2023 Hyundai Sonata

The 2023 Sonata has a large, angular grille with the Hyundai emblem near the hood. The angular headlights have striking LED accents, and matching LED taillights cross the trunk. There's also a large, sculpted hood and sculpted sides. Five trim levels are available: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, N Line, and Limited. The base SE's grille looks simpler than other trim levels'. On all trims, the back opens like a hatchback, but it resembles a traditional trunk from the outside. The back has attractive Sonata lettering and dual exhaust. You'll also get automatic high beams, 16-inch wheels, acoustic glass, and tinted windows. You can add 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and heated side mirrors with turn signals.

This sedan has a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine that gives 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. With the SEL Plus and the Limited, you'll get a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that offers 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The N Line has a 2.5-liter, turbocharged engine that produces 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. All three options have eight-speed automatic transmissions. They use stop-and-start systems to reduce idling in traffic by stopping the engine when you're not moving. Accessories like the radio stay on, and the engine restarts automatically when you're ready to start moving again.

The Sonata is responsive and maneuverable, and it provides a smooth, enjoyable ride. It has excellent acceleration, especially with the powerful N Line engine. You can select normal, sport, or eco driving modes. Hill start assistance makes traveling up steep hills without needing to use the brakes easier. It also includes power steering. The turning radius for this vehicle is 35.9 feet.

Android Auto, an outdoor temperature display, and voice recognition. You can add a rear armrest with two cup holders, a heated and ventilated eight-way power driver's seat with memory settings and lumbar support, and a heated and cooled six-way power front passenger seat. Additional options include a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, navigation, wireless charging, leather seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. You can also choose a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, an N Line sport steering wheel, voice recognition, dual-zone climate control with vents for the rear seats, a head-up display, wireless charging, push-button start, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata comes with forward collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and driver attention warning. The airbags can work with different amounts of force, and free scheduled maintenance for 36,000 miles or three years is included. You can also choose rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot monitoring.