2024 Hyundai Sonata Review | The Sedan We'd Buy

[@jeremygilpin8615]

Your channel is the only one that I subscribe to and pay a membership for. I watch all sorts of car videos channels on a weekly basis. Ya’ll are my favorite! Your mix of fun and information is stellar. Keep up the good work. Here’s your five!

[@MicahMuzio]

Man, I will happily accept that hi-5 and send one right back your direction. 🖐 Thanks for your support and encouragement, Jeremy!!

[@TypeToSnipe]

So refreshing to hear that you'd get one yourself. I have several Hyundais in the family and they are all great value for the money. No issues as long as you stay up to date with maintenance. Most other reviewers would say 'yeah it's cool, but the Camry!' Here in Canada people get on waiting lists for Toyotas and wait up to 2 years for a car because they blindly believe these folks. They purchase them above MSRP with bs like 'paint protection' and 'theft insurance' because the dealer says take it or the next person in line will. I'll be looking at a Sonata for my next car. Love your channel, you have a beautiful little family. God bless!

[@Jin-ex8bk]

Well said

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

I have a brand new Santa Fe. Had transmission issues and my shifter failed twice. Hyundai dealerships sucks

[@kenyaswallow5782]

@@An_Enraged_Pig New Santa Fe went through so much change that it's practically a brand new model. You always want to avoid first year of brand new model. But I hear ya, I heard there are some transmission issues with new Santa Fe. I like the look of the car but I will probably wait a couple years till they sort out all the issues.

[@Hello-fd7tt]

This new refresh is beautiful. Wasn't a big fan of the newest refresh a couple years ago, but this one, especially with the new rear tail lights are great.

[@donteadoss]

Currently leasing a ‘23 Sonata NLine & so pleased with it that I’m looking forward to leasing a ‘25 next year in lieu of the G80 Sport I highly considered. Coming from Infiniti and Lexus, although it’s missing a few luxurious amenities to which I’m accustomed, I’m pleased with the overall package for the money - definitely a solid vehicle ………… and a true sleeper, too.

[@ZapFlashD]

I must admit the facelifted Sonata looks much more distinguished. I didn't hate the previous look but it was definitely on the wild side.

[@Malte-Micha]

I'm 6 foot 5 the sonata N line fits well for me, No rear vents but will be adding them by ordering the limited parts, yes they work well.

[@dhop-k3g]

Nice, i was thinking about buying one, but was wondering about the size as im 6”3. So great to see your comment.

[@SËDOBORG]

Thank you, I was just wondering about this, I'm 6ft 2in.

[@Magnetorheological]

Kiddo's favorite feature is launch control. Parenting done right!

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Evie seems to be developing an appetite for speed. I guess people can change. Great review..

[@DeadAir21]

This should have been the design at the beginning of the generation. Let’s hope sales pick up and the Sonata and K5 have been struggling so they can stick around after this generation.

[@DESTRIAZ]

Once again, family sedan review from a family is excellent

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

This channel needs 1M subscribers already. Bro is absolutely owning automotive content and is just super informed and FAIR. Which is becoming a rarity nowadays. Seems like so many of these 1M+ car channels all have a heavy bias for specific brands. There's a handful of exemplary car channels that are still sub 500,000 followers and it boggles my mind. KZbin subscribers are like fat dudes that keep buying tight shirts. They see shredded models wearing them so they purchase the dream, not the reality. Ninety nine percent of subscribers tune into million dollar cars sprinting to 60, doing donuts, and racing around a track without realizing they don't live that lifestyle. Or they follow channels that don't upset the status quo -- Hyundai sucks ("it's still just a hyundai), Toyota is the best, Mercedes is King, etc. I guess telling the truth is not the most popular job in the world. If you want to keep selling t shirts to fat dudes. BTW guys I'm not fat shaming, just a silly example.

[@jrod237]

Evie driving and Micah facial expressions was awesome! Stylish car👍this puts the Accord & Camry on notice.

[@howsthis4aname]

Cool " drive it like you stole it " moment from Evie !

[@saadayahgbolo60]

Dad life = Sedan life!

[@BoopSnoot]

hatches > trunks!

[@saadayahgbolo60]

@@BoopSnoot Okay

[@BoopSnoot]

@@saadayahgbolo60 "Yeah! What?!" - lil jon, prolly

[@kenhoward3512]

I really like the design, outside and in, except for the dual-clutch transmission; most companies have returned to the conventional automatic transmission, which I, too, would prefer (as an owner). This N-Line looks like fun, but since the Toyota Camry for '25 in now all-hybrid, the only direct comparison would be with the Sonata Hybrid.

