Hyundai Sonata Hybrid DN8
Eighth generation · 2020–present · 8 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, front left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Inspiration DN8 HEV Abyss Black Pearl (12) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 24 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, rear left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai Sonata Inspiration DN8 Navy Interior (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, front left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Inspiration DN8 HEV Abyss Black Pearl (12) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 24 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, rear left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Sonata Inspiration DN8 Navy Interior (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | 2.0L GDI I4 Hybrid | 192 | — | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 47/56 (51) | $29,200 |
| SEL · Sedan | 2.0L GDI I4 Hybrid | 192 | — | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $32,450 |
| Limited · Sedan | 2.0L GDI I4 Hybrid | 192 | — | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $38,250 |
| 2026 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 47/56 (51) | $29,200 |
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $32,450 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $38,250 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $31,000 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $37,450 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $30,800 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 44/51 (47) | $37,200 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 50/54 (52) | $28,450 |
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $31,800 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $36,600 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 50/54 (52) | $27,350 |
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $30,100 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $35,700 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 50/54 (52) | $27,750 |
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $29,900 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $35,300 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| Blue · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 50/54 (52) | $27,750 |
| SEL · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $29,900 |
| Limited · Sedan | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp | 192 | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 45/51 (47) | $35,300 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | ★★★★★ |
| 2026 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2025 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.