2024 Hyundai Sonata Limited -- Genesis Luxury + 47 MPG = Mid-Size Sedan Leader??

[@CarConfections]

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[@thetravelgeek4154]

This is such a beautiful car. I drove the SEL as a rental from Enterprise and now that I'm moving out of New York City, I'm 100% going to get the limited. Though I do wish there was an SEL Convenience package or something which would just let me take Leather Seats/Steering and a moon-roof. That's the only thing I need. Beautiful car and drives well.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Limited has some nicer materials and stuff. Definitely get the limited if you are gonna keep it long term!

[@Alex-qy8ur]

BEAUTIFUL MY FUCKING ASS

[@Alex-qy8ur]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793Still feels economy af

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@Alex-qy8ur Literally has more leather and soft touch materials on the dash, door panels, etc then a 2020 M340i I drove lol. Far from economy. The base M340is feel economy You need to spend like a few thousand more to get the leather stitching on the dash and door panels in the m340i just to make it be on par with this sonata limited

[@Alex-qy8ur]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Nahhhh the leather ESPECIALLY the extended/full leather on M models is WAYYYY better quality also a fucking 3 SERIES ain’t a real luxury car

[@obZen07]

That front looks sleek, modern and tastefully done. BMW needs to learn!

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Full of copy cat of bmw

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

​@@AnotherDay-ce6thI completely agree! BMW does copy everyone else and still managed to look the ugliest

[@Alex-qy8ur]

@@AnotherDay-ce6thShit looks NOTHING like BMW it’s even more ugly than that 3/4 series front

[@LSDOGWALKER]

Agree 100% about the wheels.I get why they did them that way, but somethig a little more premium and nicer looking would be better.

[@blackgold754]

I personally don’t mind the wheels. I do believe it could’ve been better. They should’ve used the wheels from regular sonata but I feel like these wheels are more suited for luxury cars, like actual luxury cars like genesis even though I consider this a luxury car. But with a black sonata, these wheels look pretty good

[@2l2q9]

The front looks like a budget 7 series. The new interior is nice

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Full of copy cat hyundai

[@blackgold754]

It’s because designers from BMW, Audi, Mercedes are employed by Hyundai as well

[@Alex-qy8ur]

No it ain’t shit looks fucking HIDEOUS

[@__stardust_]

​@@AnotherDay-ce6th are you out of your mind? Hyundai is the only brand that has come with revolutionary designs in recent years.

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

@@__stardust_ revolutionary like coping European brands dumbo?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Fun fact but the new 12 speaker bose sound system is MASSIVELY improved! Check DM Sound. He is a youtuber who rates all car audio systems and actually gave this car an A. Previously he rated it a C or D! In fact his friend who also tests cars was shocked by how well the new audio system is!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review of an excellent vehicle!

[@CarConfections]

Glad you liked it!

[@makatron]

Hyundai sure is improving the interior for the cheaper models. The exterior looks nice but I wish the headlights had a larger profile.

[@MarbsMusic]

We have a 2023 SEL Plus and it's amazing, may have to go limited next time!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@supremecarnage5071]

Make review of kia k5 gt model

[@noob.168]

W/ GT1 package

[@supremecarnage5071]

Yes​@@noob.168

[@blackgold754]

Let me tell you something about that model. believe it or not, its actually quieter than sonata hybrid for some reason. I went to car confection sound reading test website to check it. My jaw was wide open like a college girl about to give 200lb ft torque grade A level bj when I saw that.

[@filetofish7688]

@@blackgold754K5 has active sound proofing

[@blackgold754]

@@filetofish7688 wish sonata had more of that active sound proofing just cuz it’s hybrid.

[@brianohare4715]

Where o where is the garage door opener on the 2024 hybrid limited??? There is nothing on the rear view mirror.

[@AllAboutNick]

Thank you! Awesome video

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@MrChristianrentasram]

Coming for a Honda 18 2.0t and know just bought a sonata n-line 24 i love what Hyundai is doing .