[@noob.168]

Nah, the dct is the fun part. That's why ppl get the n line

[@SËDOBORG]

In my country, the Camry is sold with a regular 2.5 naturally aspirated engine and a classic 8-speed torque converter.

[@tjkim382]

good review im glad canadian n line comes with rear vent.

[@WilliamMitchell-f7t]

I like that you start inside the car. Every other reviewer starts at the grill, then the lights, then the rear, then the door "soft touch", .....

[@scottcollins7513]

Quick suggestion re the "Brian Test": show if hood requires prop rod and how simple it is to use. Appreciate the humor you consistently sprinkle in (like the blue sparkles in Hyundai paint).

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review guys!

[@kellyaustin7487]

Did they mention the price? Maybe I missed it.

[@MugatuJag]

I love the Sonata, especially this color. Great video as always. So I’ve heard this in other videos about having to keep your hand on the wheel using highway driving assist but I was driving a 2023 Kona and Highway driving assist let me keep my hand off the wheel for about 45 minutes on the freeway, it worked better than any car I’ve ever driven including a Tesla and BMW with driver, assistance, professional, just on the straightaway. Haven’t tried full self driving….

[@Jack-mac808]

10:04 I audibly laughed. We love Evie behind the wheel! I think she wants a sonata n line now

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Kiddo's growing up so fast, when she gets her license she's going to be the next Lyn Woodward. Good job!

[@BoopSnoot]

8:10 I love how dad is enthusiastically explaining the technical details of how a DCT functions, while kid in the back looks bored and has disassociated.

[@jp93309]

Sonata and the latest Camry look so much more modern vs the Accord.

[@linkinthebio27]

just got the 2024 nline sonata trim a few days ago. definitely like the styling, etc. but here are several initial criticisms. 1. WHY oh WHY did hyundai flip the buttons on the steering wheel to make the radio and volume on the right and cruise on control on the left. super uncomfortable. it's always been volume and radio on the left side, why change it. stupid in my opinion. 2. why no spare tire. there's literally an actual empty hole in the trunk for it. i don't feel safe driving around with that tire inflation kit. 3. no rear air vent on the center console in the nline 2024 but apparently will be added on the 2025 meanwhile international versions of the 2024 nline have this feature included, as well some other features which i can't recall at the moment. 4. the drive mode. (there's only normal, sport, and my drive), why is there no eco or smart mode like in all the previous years' versions of the sonata. 5. very odd that you have to move the wiper lever downward for the individual single wipe. in the 20+ years of driving about 10 different cars, this is the first time i've encountered that. why would they change that. it has ALWAYS ALWAYS been to move the lever up for the single wipe. very weird. i think that's about it for now. as i keep driving, i'm sure ill notice more things.

[@MicahMuzio]

These are excellent insights. We always appreciate hearing from actual owners. Cheers!!

[@linkinthebio27]

@@MicahMuzio thank you! really love your channel :)

[@0Sled]

I've owned this car for about 2 months so far and I would 100% buy it again, no complaints on my end. I do wish AWD was offered on the N Line trim and that the seats were ventilated, but can't have it all I guess. Btw correction from 9:35 the HDA isn't "optional", it's a standard feature on the N Line trim (which btw works amazingly).

[@RyanDoonan]

The new sonata looks really pretty would go with the limited trim

[@slighwentwalking2025]

I have a confession ☺ I have never used the door area storage for a water bottle 😐 One of my house-mates has a Sonata... its not the N. It seems like a nice little economy car...."on the screen above Evie is doing a burnout 🤨'" Well done family 👍

[@noob.168]

I use it to keep my wet ones handwipes container. It barely fits. Squishes it hard

[@jacobyo99]

Our 2020 Sonata Limited has rear seat vents, so it’s very strange that this one does not

[@genes6043]

Amazing review. If I waa on the market for a family sedan, I'd probably go Sonata Hybrid. Styling updates are excellent here.. really nice interior too

[@JaredSVX]

🤣 The face you made when she took off

[@kaveman_4242]

Very entertaining video. Compared to the bigger channels at the moment. The team comments and how they are edited quick helps me pay attention wince past 10 seconds of the same info makes me focus elsewhere :(

[@falcon64z8]

This refresh N Line looks really nice, only the wheels I would change about it

[@jacobyo99]

I like the look of the 2020-2023 even though a lot of people do not. This is over styled with a lot going on. I also dislike that they got rid of the 1.6T on the non-N trims

[@haze1123]

The refresh looks so much better. 👍Previously, it looked like a sad robot catfish. But a "shuddering" transmission in a brand-new car would give me enormous pause.

