsGasoline
    Engine4 Cyl, 2.5L
    MPG (city / hwy)24–25 / 33–36
    Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
    Adaptive cruise control
    Auto high-beam headlights
    Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
    Driver attention monitor
    Forward collision-avoidance
    Highway driving assist
    Lane keep assist
    Rear occupant alert
    Safe exit assist
    Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
    Bluelink+ connected services
    Push-button start with proximity key
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Wireless Qi phone charger
    Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
    Dual-zone climate control
    Heated front seats
    Memory driver seat & mirrors
    Remote engine start
    Standard equipment — interior & exterior
    LED headlights & daytime running lights

    Inside the Hyundai Sonata

    The mid-cycle refresh introduced for 2024 (carried into 2025 and 2026) gave the Sonata a wide-mouth front fascia, a redesigned interior, and a panoramic twin-12.3" curved display on upper trims. Mechanically, Hyundai kept the three-powertrain story: a 2.5L NA gas for value buyers, a 290 hp 2.5L turbo on the N Line for performance, and a 2.0L Hybrid for efficiency. The result is a midsize sedan that still feels like Hyundai is investing — at a moment when Honda is the only other mainstream brand actively iterating on the segment, and Toyota has pushed the Camry to hybrid-only.

    The 2.5L gas Sonata (SE, SEL, Limited) is the value play — 191 hp, an 8-speed automatic, and a sticker price well under the Hybrid. The N Line is the performance trim: 290 hp from a 2.5L turbo, 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, sport-tuned suspension, and unique exterior. There is no Sonata N performance car — the N Line is the top of the ladder. The Hybrid (Blue and Limited Hybrid) pairs a 2.0L gas I4 with an electric motor for ~192 hp combined and ~47 mpg combined. Choose by use case: gas for value, N Line for performance, Hybrid for commuters.

    The 2025+ Camry is hybrid-only, so the Sonata's 2.5L gas option becomes a real differentiator for buyers who don't want to pay the hybrid premium. The Honda Accord still offers both gas and hybrid like the Sonata, drives a touch crisper, and matches the Sonata Hybrid on mpg. The Kia K5 is the Sonata's corporate cousin and the closest direct comparison — same powertrains, different styling. The hard trade-off across all of them: the Sonata is FWD-only, while the Camry and K5 offer optional AWD.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • Industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
    • N Line trim's 290 hp is the most performance in the segment short of a sport sedan
    • Hybrid returns ~47 mpg combined with a real automatic transmission
    • Non-hybrid gas powertrain still available (Camry no longer offers one)
    • Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite standard on every trim
    • Twin-12.3" curved display on Limited and N Line
    • Bluelink connected services with remote start, geofence, and SOS
    Cons
    • FWD-only across the lineup — no AWD option like the Camry or K5
    • Top features gated to Limited and N Line trims
    • 8-speed wet DCT on the N Line can hesitate at parking-lot speeds
    • Polarizing exterior styling — the wide front fascia divides buyers
    • Sonata Hybrid's ~47 mpg trails the Camry Hybrid's ~50+ mpg
    Why this matters around Elizabethtown

    Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, KY stocks the 2026 Hyundai Sonata for midsize-sedan shoppers across Hardin County, Radcliff, Bardstown, and the broader Louisville commuter belt along I-65. The Sonata's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 290 hp N Line option make it the most distinctive midsize sedan still on the market — service handled on-site at our Elizabethtown location.

    New 2026 Hyundai Sonata Inventory at Swope HyundaiLive

    Current in-stock units at Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock9vehicles
    Price range$29,484 – $31,184
    Available powertrainsGasoline
    Last syncedJun 4, 2026 · 10:36 PM
    Showing 9 of 9 vehicles.
    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOMPG CityMPG HwyCarfax 1-OwnerOptions
    KMHL64JA3TA581238H265312502026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$29,484VDP10Transmission BlueBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2536No
    62 features
    Option Group 01All-Season Fitted LinersCarpeted Floor MatsCargo Tray
    KMHL64JA9TA541407H256311102026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$29,924VDP10Ultimate redGray4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2536No
    63 features
    Option Group 01Ultimate RedCarpeted Floor MatsMud Guards
    KMHL64JA3TA582888H265312702026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$30,084VDP10Transmission BlueGray4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2536No
    62 features
    Option Group 01All-Season Fitted LinersCarpeted Floor MatsCargo Tray
    KMHL64JA2TA564141H265311802026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$30,374VDP10Ultimate redBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2536No
    66 features
    Option Group 01Ultimate RedCarpeted Floor MatsDoor Panel Protector
    KMHL64JA0TA582718H265312602026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$30,494VDP10Ultimate RedBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2536No
    66 features
    Option Group 01Ultimate RedCarpeted Floor MatsCargo Tray
    KMHL64JA8TA551412H265311402026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$30,984VDP18Transmission BlueBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2534No
    64 features
    Option Group 01Carpeted Floor MatsMud GuardsSevere Weather Kit
    KMHL64JA0TA571444H265312302026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$31,024VDP10Portofino GrayBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2433No
    63 features
    Option Group 01All-Season Fitted LinersCarpeted Floor MatsRear Bumper Applique
    KMHL64JA7TA570565H265312102026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$31,084VDP10Transmission BlueBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2433No
    64 features
    Option Group 01All-Season Fitted LinersCarpeted Floor MatsRoadside Assistance Kit
    KMHL64JA7TA573613H265312202026HyundaiSonataSEL SportSedan$31,184VDP—Portofino GrayBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LFWD / AWD8-speed automaticGasolineNewNo2433No
    64 features
    Option Group 01Carpeted Floor MatsCargo TrayCargo Side Bins
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