Stunning Mid-Size Sedan | 2024 Hyundai Sonata N Line Review

The Hyundai Sonata N Line has had a midlife facelift and now looks better than ever, combining great tech with good performance. If only I could fit in it properly...
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Exterior design
02:04 Engine
02:39 Interior
07:27 Driving
12:07 Conclusion and price

[@kristianFL]

Unpopular opinion but I prefer cars to SUV’s any day. Sadly, most people would rather have an SUV so cars may not be around much longer.

[@NoOne-rg7tt]

I will give credits to the car it looks soo futuristic. This is what people in the 80’s would imagine how cars would look today. It has that cyberpunk/neonpunk aesthetic and I’m blown away. The best redesign ever made. Plus I am not buying EV’s gave up on that since they are not reliable, insane expense once they break down, not to mention lack of energy in the winter (you pray to God your car turns on) And the overall distance they aren’t practical on big travels while THIS BABY KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK!

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Yes it's a great car and unfortunately we probably won't see too many more like it in years to come. I like electric cars though - some of them are really good, but yes better for driving around town rather than going on long trips, but that will change. Thanks for watching!

[@cfairfax85]

Sport sedans are making a comeback and im loving it.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Me too!

[@BillNash-ed3xw]

I bought the 2024 sonata n line and i love it! They really did a fantastic job on the redesign!

[@4wheelsandaseat]

One of my favourite sedans too. Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

[@SuperFitness12]

From all the cars in this segment. The Sonata N line is the best looking by far!!! Awesome vehicle.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching.

[@GREATNESS275]

I’m a Hyundai owner having owned 3. Currently driving a 2019 Tucson Ultimate (US-spec), which I love. Really like the look of this refreshed 2025MY Sonata. The front end is far better looking than the previous “Catfish Face”, which I found unusual to say the least. The rear end fascia is also very attractive. I’ve owned 2 Sonata’s a 2015MY & 2016MY cars. They were both great vehicles, they were taken in for regular service at the dealership, and I had absolutely no issues cept a very minor one on my 2015 Sonata in which the infotainment head unit was replaced. No mechanical issues whatsoever. If I hadn’t become so enamored with SUV’s I might purchase this great looking Sonata. I’ll still arrange a test-drive as soon as they’re released for sale here in the US. Thanks for this review of an Aussie-spec’d Sonata. And btw friend the name Hyundai is pronounced like Sunday, not “Hy-undai” as you and your fellow Aussie car reviewer’s like to pronounce it! 😏

[@4wheelsandaseat]

It’s a great car - apart from me not being able to fit into it comfortably. Re: Hyundai pronunciation - the brand is pronounced differently in different markets and has changed over time. When the brand first came to Australia in the 80s they ran a campaign saying it was “Hi-ooon-die” and then in the 90s they changed it to the current “Hee-un-day”. Nissan and Mazda also have different pronunciations here.

[@ronsolo1151]

Are you sure that the seat can't go any lower? I have the 2023 N-Line and I'm 6'2 and I have plenty of head room with the seat not being in the lowest setting

[@russell3436]

I own a 2021 pre-facelift Sonata N Line, I absolutely love it, plus the fact that there’s not very much of them on the road just makes it that extra special. For 55k it is an absolute bargain, if this had 4 circles, a fancy star or red, blue, white colours inside its logo it would’ve costed easily 30k more than its asking price. The features you get inside the car are fantastic, sure it’s not Rolls Royce luxury standard but for what you get and the materials inside on the seats and the cabin and steering it’s fantastic. And the performance of the car is a blast, it honestly is a rocketship FWD tyre shredder, I think of this car as a “mature” man’s WRX, Civic Type R etc…, the performance feels very hot hatch and it is proper quick, that 2.5 turbo under the bonnet is no joke, sure lack of an LSD with 213 kW and 422 Nm is bound to make you go to the tyre store more often than you would like but it is an absolute blast to drive when you feel like putting your foot down, I honestly found not much difference in performance between this and the i30 Sedan N, you’re probably talking slight tenths of a second difference that you honestly won’t feel in the real world unless you drag & roll race them side by side, the Sonata is the only “N Line” car that competes with the full on “N” cars in terms of performance as it has the highest power figures of any N/N Line petrol car to date. The extra weight over the i30 N variants hinders it slightly but it still rips hard. Also I’m 188cm tall so not exactly a short ass and I fit in perfectly fine, not sure if the roof line of the new facelift has been lowered or not, and although this facelift looks just as good as my model, I’m not a fan of the finnicky steering wheel gear lever borrowed of the Mercedes cars, I hate it, it took me a while to get use to the push button in my car but overtime it has become 2nd nature, but trying to do quick U-turns in heavy traffic with that sort of gear lever would be really annoying, also the beeps to warn you that there’s a camera ahead and to slow down while you’re jamming to your songs can also be a nuisance, but other than that, this is an absolute bang for your buck. Or you can go and spend an extra 10-15k on a 110kW Audi A3 because it has 4 rings on the front.

