HYUNDAI has launched its 2024 Sonata N Line this week, the futuristically sculpted mid-sized sedan including a set of recent applied sciences and an up to date inside to supply a package deal Hyundai says, “revolutionises the previous mannequin’s picture”.
Priced from $55,500 plus on-road prices – or $3435 greater than the outgoing mannequin – the Sonata N Line debuts Hyundai’s new panoramic curved show display screen domestically, the “floating” array integrating a 12.3-inch instrument panel and 12.3-inch infotainment cluster whereas additional including Bluelink related automobile companies and over-the-air (OTA) car replace capabilities.
Hyundai gives the Sonata N Line with a 213kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a shift-by-wire eight-speed twin (moist) clutch transmission driving the entrance wheels.
Further model-specific highlights embrace Hyundai’s Clever Velocity Restrict Help, tyre strain monitoring, a 6.6-inch touchscreen local weather management interface, acoustic laminated entrance glass, LED ambient cabin lighting, entrance and rear USB-C shops, a handsfree powered boot lid, and dynamic welcome lighting.
The up to date Sonata is recognised by a coupe-like, four-door physique Hyundai says captures the essence of its Sensuous Sportiness design philosophy. The sheetmetal styling is claimed to create an “alluring distinction between sharp creases and clear, supple surfaces”, very similar to that of the i30 Sedan.
An extended bonnet and vast frontal masks are headlined by the South Korean marque’s Seamless Horizonal Lamp stretching between the headlights, a broad grille and air consumption, and ‘hidden’ headlights making a “dynamic and aggressive look”.
Hyundai’s H-lighting signature dominates the rear-end, emphasising, Hyundai says, the Sonata N Line’s “excessive tech picture and broad stance”. The boot lid with its built-in spoiler sits atop quad exhaust shops, whereas in profile, the mannequin is characterised additional by sharply styled 19-inch alloy wheels which can be mentioned so as to add to the “picture of a high-performance sports activities sedan”.
Exterior color selections now prolong to 6 with the inclusion of a matte end for the primary time. Accessible hues embrace Serenity White, Biophilic Ink, Abyss Black, Nocturne Gray, Final Purple and Aero Silver (matte). Metallic colors entice a $595 worth premium whereas the matte end is $1000 further.
Contained in the cabin, the Sonata N Line’s adoption of a shift-by-wire transmission selector has freed up centre console house to offer further storage and a cleaner look. It’s complemented by a newly designed steering wheel with new-look four-dot emblem (Morse Code for ‘H’) and a “futuristic and comfort-focused” décor.
The Hyundai Sonata N Line is offered solely with a darkish gray suede and Nappa leather-based upholstery choice which is accented with crimson sew work.
From the expertise aspect, Hyundai’s Bluelink connectivity suite items the Sonata N Line with a variety of related automobile companies together with calendar sync, discover my automobile, distant car checks and a slew of distant companies. Bluelink connectivity is complimentary for the primary 5 years of recent car possession.
The system gives emergency companies name help within the occasion of a collision, related routing companies, voice management, valet mode, climate and calendar info, distant car examine and plenty of extra. The system – and associated car software program and firmware – might be up to date over-the-air to maintain the Sonata N Line really updated.
Hyundai gives the Sonata N Line with a five-year / unlimited-kilometre guarantee, complimentary roadside help for 12 months (extendable to 10 years when the car is serviced by Hyundai) and capped worth servicing. The primary 5 companies are priced at $350 with upkeep intervals set at 12 months or 10,000km (whichever comes first).
“The scope of change for 2024 Sonata N Line is extra typical of an all-new mannequin and offers our in style medium sedan a hanging futuristic picture,” mentioned Hyundai Motor Firm Australia chief govt officer, Ted Lee.
“With class-leading new applied sciences headlined by our first-ever curved digital instrument and infotainment shows, Bluelink related automobile companies and over-the-air replace functionality, the highly effective and sporty 2024 Sonata N Line is an alluring package deal.”
The Hyundai Sonata N Line competes within the Medium below $60,000 the place it vies in opposition to the likes of the Honda Accord (from $57,900 drive-away), Mazda 6 (from $36,140 +ORC), Skoda Octavia (from $39,290 +ORC), Toyota Camry (from $34,320 +ORC), and Volkswagen Passat (from $57,790).
Yr-to-date gross sales present Hyundai has offered 185 examples of the Sonata in Australia, inserting it second final within the phase. The phase is topped by the Toyota Camry with YTD gross sales (to the top of September 2023) of 7130 items, adopted by the Mazda 6 (1191), Skoda Octavia (1107), and Volkswagen Passat (574). The Honda Accord locations final with YTD gross sales of 111 items.
2024 Hyundai Sonata pricing*:
N Line (a) | $55,500 | (+$3435) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