[@MicahMuzio]

It's hard to tell what kind of life our test car has lived. Car reviewers can be cruel. But yeah, that shuddering did not inspire confidence.

[@Eviedish]

Sad robot catfish 😹👏🏻👏🏻

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s so much better than the Camry and Altima. But it’s on par w the accord

[@tdubby23]

So, would you personally buy the N-Line or the Hybrid Limited trim? Why?

[@chatshd]

I have found some jerkiness particularly in 20-30kmph speed, also while stopping for a left turn , Is that normal ? Any tips to reign in the automatic hesitation?

[@anngo4140]

My 2022 Limited Sonata has rear seat vents, the refresh took those away?

[@rodrigocastaneda]

Great content 🔥 lovely family 💪

[@IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIl-v9h]

You guys doing ok with the Line Fire up there?

[@lorimcquinn3966]

Oddly enough I followed a car like this on the X-way for about 4-5 miles and about every 1/2 mile, a puff of dark smoke came out of the exhaust pipe. In getting on the off ramp, I pulled up next to him and noticed the Hybrid badge. Hmmm, something seems amiss, It seems he should be either/or getting CEL or low oil light considering the dark smoke. Is there a issue with these?

[@drivingadventures]

Sonata N Line is on my short list of next vehicles to buy.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

This is probably the best valued sedan on the market. I just wish the N-Line trim would have a heated steering wheel, AWD and a mini spare tire.

[@gustavmahler3228]

i admit hyundai doing well with styling. it is possible to make a modern looking vehicle that is cheap. i’ll never believe they are reliable though

[@kfx3907]

Much reliable than the Europeans so i don't mind.

[@kha-wu9bi]

The hybrid version likely needs cooling sent towards the back of the car to cool the batteries anyway, and it probably didn't cost much to add rear seat vents to the hybrid version.

[@dextersmithbsee]

Wheel squeal - nothing some LSD can't fix (and not the drug).

[@jrwaters943]

I really like the Sonata, but this could use AWD and rear AC vents. Then again, I don't know many that would buy a $40k+ mainstream family sedan in 2024 so some cost cutting is necessary. Also, I LOVE your daughter's comment..."think about the other people, dude" - this, as well as your various catchphrases could make for some great merch for the channel!

[@danielhartin7680]

AWD is available on the Preferred trim level.

[@iffypiggy7188]

Cooled seats?

[@Timbo3555]

For the 2025 Hyundai Sonata 2025 N-Line trim. Hyundai adds in the rear AC vents in, as they should be since they were in the prior N-Line trims.

[@derrickaf1]

Think about the other people, "Dude":)! Your great dialogue's are almost better than your wonderful reviews! Thank you...

[@gsxellence]

But Micah, you didn't explain why the USD sonata N-line doesn't have rear Hvac, heated rear seats and other features like every other market.

[@MARTINRIGGSS]

10:33 Evie having that green face 😂

[@BTCSamuel]

Is this thing coming for EU?

[@jeffrey-r8o]

I still prefer the 2025 kia k5 Gt over the sonata n line as far as exterior styling goes

[@Rockybalboa541]

Hyundai will be adding rear vents for the 2025 n line trims but no ventilated seats

[@zachbackar5389]

Why haven't I joined earlier? I been following you for Years.

[@MicahMuzio]

I appreciate your support!

[@DJBiv788]

I’d be in on this N Line, but I really prefer a manual, so I’ll have to go with the Elantra N…

[@DarkMerchant2222]

I think it’s a decent refresh, but the front is a bit too busy.

[@hellokyle_]

If this and the Kia K5 GT had AWD it would be perfect.

[@Yasser2k6]

This does in the non hybrid version

[@BoopSnoot]

We need a section where you pull on the various interior panels, to simulate 5 years down the road when things loosen up. I did this on a Elentra, and it sounded worse than all those Mercedes from 10 years back, "squeak squall squeak squeal creak"!

[@paultruesdale7680]

Not a good test of durability. Plastic is not as elastic as rubber. Only natural wear and tear will reveal this. I feel sorry for the person that buys your demo.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@paultruesdale7680 I'm not talking abuse, check out a Elantra, there is a grab handle to the left of the passenger seat, just move it lightly left and right it flexes a ton and squeaks loudly. Push on various panels with your index finger, lots of squeaking. Mercedes had this problem years ago too, has to do with the type of plastic they used and no felt in between where they joined so they became SUPER noisy after a while. Everyone on the forums is talking about it, they have links where you can buy self adhesive little thin felt and you have to put it in various spots to fix that. Other people said a can of quick drying silicone spray with a pry tool anywhere it squeaks also helps, but its BAD!

