Hyundai Sonata 2026 Overview
The Hyundai Sonata is Hyundai Nishat’s locally assembled D-segment sedan. Two grades sit on the 2026 list: the naturally aspirated 2.5 and the facelifted N Line 2.5 Turbo, from PKR 11,545,000 to PKR 16,521,000 (PKR 1.15 – 1.65 crore) ex-factory. Freight, taxes, and registration sit on top. Listed delivery is about 1 week. Pay orders go to Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited.
This is a larger, more powerful sedan than the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Elantra is the compact hybrid at PKR 1.08 crore. Sonata is the long-wheelbase petrol executive with a 2.5-litre four and, on N Line, a turbo and an 8-speed DCT.
Hyundai Sonata exterior
The 2.5 is a long, low sedan: 4900 × 1860 × 1445 mm on a 2840 mm wheelbase, 155 mm clearance, 1415 kg, and a 510-litre boot. It wears tetra LED lamps, gradient hidden-light DRLs, a panoramic sunroof, and 18-inch alloys (235/45 R18).
N Line is the sport face: 4910 mm long, 135 mm clearance, 1675 kg, and a 480-litre boot. Horizon LED lamps, N Line bumpers, a glossy-black grille, 19-inch alloys (245/40 R19), and quad exhaust finishers. N Line colours include Fiery Red, Magnetic Force, and Rain Forest.
Hyundai Sonata interior
Both are five-seaters with leather, an 8-way powered driver seat, dual-zone climate, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, and a powered tailgate. N Line adds suede and Nappa trim, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
Hyundai Sonata infotainment
The 2.5 keeps an 8-inch screen and a 12.3-inch cluster. N Line is the cabin that feels current: a 12.3-inch panoramic curved display, a 10-inch HUD, and 12-speaker Bose audio. Wireless charging is on both.
Hyundai Sonata powertrain
The 2.5 uses a 2497 cc Smartstream MPi inline-four, FWD, and a 6-speed automatic with shift-by-wire. Output is 180 HP @ 6200 rpm and 232 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Drive modes are Smart, Sport, Eco, Custom, and Comfort. Euro 2.
N Line switches to a 2.5 T-GDi turbo, 290 HP @ 5800 rpm and 422 Nm @ 4000 rpm, an 8-speed wet DCT, and Euro 5. Drive modes are Eco, Normal, Sport, and My Drive (Smart & Sport+). Top speed is listed at 250 km/h. Both are petrol FWD with a 60-litre tank.
Hyundai Sonata variants
- 2.5 — PKR 11,545,000, 180 HP MPi, 6-speed automatic, 18-inch alloys, 6 airbags, booking PKR 2,000,000
- N Line 2.5 Turbo — PKR 16,521,000, 290 HP T-GDi, 8-speed wet DCT, 19-inch alloys, SmartSense, booking PKR 2,500,000
Hyundai Sonata safety
Shared kit includes six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, ESC, traction control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX, and a rear camera. The 2.5 adds front and rear parking sensors and a rear occupant alert. N Line adds SmartSense: forward collision-avoidance, smart cruise with stop-and-go, lane keep / follow, blind-spot collision-avoidance, rear cross-traffic assist, safe exit assist, surround view, and TPMS.
Hyundai Sonata mileage
Claimed fuel average is 9–13 km/l (about 9 km/l city, 13 km/l highway) on both grades. That is far thirstier than the Elantra Hybrid’s 22–24 km/l.
Sedan alternatives
Same-brand compact hybrid: Hyundai Elantra. Volume Japanese sedan: Toyota Corolla. Honda executive sedan: Honda Civic. Honda compact sedan: Honda City.