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Your Guide to the All-New 2026 Sonata Lineup

Seven trims, gas and hybrid, from the 191-hp SE to the 51-mpg Blue hybrid — start exploring the new Sonata below.

$27,450
Starting MSRP
27–51mpg
Combined MPG
191–290hp
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive / Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
15.6cu ft
Cargo volume
5
Seating
Review: 2026 Hyundai Sonata
By Marcus Whitfield

Seven trims, gas and hybrid, from the 191-hp SE to the 51-mpg Blue hybrid — start exploring the new Sonata below.

The 2026 Sonata splits into two distinct powertrain paths. Gas trims range from the 191-hp SE and SEL Sport (FWD or AWD) to the 290-hp N Line with its turbo four and 8-speed wet dual-clutch. Hybrid variants—Blue, SEL, and Limited—share a 192-hp gas/electric setup and 6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic.

Efficiency separates the lineup sharply: the Blue hybrid hits 51 mpg combined, versus 32 mpg for the base SE and 27 mpg for the N Line or AWD SEL Sport. All seven configurations share 15.6 cu ft of cargo space and seating for five, with MSRPs spanning $27,450 to $38,250.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Blue hybrid trim leads the lineup in fuel economy
  • N Line's turbo I-4 and dual-clutch trans add real punch
  • Hybrid available across SEL, Limited, and Blue trims

Lows

  • Hybrid uses an older 6-speed automatic, not a modern CVT/DCT
  • AWD only offered on gas SEL Sport, never paired with hybrid
  • N Line's turbo engine trades efficiency for the power gain

Bottom line

The 2026 Sonata splits its appeal between the Blue hybrid's exceptional efficiency and the N Line's turbocharged performance, but shoppers wanting both AWD and hybrid power will have to pick one or the other.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Blue hybrid trim leads the lineup at 47 mpg city/56 mpg highway/51 mpg combined. The standard gasoline SE returns 28/38/32 mpg, so choosing the hybrid roughly adds 19 mpg combined over the base engine.

Every 2026 Sonata configuration, gas or hybrid, carries the same 15.6 cu ft trunk volume, so cargo capacity isn't a factor in choosing between trims or powertrains.

Yes, but only on the SEL Sport AWD trim with the 191-hp 2.5L four-cylinder; every other configuration, including all hybrid trims, is front-wheel drive only.

Like the Camry and Accord, the Sonata offers both gasoline and hybrid powertrains, and its hybrid Blue trim's 51 mpg combined rating is competitive with that class; the Sonata's platform-mate K5 shares its turbocharged N Line-style performance option, which the Camry, Accord, and Altima don't match with a 290-hp/311 lb-ft turbo four.

The base gas engine (SE, SEL Sport trims) is a naturally aspirated 2.5L I-4 making 191 hp and 181 lb-ft paired with an 8-speed automatic; the hybrid (SEL, Limited, Blue) uses a gas/electric I-4 producing 192 hp and 139 lb-ft through a 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC.

Pricing spans $27,450 for the SE up to $38,250 for the Limited hybrid; the hybrid Blue trim starts at $29,200, just $1,750 above the base gas SE, making it a comparatively small premium for the mpg gain.
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