In March 2024, it is not only the Xiaomi SU7 that has caused a sensation in the car market, but also a veteran from a joint venture brand, which is the new generation of Hyundai Sonata. With the intensification of competition in the auto market, Beijing Hyundai has also joined the ranks of the price war, lowering the guide price of the new Sonata to 139,800 yuan, which is undoubtedly good news for consumers. The all-new Sonata has attracted the attention of many consumers with its stylish appearance, rich configuration and high cost performance. So, in the face of the 6 new Sonata models on sale, how should we choose the right model for ourselves? Let's analyze it together.
An overview of the new Sonata
From the outside, the all-new Sonata adopts the brand's latest family-oriented design language, with sleek lines and a sense of power. At the same time, the use of the front headlight group further enhances the recognition of the vehicle. At the same time, the new car is equipped with more chrome trim to highlight its luxurious feel. For younger consumers with a bold look and a lot of personality, the new Sonata is an unmissable choice.
Let's take a look at the interior. The all-new Sonata has a sleek and minimalist design style, giving it a spacious and bright feel. The seats are wrapped in comfortable materials, which can bring good riding comfort to the passengers. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a 12.3-inch central control screen and intelligent interconnection functions, making the driving and riding experience more convenient.
In addition to the exterior and interior, the all-new generation Hyundai Sonata has also been upgraded in terms of power. At present, the main force in the market is still 1.5T and 2.0T two types of pure fuel power models, the maximum power of the 1.5T version remains unchanged, still 170 horsepower, and the maximum power of the 2.0T version is upgraded from 240 horsepower to 250 horsepower, the two sets of powertrains are matched with Hyundai's self-developed Paiwotai 8AT gearbox, and the quality and reliability are better than those of CVT and DCT gearboxes.
The guide price of the 2024 1.5T Air is 139,800 yuan
Let's get straight to the point, as a key model that lowers the price threshold of new cars, the overall configuration performance of the 1.5T Air is not shabby. In terms of safety equipment, the model is equipped with road traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, active braking, lane keeping assist, main and auxiliary airbags, front side airbags, side air curtains, tire pressure display, front car departure reminder, reversing camera, single sunroof, leather steering wheel with shift function, inductive rear tailgate, front keyless entry, imitation leather seats, 12.3-inch center control screen, CarLife/CarPlay, OTA upgrade, app store, 6-speaker audio, LED headlights, exterior mirrors, automatic folding of car locking, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, etc. According to this price point, if you don't care much about power performance, then I think the entry model is the most recommended model, the configuration meets the daily use of no problem, and the active and passive safety configuration is complete, the only missing rear parking radar can be installed outside, the cost is not high.
The guide price of the 2024 1.5T Pro is 149,800 yuan
Look at the next one,1.5T Pro version is based on the configuration of the Air version,Increase front and rear parking radar、Automatic lane change assistance、Automatic ramp out (in),12.3Inch full LCD instrument、Mobile phone wireless charging、Front seat electric adjustment/heating、GPS navigation、Voice recognition control、64Color atmosphere lights and other functions,At the same time, the budget is increased by 10,000 yuan,The overall configuration performance is equally balanced,Worthy of pricing,More suitable for those who have sufficient budget and convenient travel needs for assisted driving functions。
The guide price of the 2024 1.5T Max is 162,800 yuan
Looking up, the budget is increased to 162,800 yuan, which can be exchanged for functions such as opening the panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, 18-inch wheels, parallel assist, DOW door opening warning, and reversing side warning. As far as the practicality of these configurations is concerned, there are some, but in daily use scenarios, I personally feel that it is not as practical as the configuration of the Air and Pro versions.
The guide price of the 2024 2.0T N Line Air is 163,800 yuan
In contrast, if you have the idea of buying a 1.5T Max, I personally recommend going all at once and choosing the 2.0T N Line Air version. Why did you skip the 1.5T Max version? Because compared to the 1.5T model, the 2.0T model is not only equipped with a more powerful 2.0T powertrain, but also has a sportier exterior package and interior combination.
In addition, although the 2.0T N Line Air is 01,000 yuan more expensive than the 1.5T Max, it has front and rear parking radar, automatic lane change assist, automatic ramp exit (entry), openable panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch LCD instrument, mobile phone wireless charging, front seat heating, leather/suede seats, Functions such as voice recognition control can be not bad at all, and at the same time, in order to reduce the engine noise caused by stronger engine performance, the 2.0T version, including the AIr version, has added multi-layer soundproof glass in the front row, although it lacks the electric rear tailgate, steering wheel heating, parallel assistance and other functions, but for people who really care about cost performance and practicality, it can be said that it is painless.
The guide price of the 2024 2.0T N Line Pro is 173,800 yuan
For another 10,000 yuan, you can upgrade from the 2.0T N Line Air to the Pro version. The main added configurations include 360-degree panoramic image, steering wheel heating, electric rear tailgate, remote-controlled mobile vehicle, second-row seat heating, fingerprint recognition and other functions, which have certain practical value for people who care about comfort configuration, and in terms of cost performance alone, it is not as high as the 2.0T entry model.
The guide price of the 2024 2.0T N Line Max is 186,800 yuan
As for the top model 2.0T N Line Max, the price of this car is directly up to 186,800 yuan, which is undoubtedly more cost-effective compared with Volkswagen Passat and Toyota Camry. But compared with itself, the cost performance is not outstanding, nearly 190,000 prices in exchange for rear collision warning, parallel assist, reversing side warning, main driver's waist adjustment, front seat ventilation, exterior mirror reversing automatic downturn, interior mirror automatic anti-glare and other configurations, richer active safety configuration for travel comfort and safety has a certain improvement, but at this stage, the level of intelligent assisted driving of major manufacturers is still at the L2 level, so this is not a very noteworthy selling point.
Overall, the new generation Hyundai Sonata has two models worth recommending, namely the 1.5T Air and the 2.0T N Line Air, and when choosing a new car, you should also be clear about your needs and budget. If you are looking for a cost-effective ratio, you can consider the 1.5T Air, and if you have high requirements for power and configuration, you can consider the 2.0T N Line Air. At the same time, it is recommended that you can go to the store for a test drive before buying a car to experience the driving feeling and comfort of the vehicle first-hand, so as to make a more informed choice.