Hyundai Sonata | Medium Sized Car From Hyundai

Sonata

Settle for more with the Hyundai Sonata and experience the sporty design, performance and technology. Including a 180 kW engine, more safety features such as Driver Attention Alert and more technology such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless smartphone charging.

Key features

New exterior design - more streamlined, more sophisticated.

Dramatically redesigned, the new 2018 Sonata comes with a completely new exterior. The redesign features a sportier front and rear, with the addition of Hyundai’s new signature cascading grille.

Two choices of powerful engines.

You’ll find plenty of power in the Sonata’s 138kW 2.4L petrol engine or the 180kW 2.0L turbo engine.*
Available exclusively on the 2.0L turbo engine is Hyundai’s 8-speed automatic transmission* offering enhanced shift logic, is faster, more responsive and has smoother gear shifts.

*Only available on Premium variant

8” Sat Nav with Apple Carplay™ and Android™ Auto as standard.

The New 2018 Sonata comes with a new 8” satellite navigation system, Apple Carplay™ and Android™ Auto as standard across the range, and wireless smartphone charging*.

*Only available on Premium variant.

See what Australian Motoring
Journalists have had to say.

“The Active continues to be one of the best value sedans in its segment.”

Drive.com.au

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“One of the most under-rated family cars in its class.”

Drive.com.au

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“The Sonata feels more premium than before and the entry-level Active feels like a much more expensive car than its $30k price tag would suggest.”

PracticalMotoring.com.au

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Turn heads.

The new 2018 Sonata comes with a distinguished new look.

The redesign features a sportier front and rear, including Hyundai’s trademark new cascading front grille.

Exterior features

Hyundai cascading front grille.

Show a bold face to the world with Hyundai’s new signature cascading front grille, which comes in a mesh pattern on Premium variants.

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18” alloy wheels.

The Sonata comes with alloy wheels as standard, with your choice of 17” or 18” alloy wheels. Premium displayed

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Side mirrors with LED repeaters.

Repeating LED lights on the side mirrors help keep your family safe by alerting other drivers of your intention to switch lanes.
Premium variants come with black mirror caps for an extra touch of glamour.

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Evolved rear design.

Features sportier curves and a new logo layout as part of the Sonata’s redesigned silhouette.

Comfort, remembered.

Step into your Sonata and you’ll find yourself in deceptively spacious surrounds packed with technology.

Interior features

Auto hold.

Activate the Auto Hold button and the car remains stationary in traffic and at the lights until you accelerate.

Only available on Premium variant.

Integrated Memory System (IMS).

There’s nothing like a car that knows you. With the Integrated Memory System on the Sonata, you can store your seat and side mirror preferences.

Only available on Premium variant.

Steering wheel mounted controls.

Helps you keep your focus on the road and your hands on the wheel.

8” touchscreen.

Stay on track with your day thanks to the 8” touchscreen with satellite navigation and multimedia display.

Tech control.

The Sonata is the tech hub that travels with you. Even the smallest details are designed with your busy modern life in mind.

Tech features

Apple Carplay™ & Android Auto™ compatibility.

Safely play music and make calls with Apple Carplay™ and Android Auto™ that comes as standard.

Wireless smartphone charging.

Easily charge your smartphone without the need for cables.

Only available on Premium variant.

Ventilated front seats.

For hot summer days, high-speed cooling elements ventilate your seat up in seconds.

Only available on Premium variant.

Rain sensing wipers.

Drive safer in rainy weather with smart wipers that instantly activate upon sensing moisture.

Only available on Premium variant.

Thrilling performance.

You have two choices of powerful engines, including a 138 kW 2.4L petrol engine or a 180 kW 2.0L turbo petrol engine.

Performance features

Two choices of powerful engines.

Premium models come with an 8-speed automatic transmission and are powered by a 2.0L turbo engine that delivers 180kW of power (at 6,000 RPM) and 353 Nm of torque (at 1,350– 4000 RPM).
Active variants harness a powerful 2.4L petrol engine that delivers 138kW of power (at 6,000 RPM) and 241 Nm of torque (at 4000 RPM).