[@mharro88]

It doesn't compete at all with the sedan N other then straight line acceleration. It's heavier, chassis isn't as tight, and no diff plus the suspension isn't adaptive. It's not a track car.

[@russell3436]

@@mharro88 I get that it’s not a track car, but it still is a very quick car, it outperforms alot of hot hatches and track cars, WRX, Golf GTI, last gen Golf R, i20N, 1st gen i30 N to name a few. Similar to the Kia Stinger GT, it’s not a full on hardcore track car but it still outperforms alot of cars in a straight line.

[@mharro88]

@@russell3436 yeah definitely if we are talking straight line

[@4wheelsandaseat]

At 188cm you won't have an issue. I'm literally 1cm too tall for the car. Great to hear you're loving your Sonata. Thanks for watching!

[@tehsavagegamer9823]

Sucks that none of the N-Lines are AWD or RWD

[@Geckoo-eh7wq]

Yea they missed out on awd :/

[@raunak21m]

What you said about lack of headroom is interesting, because I am also 190cm tall but have no problem in my 2021 Sonata. To anyone who is tall and is considering buying this amazing car, I'd recommend taking a test-drive and then judging the headroom and comfort for yourself 😊 Excellent review, would love to see more from you!

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Thank you watching! Maybe your legs are longer than mine?? I had the same issue with the previous Sonata too. It’s so disappointing as it’s such a good car.

[@youngstreet9993]

I will say that as a 6'5, 245 lb (196 cm, 111 kg) man living in the US, I had an opportunity to test drive this car and I was able to fit. My father came with me (6'2) and during his test drive could not. I believe it has to do with the slope of the roofline and the sunroof. Since I had to put the seat all the way back and all the way down, I was able to slide in underneath the roofline and fit into what I would describe as a little bit of a pocket. With my father's seating position he wasn't able to put the seat all the way back while still being able to reach the steering wheel, but still had to put it all the way down and came very very close to smacking his head. I'd agree that sometimes you'll find yourself surprised by who can and cannot fit inside of a vehicle and that the best way is to simply get into one yourself.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

Hello Alex, Regarding 10:05, low pressure warning, just wondering, was it a false beep/alarm, or was there a tyre issue?

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Hi Nicholas. After I finished shooting my review I discovered a huge nail in the back right side tyre, so no false beeping! Thanks for watching.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

@@4wheelsandaseat Glad to hear that this particular beep was a worthwhile one. Pity about the nail in the tyre.

[@kartdoe]

Nice car and balanced review

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jaybroski99]

The dog wanted to be in the video so bad 😂😂😂 1:56

[@srmatte1]

Hyundai, and all other car mftrs could take a page from Tesla and offer computer updates that add additional functionality to older year cars. This would fix the apple play issue you mentioned at 4:20 for older cars now that the licensing is resolved.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Agreed! Even if it's not an over-the-air update hopefully it might be something they can fix when the car is being serviced. Thanks for watching!

[@CrystalNinja07]

I have a 2024 i30 sedan N on order, but I often think about changing to one of these. Realistically I am not going to go to the track that often with the N, and this has so many more features for the family. It's just those N thrills I'll be sacrificing!

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Sounds like a heart vs head decision! The Sonata’s performance is nothing like the i30N, but it is more practical and comfortable for a family. Tough call!

