2020 Hyundai Sonata review

1. Innovative technology

The 2020 Sonata is chock-full of high-tech features that will make your drive effortless. Taking longer trips? The adaptive cruise control activates quickly and smoothly to make the entire experience more convenient. Cruising over to a friend's house in a busy neighborhood? The blind-spot monitors (standard on the Limited trim) on each side of the car help you navigate the roads. And touchscreen controls paired with textured knobs give you easy access, helping you keep your eyes on the road.

2. Generous trim packages

With four streamlined trim levels, there's a wealth of options available to you. Even with the base SE, standard driver-assist highlights include lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, forward collision warning, and more. One step up to the SEL and you'll get convenience features like heated mirrors and a hands-free trunk opener plus the option to add wireless charging and a rear USB port. And if leather seating, a panoramic sunroof, a premium Bose^® audio system, and other supplementary selections are what you're after, the SEL Plus and Limited trims have plenty to offer.

3. Fresh design details

Redesigned from the chassis up, expressive lines and rich surfaces define the 2020 Sonata. Lowered by 35 mm and widened by 60 mm, the Sonata glides across the road smoothly and with an elegant presence. A chrome streak snakes up the sides of the hood, connecting the headlamp with what Hyundai calls a “dynamic lasso" while boasting sporty tail lamps that were crafted to resemble a segment of an oval racetrack.

4. Streamlined interior

A modern cabin and comfortable seating complement the overall sophistication of this four-door sedan. Digital temperature readouts are large enough to be read clearly but not so large as to be overbearing. Meanwhile, the surfaces of the turn signal and windshield wiper knobs as well as the temperature and audio controls all come textured, which makes them easier to use. And starting at the SEL trim level, an eight-way power driver seat with adjustable lumbar support is also included as standard.

5. Great cargo space with hands-free controls

Hyundai's 2020 Sonata includes a spacious 16-cubic-foot trunk in which you can fit scores of luggage, sports equipment, groceries, and anything else you need while going about your day. Meanwhile, a hands-free smart trunk with auto open is included on the SEL trim level and above to help make loading up all that space a breeze. Inside, you'll also notice the airy lightness of the cabin, a design that was inspired by stealth aircraft; there is space for your passengers to feel comfortable.