Hyundai Sonata N Line

Engine and gearbox

The Sonata N Line is powered by a 2,497cc Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. Hyundai Nishat quotes 290 HP at 5,800 rpm and 422 Nm at 4,000 rpm, which makes it by far the most powerful Sonata on sale. Power goes to the front wheels through an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with column-type shift-by-wire and paddle shifters. Drive modes include Eco, Normal, Sport and My Drive. No official fuel economy figure is published.

Size and practicality

The N Line measures 4,910mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,445mm tall on a 2,840mm wheelbase, so it is about as roomy as the regular Sonata. Boot space is 480 litres and the fuel tank holds 60 litres. It sits on 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 tyres, and the spare is a temporary space-saver rather than a full-size wheel. Kerb weight is 1,675 kg and the minimum turning radius is 5.5 metres. Buyers can choose from eight colours, including Rain Forest, Magnetic Force and Fiery Red.

Equipment

Only one version is sold, and it comes with almost everything. Hyundai Nishat lists more than 20 Hyundai SmartSense driver aids, including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping and lane following assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist with a blind-spot view monitor, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control with stop and go, driver attention warning, high beam assist, safe exit assist and rear occupant alert. There is a surround view monitor, front, side and rear parking sensors, and tyre pressure monitoring. Comfort and technology include a 10-inch head-up display, a 12.3-inch curved cluster and infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, wireless charging, a heated steering wheel, powered and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, a powered sunroof, a powered rear curtain and ambient lighting. Driver, passenger, front side and curtain airbags are fitted.

Warranty

Hyundai Nishat’s warranty conditions give new vehicles 48 months or 100,000 km of cover, whichever comes first. Paint is covered for 24 months or 50,000 km. Prices are ex-factory Faisalabad and include FED, CVT and sales tax; freight and insurance are charged separately.

Which variant to buy

There is one variant at PKR 16,521,000. In our opinion, it is a car for enthusiasts who want serious performance and the fullest set of driver aids Hyundai sells here. Buyers who simply want a large, comfortable sedan will save more than PKR 5 million with the regular Sonata 2.5, which also has six airbags.