Hyundai is one of the most popular car brands in Nigeria, and the Hyundai Sonata is one of its best cars. The Hyundai Sonata has a sleek design and offers a lot of amazing features. While its driving experience may not be the most dynamic amongst cars in its category, its spacious interior and excellent value make it an attractive option in the midsize sedan segment.
The 2025 model of the sonata just recently hit the market, and here’s all you need to know about it.
Overview of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata
The 2025 Sonata is a midsize sedan available in four trims: SEL, N Line, SEL Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid. Hyundai did a lot of updating in the 2024 Sonata last year. No changes were made to the 2025 Hyundai Sonata from the 2024 Hyundai Sonata.
Engine, transmission, and performance
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has the same engine options as the 2024 model. There’s a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower, and you can choose between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. For a more powerful option, there’s a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with 290 hp, available with front-wheel drive. The Sonata Hybrid will have a combination of a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and an electric motor, making a total of 192 hp, with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai keeps its regular automatic transmission instead of using the more common continuously variable automatic transmissions (CVTs) for the 2025 model of the Sonata.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Hyundai Sonata has different fuel efficiency depending on the type. The hybrid version can go up to 44 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 51 mpg on the highway. But regular Sonatas with front-wheel drive get up to 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. If you choose the all-wheel drive option, the highway mpg drops slightly to 34. Turbocharged 2.5-litre Sonatas have an estimated 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Exterior
Since it’s a carryover model, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is likely to keep the same exterior design as the current model. This means it will maintain its bold and daring look, with an angular front fascia featuring a thin light bar across the hood width and large rectangular air vents. The back will continue to have T-shaped taillights connected by a horizontal bar, a built-in rear spoiler, and angular lines on the bumper.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata keeps its interior design largely unchanged from the previous models. It features two large screens integrated into one unit, a tiered dashboard, wide air vents, physical controls on the centre console, and a three-prong steering wheel, giving it a premium feel compared to competitors. Comfort is improved with the gear selector moved to the steering column, creating more storage and cupholder space. The centre armrest now has an extra palm rest for added relaxation, while the updated materials expand across the dashboard and into the rear-passenger space, making the Sonata look like an even better bargain than it was before.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Infotainment and connectivity
The infotainment includes a big dashboard display with two 12.3-inch screens—one for the driver and the other for controlling infotainment. It also has a standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with wireless smartphone charging. Plus, you can opt for a Bose stereo system with 12 speakers.
2025 Hyundai Sonata Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Hyundai’s SmartSense package of driver-assistance features is standard and has features like automatic high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, and a driver-attention warning that senses tired or distracted drivers. The Sonata’s top-level limited trim can even pull in and out of a parking space while you wait for it from outside. It has other safety features which include standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Price of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata in Nigeria
The price of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is estimated to be around $28,700, which is about ₦42 million in Nigeria. But with the cost of importing and clearing the car, the price of getting this car in Nigeria should be about ₦55 million.
