Hyundai Sonata

Engine and gearbox

Two petrol engines are offered. The Sonata 2.0 uses a 1,999cc 2.0 MPi DOHC engine with dual CVVT, rated at 152 HP and 192 Nm. The Sonata 2.5 uses a 2,497cc Smartstream 2.5 MPi engine producing 180 HP and 232 Nm. Both drive the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters, and the price list mentions five drive modes: Smart, Sports, ECO, Custom and Comfort. Hyundai Nishat does not publish fuel economy figures.

Size and practicality

The Sonata is a large sedan at 4,900mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,445mm tall, with a long 2,840mm wheelbase that gives generous rear legroom. The boot holds 510 litres, the rear seats split 60:40, and the fuel tank holds 60 litres. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45R18 tyres and carries a full-size spare. Suspension is MacPherson strut at the front and multi-link at the rear. Kerb weight is 1,415 kg and the turning radius is 5.48 metres, which is reasonable for a car this long.

Equipment by variant

Both versions share Tetra LED headlamps, LED tail lights, smart entry with push-button start, a smart trunk, auto child lock, cruise control, wireless charging, a 12.3-inch TFT cluster, an 8-inch floating infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, leather seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, a 4-way power passenger seat, a panoramic sunroof, rear door side curtains, front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. Safety on both includes ABS, EBD, brake assist, stability control, traction control, hill start assist and ISOFIX. The 2.0 has two airbags. The 2.5 adds front side and curtain airbags for six in total, a head-up display and a powered rear sunshade.

Warranty

Hyundai Nishat’s warranty conditions give new vehicles 48 months or 100,000 km of cover, whichever comes first, with paint 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

In our opinion, the Sonata 2.5 is the one to buy. For PKR 1,215,000 more, it adds four airbags, a head-up display and a stronger engine, and the extra airbags alone justify the difference in a car of this size and price. The 2.0 suits buyers who mainly want space and comfort on a tighter budget. Both versions come in the same six colours, including Oxford Blue and Fiery Red.