2021 Hyundai Sonata, Sonata N line Interior Exterior Features & color options
92021 Hyundai Sonata
The 2021 Sonata is available with four different powertrains. The base engine in the SE and SEL is a 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder making 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. These figures are typical for entry-level engines in the midsize segment. This engine is rated at 28 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined in the SE model and 27/37/31 in the SEL. Stepping up to the SEL Plus and Limited models means switching to the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This engine produces less power (180 horses) than the base 2.5, but more torque (195 lb-ft). It likewise offers similar numbers to other lower-end turbocharged engines offered by the competition, such as the Honda Accord’s 1.5-liter. It even offers more power from a smaller package than the 2.0-liter turbo offered in the Volkswagen Passat. This engine is rated at 27 mpg city, 37 highway and 30 combined.
What has nearly 300 horsepower, excellent handling, a smooth ride, distinctive styling, and a spacious cabin with seating for five? The Audi A4 S-Line or Alfa Romeo Giulia would qualify – until limiting your pick to vehicles costing less than $35,000. At that price point, no vehicle fits the brief better than the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line.
The Sonata N Line faces off against the Toyota Camry TRD, Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, and mechanically identical Kia K5 GT, but savvy shoppers ought to compare it with entry-level luxury cars, like the Acura TLX, Audi A4, and BMW 330i, too. With a long list of go-fast goodies (like a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four with 290 horses and 311 pound-feet), 27 miles per gallon combined, and nearly every luxury feature in Hyundai’s arsenal, the Sonata N Line plays the numbers game very well. But it also excels in qualitative measures, with its polished handling, interesting design, and drive-faster personality impressing everyone on board.