2026 Hyundai Sonata
2026 Hyundai Sonata — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SEL
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Overview
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD; 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR N/A FWD.
- Listed for 2026 in NHTSA vPIC
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 51 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
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Trim
2026 at a glance
Horsepower
191 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
Mechanical
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
Dimensions & capacity
- Seating
- 5
Efficiency
- City MPG
- 47
- Highway MPG
- 56
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Safety ratings
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 192 | — | — | 47 | FWD |