[@slyarsenal]

I'm currently waiting on my 24 Sonata to be delivered within the next 6-8 wks. I drove both cars and think the i30N is fun and has great sound, but the look of the car, the infotainment system and the cumbersome "oh shit" handle in the middle console really put me off. Maybe 15 years ago I would have bought the i30N just for performance, but the Sonata offers a much better all-round package with still a relatively good punch in power, but it's the elegance of the facelift and the finer cabin finishes that sold me. I felt much more comfortable being in the Sonata which is a more pleasurable vehicle to drive commuting to and from work but also on long trips. You'll get over the novelty of the pops n bangs and over time, you'd probably wish you changed the order to a Sonata.

[@mharro88]

Don't do it. The N is way more fun to drive.

[@mharro88]

​@@slyarsenalthe infotainment on the sedan is way better than the new Hyundai infotainment which is absolutely horrible

[@CrystalNinja07]

@@mharro88 I think with where I'm at, the N will do it for me. I'm not concerned about luxury or comfort, but will consider an S3 for my next car. Just got a call from the dealer today and my N is ready to be picked up next Friday. So I guess that decides it! N it is.

[@noob.168]

interesting how u guys get the rear air vents. sonata n line in us doesn't

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Always interesting how carmakers spec their cars differently in each market. Thanks for watching!

[@dcoop6403]

why does the american version not show the blind spot camera and top view when reversing.😢

[@4wheelsandaseat]

It all comes down to how the local office wants to spec their cars out of the factory, usually with cost as the main consideration. Thanks for watching!

[@mrevoix1]

I have polarized sunnies and can’t see the hud at all

[@tangojulietfoxtrot]

Easy fix. Tint your windows. Tint will block the uv rays that activates the polar.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

Unfortunately beeping is a frequent occurrence with new cars nowadays. ANCAP gives more stars to beeping cars. :( It is great that the fake sound through the speakers can be turned off. :) The drive-away price of about $61,000 seems very reasonable for the engine performance, its many features, and its size. I like the look of both the exterior and interior of this update Sonata N-Line. :)

[@4wheelsandaseat]

It’s just so annoying that it’s all or nothing with the beeping. Speed sign recognition is great and I wish it could be left on without the noise!

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

@@4wheelsandaseat Hopefully they become smarter with the beeping and enable them to be switched off easily, because it appears that the beeping becomes more of a distraction to the driver rather than being a safety benefit in the city. For me one of the most important safety features is lane departure warning with lane keep active assist for long country trips, but where I live in the city it would be a total night-mare as it would probably be beeping more frenetically than in your review. Cheers.

[@ericschwartz100]

Is it just me, or why doesn't the US spec Sonta N-Line come with rear window shades?

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Car makers spec their vehicles for local markets and I guess someone at Hyundai Australia decided that with our long hot summers window blinds make sense. Also helps justify a higher price!

[@johnfranklin5277]

I'm just a smidge below 6.2. I think this fellows issue is most of his height is from the hips up. Most tall people have long legs, hence why legroom is always discussed as very important.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

My legs are pretty long (check out my OnlyFans ;) but yes everyone is a different shape and for me this car is not a good fit, which is a shame because I really like it.

[@gertsy2000]

The Irony of the seat problem is that the passenger seat is just too low, and you cannot change the height.

[@rc70ys]

The wheels look like the leftovers from the Elantra AD Sports Premium Model 😂

[@theneck5157]

I find social media car reviewers are clueless they jump on trends it’s as if all of they go to Chris Harris channel and just regurgitate pretty much what he says lol .. go to any mechanic and ask what manufacturer makes the worst cars to work on and ask them what the worst manufacturer is and there are a few but at the top it’s KIA or Hyundai so even though they look good and when compared to other more expensive cars they alway look great but then go an check on the car in 5 years not for looks but for quality and these companies fail really hard … I’m still waiting to watch how car reviewers that praise EV’s talk about longevity of there model and how people are realizing EV can’t resell because not a single person wants the problems with aging EV tech remember batteries have a short life span and buying a replacement battery for a EV car will almost be the price of the car new .. you can go and buy a 1963 split window and daily drive it in 2024 meanwhile go and buy a 2016 EV and watch the depreciation and maintenance costs because the battery life span is coming up to the end ….