[@alvinsimba734]

What made you get rid of your 2018 honda?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

​@@alvinsimba734Accord 2.0T+A10 is noticeably slower than the Nline 2.5T+DCT. Accord 2.0T is still fast but it's not all that sporty in comparison to the Nline which offers a more aggressive suspension setup, a bit better steering, and the DCT offers much quicker up and down shifts with the paddles.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 only for speed I see

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@alvinsimba734 Yeah I'd say those are the main reasons to upgrade. But also the Sonata Nline offers pano roof, and some other luxuries missing on the Honda. Plus the warranty is nice. You can drive the crap out of it and not have to worry. Just make sure to record and keep receipts for maintenance

[@christopherarmata823]

Beautiful car

[@PresidentJackBauer]

I don't know why they took away the heated rear seats. My 2015 has them

[@manofsesame3024]

This happened to many newer sedan models across most of the automakers. The new Camry don’t have rear heated seats either but the 2014 model had it in the XLE model.

[@jgriffin411]

Dropping the Homelink makes it a deal breaker! Talk about cheaping out, right up there with the Accord.

[@yankeesusa1]

Homelink is very useful but not secure. Many break ins are reported because of this.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Deal breaker? It's a cheap aftermarket accessory lmao

[@manofsesame3024]

Don’t understand people still want homelink? I have 3 remotes (4 including the MyQ app on my smartphone) to open my garage door 😂 and I only have 2 cars

[@mattdude]

@@yankeesusa1Hyundai actually makes their home link mirror require the engine to be on to work so they did mitigate that.

[@pkoya341]

You can swap to a Homelink mirror for literally $100 if you are still into that outdated technology. The rest of us use CarPlay/Android Auto to open the garage as it works great

[@hexusthegod175]

4:40 I'm surprised no one is talking about the disappearing mini

[@RyanDoonan]

This is a very nice sonata definitely love the design also Hyundai has been doing better with there vehicles

[@thatgirlkrae]

I wish they put the blind spot view monitor & smart park on the N Line 😢

[@cornbread70s4]

Did anyone notice the Rolls Royce Spectre sail by in the background @1:35? Sorry, thanks for the review as always guys…😊

[@davcuts2897]

no, but I noticed the MINI JCW Clubman at the start of the video. Car Confections has yet to review a MINI at all. So that's about the only one you're going to get to see. Hopefully they will review the new 2025 MINI Cooper and Countryman sooner than later.

[@RellupNorth]

Hyundais are the best for the money. 100k warranty is great too

[@jbjb9691]

Wonderful to see your noise rating and your site! In the future, can you do a house rating at 70mph, i.e. highway speed?

[@joeyn3590]

Can you add a spare tire to the trunk? Not having one seems pretty bad

[@Alex-qy8ur]

Ain’t work like that, just get a better car that comes with one or if you really want that pos get one of them flat tire repair kit shits

[@peterniss7328]

It has a space for one. It's just covered with a foam tray for a tire mobility kit and air compressor. You can always buy a spare tire and place it in there.

[@iPandaEd]

My brand new Hyundai Sonata broke down after a month! Hyundai dealership's service is a nightmare. Stranded, no loaner car, and Hyundai customer service is not too useful either. So frustrated! 😡 I didn't even make my first finance payment before it happened 😂

[@moneypenny174]

@@iPandaEd I’m sure it falls under the lemon law. Lesson learned.

[@iPandaEd]

​@@moneypenny174 That's right, i certainly hope so. I've been stuck with a NEON GREEN Kona for the time being as a loaner lol. Atleast I would not be mistaken for another car if I'm trying to pick someone from the airport haha

[@blackgold754]

Was it a hybrid or regular sonata. Also hope you get it back brand new and last longer

[@iPandaEd]

@@blackgold754 I am legit playing the waiting game! The dealership's had my car for about 40 days now with no ETA. The car broke down on day 27 lol. They had it sitting in the dealership for longer than I've driven it :/ My car (was) a hybrid, and the hybrid battery was the troublemaker. Fingers crossed they either buy it back or give me a like-for-like replacement. Will keep y'all posted!