Paddle Shifters.

Enjoy a sportier experience when you use the shifters to manually change gear.

Drive mode – 4 settings.

The Sonata comes with a smart feature allowing you to choose from 4 drive mode settings – Comfort, Sport, Eco and Smart - depending on your conditions and driving style.

‘Smart’ drive mode setting only available on Premium

Safety first, and always.

Your family’s safety comes first, everytime. That’s why the Sonata boasts the maximum 5 star ANCAP rating (tested 2015), plus Hyundai SmartSense™ technology to help keep you alert at all times.

Safety features

Rear view camera.

Makes parking easier by displaying what’s behind you on the screen.

Front & rear parking assist system.

Helps you avoid obstacles that aren’t easy to spot from the driver’s seat.

Only available on Premium variant

Blind Spot Detection (BSD).

Alerts you to traffic in blind spots, or vehicles approaching the rear of your car at high speeds, including during lane changes.

Only available on Premium variant.

Driver Attention Alert.

Warns you of reckless or tired driving patterns with an audible alert and visual warning displayed on the instrument cluster.

Only available on Premium variant.

Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Automatically maintains the set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead. If it detects a vehicle stopping ahead of you, the Sonata comes to a complete stop and restarts within 3 seconds once the vehicle in front departs.

Only available on Premium variant.

Hyundai Sonata specifications

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Explore the range.

Active
- 138kW 2.4L GDi engine
- 6 speed auto transmission
- Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto^[P1]
- 8” satellite navigation system
- Rear-view camera
- Rear-view camera and more
Premium
- 180kW 2.0T-GDI engine
- 8 speed auto transmission
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Leather Appointed seats^[P2]
- SmartSense safety incl. Driver Attention Alert & Blind Spot Detection
- Wireless Smart Phone charging and more

Disclaimers

^‡Note about pricing: All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the vehicle information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Vehicle images shown are indicative of the vehicle only and may vary through the model range. Prior to making any buying decisions, please contact the dealership to confirm that price, options and specifications are as you understand them, and in fact meet your requirements. MRRP is the Manufacturer Recommended Retail Price. It is indicative only and dealer prices are subject to change.Manufacturer List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery,statutory charges, metallic paint and optical equipment.
^†Leather appointed seats means parts of the seats have a combination of genuine and artificial leather, but are not wholly leather.
^{^}Bluetooth^® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Please check your Bluetooth^® device's capabilities to ensure compatibility.
^Apple CarPlay requires iPhone 5 or subsequent model (lightning cable) in order to operate.

Sonata

Key features

New exterior design - more streamlined, more sophisticated.

Two choices of powerful engines.

8” Sat Nav with Apple Carplay™ and Android™ Auto as standard.

See what Australian Motoring Journalists have had to say.

“The Active continues to be one of the best value sedans in its segment.”

Drive.com.au

“One of the most under-rated family cars in its class.”

Drive.com.au

“The Sonata feels more premium than before and the entry-level Active feels like a much more expensive car than its $30k price tag would suggest.”

PracticalMotoring.com.au

Turn heads.

Exterior features

Hyundai cascading front grille.

18” alloy wheels.

Side mirrors with LED repeaters.

Evolved rear design.

Comfort, remembered.

Interior features

Auto hold.

Integrated Memory System (IMS).

Steering wheel mounted controls.

8” touchscreen.

Tech control.

Tech features

Apple Carplay™ & Android Auto™ compatibility.

Wireless smartphone charging.

Ventilated front seats.

Rain sensing wipers.

Thrilling performance.

Performance features

Two choices of powerful engines.

Paddle Shifters.

Drive mode – 4 settings.

Safety first, and always.

Safety features

Rear view camera.

Front & rear parking assist system.

Blind Spot Detection (BSD).

Driver Attention Alert.

Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Hyundai Sonata specifications

Explore the range.

Disclaimers

See what Australian Motoring
Journalists have had to say.