The Sonata gets a refreshed exterior, a new all-wheel drive trim and a bigger touchscreen for 2024.

Powering the Hyundai Sonata is a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine making 191 horsepower while the second engine is a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder unit making 290 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic is the only transmission option. Hyundai claims anywhere from 36 mpg to 38 mpg on the highway depending on trim.

Two trims are available on the Sonata SEL, N Line while the all-wheel drive is only available in N Line. The SEL trim features LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, an HD satellite radio, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, wireless connectivity, and 4 USB ports.

The N-Line adds a dual exhaust, a sport suspension, larger brakes, a rear spoiler, a power sunroof, black exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, sport bucket front seats, sport pedals, ambient lighting, a 12-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, wireless device charging, a leather sport steering wheel and a 12.3-inch gauge screen.

Standard safety features across the lineup include active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert.

The Hybrid Sonata comes in two trims SEL and Limited all powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that's mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that makes 150 horsepower. When combined with the electric motors there is an increase to 192 horsepower.

Standard features on the hybrid Sonata include 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, intelligent cruise control, selective service internet connectivity, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless device charging and Bluetooth connectivity.

The top-of-the-line Limited trim adds more comfort to the front seats with a cooling feature, a sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, driver seat memory, ambient lighting, a 12-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, head-up display, a heated leather steering wheel and front and rear parking sensors.

Safety features across the hybrid lineup include and active lane departure system, blind spot monitoring, forward and rear collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, and a driver attention alert.

The Hyundai Sonata has always been a good value, costing less than cars like the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. However, Hyundai wanted to give buyers more than just an inexpensive alternative to those cars for 2024, it wanted to give buyers something they could be proud to own; something with competitive tech features, stand out styling and an extra dose of comfort. The Sonata achieves this. Not only does it have a claimed best in class front seat head and leg room, it also gets Hyundai's new SmartSense safety suite along with great looks and an attractive interior.

Stylish design; competitive pricing; roomy interior; safety and convenience features