The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes loaded with tech and features, has stylish looks and a smooth ride, gets good gas mileage, and gives a lot of value for the money. It’s not the top performer among hybrid cars, but it’s a solid pick for a midsize sedan.
Base Price: $37,450
As Tested: $39,280
Horsepower: 192
Mileage: 44 mpg city/51 mpg highway/47 mpg combined
The Sonata Hybrid was introduced in the U.S. in 2011, along with the regular Sonata, and was Hyundai’s first hybrid to be sold in the U.S. For 2024, the number of trims was cut, and the Sonata Hybrid got some exterior and interior tweaks. There are no major changes for 2025.
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes in two trims: SEL and Limited. Starting prices are $31,000 and $37,450, respectively. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is not available.
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Total output is 192 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic.
Performance isn’t as dynamic as the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid or 2025 Toyota Camry, which now comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. The Sonata Hybrid can feel lackluster at times, especially when you need to accelerate quickly, the steering is quite light, and the transition between gas and electric power can be rough. Plan ahead if you need a quick burst of speed for merging or passing on the highway. On the plus side, the Sonata Hybrid is easy-peasy to drive in the city and the ride is mostly smooth and comfortable with the suspension soaking up all but larger bumps. The Sonata Hybrid also feels composed when cornering. Visibility is good all the way around.
Fuel economy is what you’d expect for a midsize hybrid sedan. EPA ratings are 44 mpg city and 51 mpg highway with a combined rating of 47. I got 46 mpg during my week with a mix of city and highway driving.
The cabin is spacious with an open, airy feel and many upscale touches. Materials look and feel good. Taller adults enjoy good leg- and headroom up front. The second row isn’t as roomy. Average size adults will be fine but taller passengers may feel cramped. A huge touchscreen dominates the dash.
Standard features include proximity keyless entry, push-button start, rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, infotainment system with 12.3-inch touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, HD Radio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, two USB ports in front, two USB charge-only ports in the second row, wireless device charging, a 12-volt power outlet, automatic high-beam headlights, and Hyundai’s Digital Key, which lets you use your smartphone as a key.
Available features include a surround-view camera system, head-up display, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory settings, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, navigation, voice recognition, Hyundai’s BlueLink telematics system, Wi-Fi hot spot, ambient interior lighting and a panoramic sunroof.
Standard driver assistance technologies include forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-following assist, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, driver-attention monitoring, vehicle exit warning, and rear seat alert.
Available driver assistance technologies include a blind-spot view monitor camera (this shows a live feed of your left and right blind spots when the turn signals are engaged), highway driving assist (helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane and maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you), reverse automatic emergency braking, front, side and rear parking sensors, and park assist.
The warranty on the 2025 Sonata Hybrid and all Hyundai products is one of the best with a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which includes coverage for the hybrid battery.
The infotainment system is user-friendly and looks great with its ginormous 12.3-inch touchscreen and sharp graphics. The system responds quickly to touch and voice commands. Some physical controls make it easy to adjust audio and climate settings.
Cargo space is good for a midsize sedan. The Sonata Hybrid has 16 cubic feet in the trunk, and the rear seats split fold 60/40 to provide flexibility in hauling passengers and stuff. The trunk has a wide opening. A hands-free smart trunk lid is standard.
The good:
Stylish looks
Smooth ride
Good fuel economy
Spacious and upscale interior
Loaded with features and tech
User-friendly infotainment system
Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Excellent warranty
The not-so-good:
Some rivals have better performance
Second row not as roomy as some competitors
Pricing info:
My tester starts at $37,450. Serenity White paint is $470. Carpeted floor mats are $210. Delivery fee is $1,150, bringing the grand total to $39,280.
Bottom line:
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a top pick among midsize hybrid sedans. While it doesn’t have the performance chops of some rivals, it does just about everything else right. It comes loaded with features and tech, has a roomy and upscale cabin, a smooth ride, good fuel economy, ample cargo space, and an excellent warranty.