[@blackgold754]

@@iPandaEd Damn, Im kinda disspaointed because sonata hybrid hasnt had any recalls or problems since 2022 based on my research. I mean like the car dealerships put all their vehicles outside even in the extreme heat of cases so its no wonder the hybrid battery went out, especially since i'm sure it had been sitting longer than you had bought it. I do hope your car gets fixed or they buy it back from you for the same price you paid cuz this shit is stupid. You must've been devasted and scared since you put so much money.

[@johndiaz4663]

What happen to the reliability and resell value?

[@CarConfections]

This is a quick review but we look forward to covering that content in our upcoming week-long Full Review

[@blackgold754]

@@CarConfectionsalso do sonata hybrid limited as well

[@brokeboy87]

The refreshed sonata has my attention over the new Honda Accord.

[@rodrigoccassiano]

The Sonata has options for power train, but I agree with you that you're stuck with a certain power train if you want certain features. Example, if you want ventilated seats, HUD, heated steering wheel, leather seats, memory seats or blind spot cameras, you are stuck with the limited trim and those ugly wheels. If you want AWD, you;re stuck with the SEL

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Nice job & I have a feeling I buy this car 1 day.

[@TalismanPHX]

The Sonata uni-brow front is not attractive. Looks like something from the movie "When Mars Attacks". Has engine fire issues been resolved and dual clutch automatic been fixed??

[@JT-fq2bl]

There's no engine fires with this model nor this have a DCT.

[@whitepaperkat67]

To each there own I honestly find it a improvement over the catfish look

[@thebionicpig]

Are we getting a CAMRY vs SONATA video?

[@CarConfections]

👀 stay tuned...

[@G-Rated]

I knew they were going to kill the G70 off when the Hyundai was getting all the same tech and now it even has the styling of what an updated G70 may have looked like in the front. There was no reason to pay a premium for the rwd Genesis G70. This front end looks very *gm* to me but way better than the catfish look of the pre-refresh. I think Hyundai is leaning towards Chevrolet’s styling heavily these days.

[@grichl88]

It's weird that Toyota seems to be the only company that includes a spare tire. Seems very odd to me.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice

[@shawnbl2048]

Looks nice would get it if I didn't drive so many miles. Worried about reliability

[@derekgaliee4351]

I dont know why is a Big Deal about Spare tires ????!!! Most people never check them. Most techs forgetvto check them ! Guess what they Lose air in a year . Why you see some people on the side of the road walking away or calling AAA their spare tire has no air. Air pump& repair kits are worth. My 2015 Chevy Spark 1L T had no spare. I check it Bi - Monthly. Simple to do

[@jbjb9691]

The glare and reflection on the windshield is very prominent and annoying. It bothers me a lot when I tried that otherwise nice car. You can see the HUD ‘cavity’ right in front of your eyes

[@ivanperez707]

Sonata and accord looks very familiar to me 🤔

[@ameriscooked]

Guys which is better Hyundai sonata or Kia k5

[@ltdasilva93]

Same car, pick the looks.

[@Its_kingg]

Same engine but 0 to 60 might be faster in the K5 because it weightless they both got 12.3 screens

[@mattdude]

You get a little bit more with the Hyundai sonata, like remote smart park. Also 3 years of complementary maintenance, Kia gives you 0.

[@Its_kingg]

@@mattdude o

[@CarConfections]

3 years ago we picked the Sonata over the K5 and we'd tend to still lean that direction because we like the cabin better

[@mattdude]

Be honest, mason and drew, do you like the new Hyundai key fob? A lot of people do not and I get why.

[@CarConfections]

No. It's odd looking, too big and gets scratched up easily

[@mattdude]

@@CarConfections yeah, sounds about right

[@CyberSkunk90]

You don't get nappa leather, wouldn't quite put it on the same level as Genesis.

[@ishaansaral502]

This car is definitely the most luxurious in its segment. Very little to fault other than the low power and no hybrid AWD. I think the turbo hybrid system they use would have been better and less anemic. New Camry is also nice, if not as luxurious. A balanced proposition that has caught up with the competition. Accord is disappointing. Lacks the same features as competitors for similar price, power is just okay, fuel efficiency is disappointing, exterior is ugly and interior is bland and dark.