[@4wheelsandaseat]

I don’t know who Chris Harris is so pleading not guilty on the plagiarism charge.

[@Itsrymo]

Try fiat and mini

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

1. Alex is a top car reviewer. 2. In J.D. Power 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study, KIA was rated 3rd, whilst Hyundai 8th. Toyota was 7th. 3. Regarding EVs, I agreed, old EVs will be a huge problem from a used car point of view and also environmental. Cheers.

[@johnfranklin5277]

My 7 year old Elantra I bought new has 105.000 miles on it. It has required 0 repairs and has 0 issues. Only things on the that didn't come from the factory are tires and 1 battery and spark plugs at 100.000 miles. It needs nothing and is driven 80 miles to work and back 5 days a week. Please explain to me how this is possible since your saying its not. Also my other 3 kias were excellent vehicles, all driven to well over 100.000 miles, and they required very little, and nothing major at all.

[@auswhofan]

all grey outfit in a grey cabin hmmm where's wally?

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Car review camo.

[@Concreto1984]

Your fantasy about powertrain and AWD alignes with mine. They could've at least given it AWD. Such a shame

[@4wheelsandaseat]

A missed opportunity! Although maybe not too late…

[@chriscallaghan4091]

In the US, we have the Santa Fe Limited or Caligraphy, that has the same 2.5T with the 8sp DCT, and AWD is an option (H-Trac) I have a 2022 Limited H-Trac, and traction is not an issue. I also recently purchased a 2024 Sonata N-Line, and there must be differences with the US model, because you guys get features we don't. We don't have cooled seats, or a power trunk lid for example.

[@elton245ify]

It sucks that the us models dont have some of these features 🥲🥲

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Yes it can be a bit weird the way local distributors choose to spec their cars. For example seat heating is not a must-have in Australia - it hardly ever gets cold enough. Thanks for watching!

[@fale892]

Matd, youre a giant at 190cm tall. Average height is around 180cm tall.

[@beforeyourimmigrants8471]

Was its engine recalled

[@abhirammmm]

Come out from the past. They improved a lot. My elantra clocked 80k kms in 2 years without a trouble.

[@beforeyourimmigrants8471]

@@abhirammmm it's not the past. there's a current recall. They are replacing entire engines

[@abhirammmm]

Yes for cars made before 2021​@@beforeyourimmigrants8471

[@Itsrymo]

@@beforeyourimmigrants8471ur buggin, it was tune on the fans lol. Also theyre not using those any more

[@johnfranklin5277]

​@abhirammmm My 17 Elantra I bought new has 105.000 miles and has required 0 repairs and has had 0 issues! A great car. I bought a new 2021 kia K5 GT LINE with premium package. 3 years old this month. Just turned 40.000 miles. No issues whatsoever. Love the car.

[@stephenaguilar2064]

I’m fast af dog lol

[@r3games1985]

Sorry those pants are terrible bro. Someones got to tell you.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

So I guess you’re not going to subscribe to my other channel 4 Fashion Tips From a Middle Aged Dad?

[@JimmyLeeJr]

​@@4wheelsandaseatHey just so you know I am your one subscriber on that channel and I would like more content posted. Spring fashion is here and I am struggling.

[@sohobay11]

k5 사세요.

[@rinbine2713]

He don't know about previous car.

[@harrisbecirevic1196]

Man.. how very British of you mister every time you said car I thought of suicide.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

British? I’m Australian and car is pronounced with a soft “r” sound.

[@thomaspalmer6453]

By the way, it's pronounced Hun-day. Rhymes with Sunday.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

Are you in the US? Hyundai has different pronunciation in certain markets. In fact when it was first launched in Australia they ran ads telling us it was pronounced Hi-ooon-die. They then changed it to the current Hee-un-day. Nissan and Mazda are also pronounced differently in Australia to the US.

[@stuartcorlett5959]

By the way, we drive on the left and say Hyundai which rhymes with anyotherday but Sunday.

[@paulwatson4574]

I think the interior is too bland I would buy the kia k9 over this one because of the interior.

[@4wheelsandaseat]

We don't get the K9 in Australia, but I just had a look on Google and it's nice. Thanks for watching!

[@user-um9eq7zl6c]

Need different rims