[@MrBacchus18]

Why is there a rear window test?

[@MicahMuzio]

Years ago, a viewer suggested we show how far the windows roll down. If I recall correctly they were a dog owner and thought it might be useful to others.

[@MrBacchus18]

@@MicahMuzio Oh that's why interesting

[@chemjam92]

I don't like the exterior design, the column shifter(what is this 1976?), or having to switch between HVAC and media controls.

[@MajorAddiction]

I like the front. Reminds me of RoboCop.

[@edhcb9359]

I wouldn’t buy another Hyundai simply because their dealerships are horrible to deal with. Made the mistake of buying our teenager a Hyundai Kona and even the smallest things are a pain when getting service.

[@RRLV434]

Just don’t go to a dealership then, they rip you off

[@edhcb9359]

@@RRLV434 It’s just been warranty work.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Not all Hyundai dealerships are like that. I always research dealerships before I do any business with them. Whatever has the top rating is where I want to shop for a new car.

[@NickysYT]

Based shirt, love sega rally :D

[@andrewnollert]

Love the AI songs 😂

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for weighing in. We'll keep them coming!

[@noob.168]

2025 n line will bring back rear air vents

[@alexanderh.999]

I know a friend who is a mechanic at a Hyundai dealership. He tells me to avoid all Hyundai and Kia cars. Too many of them have major failures within the first 1 to 2 years. Take your chances

[@genesisg7022]

There's always at least one person with negative garbage! Why waste your time watching this video given how you feel? What a loser!

[@whitepaperkat67]

​​@@genesisg7022I always once just as much as a hater as the person commenting but after I driven the new one I changed my mind everybody pisses on Hyundai until you actually drive a Hyundai then you'll be like why do I love this but hate it so much at the same time it's like a pile of s*** you want to keep coming back to no joke and no I'm not trolling either

[@LordBass]

My kingdom for a longroof version of something like this.

[@bls06]

Good looking car but dual clutch is gonna be a problem.

[@sofianahmad8206]

Not everyone can afford this car. For example, I am from Malaysia, the price offered is quite high.😅

[@DJL78]

How does this dude get hotter as he gets older?

[@brutal4000]

but front-wheel drive... how that can be fun?

[@jsac3939]

Although this looks nice, I’d go for the Camry Hybrid over this.

[@crisdlcruz145]

So how can i get in touch with kia to get money for fake reviews

[@BenLisa-d5e]

Parker Cliffs

[@FlyGuy457]

Camry, AWD, Hybrid.

[@KallieEverett-s6m]

Nice video!Any opportunity to collaborate with you?

[@ther8764]

Can they build an engine that DOES NOT burn oil?😏

[@ChristopherAlexander-f2c]

Bahringer Crossing

[@J.W.W.]

Lease the sonata. Own the Camry. Simple.

[@HenleyOctavia-s2e]

McClure Square

[@JackHenry-c8u]

Marina Streets

[@BoswellPhil-f7x]

Kendrick Hills

[@robertlandry5676]

It looks loaded 🙀

[@Erelio]

Ah yes , Hyundai’s N line …N for numb.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

They made the instrument cluster so boring looking compared to the first generation in the 2022 and before models

[@JimmyWoodard-d1v]

Shawn Views

[@HumeRachel-j3w]

Pouros Radial

[@Tacoma-W]

Kia Boys approved. And get a Fire Extinguisher with every purchase

[@General_M]

The “Kia boys” exploit wouldn’t work on this car. It has a push button start and immobilizer. And everyone should have a fire extinguisher in the car so it would be great if they provided one for free in every car.

[@dxjcms-s7e]

Frami Way

[@martybarrios123]

To buy formula? Are you pregnant?

[@BoopSnoot]

If Micah is pregnant it doesn't show! Tight abs!

[@martybarrios123]

She looks Awesome

[@Eviedish]

@@BoopSnoot😹😹

[@Eviedish]

I’m not pregnant, just throwing out a more likely use case for a family. 🥳

[@jcam3327]

Never EVER would I purchase a kia/hyundai!! 🤮🤮

[@denault3985]

Stll ugly, Kia is now making the better appearances in K4, K5, and more...