[@mattdude]

I have it and believe it or not, despite the power numbers being low, they don’t feel low when you actually drive it. Sure you won’t win any races but it doesn’t feel slow at all.

[@moneypenny174]

@@ishaansaral502 when was your last eye exam?

[@blackgold754]

I think the reason they didn’t use turbo is because of how defective it was in gas model. This hybrid system is quite okay too. In fact, there has been no recalls for sonata hybrids since 2022. As a matter of fact, I recommend checking out car care nut channel on sonata hybrid. He’s a Toyota mechanic and has given quite a positive review on it

[@ishaansaral502]

@@moneypenny174 When was your last brain exam? Blindly hating for no reason.

[@moneypenny174]

@@ishaansaral502 your mom thinks I’m smart, honey.

[@derekgaliee4351]

Awesome Review guys 👍☺️i considering this for Full Time Ride Share

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@thebigone6969]

These cars ain’t never gonna last long boo boo!!!! When you ever see an old Kia or Hyundai on the road but you see lots of old Hondas and Toyotas! My yams def deserve better boo!!!!!!!

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

So much has changed since Hyundai's 1980's Excel. So much so that I wonder if the carmaker is due for an update to its logo. The current logo, a decades-old carryover, looks so cheap with the inconsistency of the lines. That design came from a time when South Korea was an emerging economy and a clumsy mimicker of other country's popular culture. It has come a long way since then. Kia figured this out and changed its logo a few years ago. Now, Kia's logo looks sharp and modern.

[@blackgold754]

I mean they already changed to more code in their interior but I feel like the “H” logog looks okay on the exterior. I wouldn’t mind the change but I just think it’s aight. They might change it though

[@AllyMcLesbian]

This current owner of a Hyundai (2009 Genesis with 330,000 miles) and former owner of a Sonata competitor (2002 Accord whose only weakness was the automatic transmission) is very interested! I still prefer the Accord in this class, but I prefer the Hyundai hybrid system with 6-speed to the Honda system. I won’t even consider the Camry. Toyota is the most overrated and corrupt automaker around. Sure, Toyota is reliable, but based on my experience, Honda and Hyundai are also reliable, while giving me more performance and value than any comparable Toyota.

[@mowcowbell]

If the keyfob gets any bigger, you're going to need a backpack to carry it around! Wish all makers would copy Tesla and use your smartphone to access the vehicle. That powertrain sounds terrible under acceleration.

[@mattdude]

You can with this vehicle

[@iPandaEd]

you can access your car very similar to Tesla's App with this car and Homelink. Super convenient!

[@Aaronduhmoron]

You can start this model with your phone now - it's called Hyundai Digital Key 2 and it works via NFC connection

[@mowcowbell]

@@Aaronduhmoron NFC? It won't work over the internet?

[@blackgold754]

Hell nah, im with physical key or credit card that Tesla used

[@rival989]

It must just be me because I don't like the way company's been making these screens. I like my screen inside the dash. You can make them connect but I want them to be in the dash. I don't like them looking like a total separate piece that they just sat on top of the dash

[@skyeb253]

Make ur own car then 😂😂😂

[@n-line97]

Sonata is a full size sedan where as the Elantra is mid sized

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

I HAAAATE instrument clusters that are just an exposed screen like that. There's a reason why clusters are recessed into a hood. As soon as the sun hits it, you can't see anything on those screens.

[@Aaronduhmoron]

It's a matte screen and has no glare at all now. Other models like the Tucson definitely have some glare though

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

@@Aaronduhmoron it's not about the glare. It's about the bright sun shining on it and then you can't see anything.

[@johnhorne9050]

I have the Nline. Its awesome. That white interior isn't gunna age well.

[@edwitt9337]

Love all of your content 👍 So precise & entertaining. Just for info to pass on to car maufacturers…lots of us will never buy a vehicle that is missing a gear shift lever on the console and/or a spare tire. Just got a ‘24 Venza which has both. My hybrid sedan next year will NOT be a Sonata even though it looks awesome.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@kosager]

wtf 540 miles???

