Hyundai has released U.S. pricing for the redesigned
2020 Sonata, and the reality is the sedan is a lot of car for the money. Starting at US$ 23,400 (US$ 930 destination), the base 2020 Hyundai Sonata SE is US$ 750 more expensive than
the previous-generation model. However, the price increase is easily offset by
the added content compared to the 2019 Sonata SE.
New standard equipment for the entry-level Sonata SE
includes the 191 HP Smartstream 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine,
8-speed automatic transmission and Shift-By-Wire selector, 8-inch LCD monitor,
Electronic Parking Brake, LED Hidden Lighting Lamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights,
and laminated windshield.
Also new are the driving assistance systems offered
as part of the standard SmartSense suite. They include Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Driver
Attention Warning, automatic high-beam assist, and Smart Cruise Control with
Stop & Go.
Moving up in the range, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL
is priced at US$ 25,500 and adds an array of features. Among them there are design
upgrades including 17-inch alloys, sport front and rear fascias, twin-tip
muffler, side mirror turn signal indicators, leatherette interior door panel
inserts, and liquid chrome interior accents.
Standard convenience features include heated side
mirrors, heated front seats, 8-way power driver’s seat, dual automatic
temperature control, hands-free Smart Trunk Release, proximity key entry with
push button start, 4.2-inch color LCD instrument cluster, SiriusXM satellite
radio, and a center rear armrest. The SEL trim also adds Blind Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
For US$ 27,450, customers can get the SEL Plus trim
which brings the new 180 HP Smartstream 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
engine as standard. Along with the turbo engine, the SEL Plus adds sporty
upgrades including 18-inch alloys, glossy black side mirrors and window
surround, aluminum pedals, and Dinamica suede / leatherette seating surfaces.
Finally, the range-topping 2020 Hyundai Sonata
Limited is priced at US$ 33,300. For the money, customers get the 1.6L turbo-four,
Hyundai Digital Key, Color Head Up Display, Blind-Spot View Monitor with
Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and much more as
standard. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will arrive later in the year.