[@blackgold754]

And 620 miles with hybrid. Has no recalls or investigation so far

[@markmontero2960]

this model looks so uninspired and plain unlike last year's model

[@backhand4]

those key fobs are hideous!

[@josephpayton9151]

I honestly think it still looks like a catfish even more than the pre refreshed Sonata and I do not like the rims at all. They make the car look funny and its just no working. I would rather get the N line just for the rims alone and I dont like the ones on the SEL that you guys reviewed in January… its a trend on hyundais to make radical rim designs when they refresh something. I would definitely choose a used Sonata limited with the brown interior because in general it looks better imo 🤷‍♂️

[@supremecarnage5071]

The only issue with the N line is the lack of rear seat vents, heated and cooled seats, and a power-adjustable passenger seat. If these features were included, the N line Limited would be an ideal choice.

[@Car_conversati0nz]

I still think that the Camry and Accord are better

[@DeadofWinter321]

The two worst midsize sedans on the US market. Especially the Camry 😂😂😂

[@ZS-xi4xk]

@@DeadofWinter321Funny how you call the two best selling mid size sedans the worst.

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@ZS-xi4xk - It's just facts. The people who buy Camrys and Accords know nothing about cars and they settle for mediocrity.

[@juusbox]

@@DeadofWinter321 The Camrys and Accords today will still be on the road in 10 years with all the interior panels intact and all the functions working. Can't say the same for the Kia or Hyundai

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@juusbox - That's a lot of lies (detected) coming from you. Interior trim pieces/parts in all three of my Toyotas were coming off well within 5 years of the date they were built. They're very chintzy. Every Kia I've owned, not the case. They still hold up.

[@moneypenny174]

I’m so glad its production is limited. The fewer, the better. You’ll never see any Hyundai on the list of safest cars nor on the list of cars with the highest resale value.

[@DeadofWinter321]

Resale value doesn't mean anything when it's pretty much the King of midsize sedans. It has the most refined ride in the class. Highest quality interior and you get so much tech.

[@moneypenny174]

@@DeadofWinter321 tell me some more lies 🤣🤣🤣

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@moneypenny174 - What other midsize sedan gives you a higher quality interior with the most tech?? 🤣 Because it most certainly is NOT an Accord or (especially) a Camry 😂

[@jacksonndoll5055]

Higher resale value means what? Let's say your car resale value is $ 25 k after 7 years for your camry or accord, no dealer will give you that kind of money nor any particular people will give you that money in cash so they will go to a dealer instead so the resale value means nothing.

[@AmoebaCulture]

Yea but thats 95 percent of all automakers. The only two car companies, at least in North America, with high resale value and reliability (which is not the same as safety), are Toyota and Honda. Great cars but unless you plan on driving it for 250,000 miles (though I argue: why?), the outdated tech and features really detract buyers solely aligning on reliability. Some want reliability, some want performance, some want value and features. The attacks on Hyundai get laughably old when you can also easily pick on Dodge or Volkswagen lol

[@john12354]

Camry is just way better than that thing. Pass

[@DeadofWinter321]

That's quite the minority thinking. The Camry is (easily) the worst midsize sedan today.

[@john12354]

@@DeadofWinter321 Camrys sold so far in 2024 are 155,241. SoNADA is 30,000. So it looks like my thinking is the majority here. lil bro. People who actually buy cars disagree with you

[@juusbox]

@@DeadofWinter321 Chevy Malibu? Nissan Altima? Kia K5? Honda Accord?

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@john12354 - I have not found a source to back up your claim. And even if that were true, anyone who buys a Camry over this car needs to be mentally evaluated.

[@RomanM803]

Nah I’m picking the Hyundai

[@emmanuelleonard8758]

I wonder who is crazy enough to buy this iffy Korean Sonata instead of a similarly priced Toyota Camry.

[@filetofish7688]

The new Camry looks butt ugly, to be fair.

[@3blksecs]

Typical Korean car ...over designed definitely won't age well... also, that key fob is huge! If Robocop was a car this is it 😂

[@moneypenny174]

@@3blksecs 👏👏👏👏👏 and unsafe at any speed!

[@dantemendoza4097]

They change this car every year and it gets uglier every time