The 2025 Hyundai SONATA is a standout in the midsize sedan market. It has diverse trims, including the budget-conscious SE and the eco-friendly Limited Hybrid. It competes favorably against other popular family sedans with a sharp look, advanced tech, and fuel-efficient features. Our team at Huffines Hyundai Plano compiled this comprehensive guide to the 2025 Hyundai SONATA trims and features to help you find the version that best fits your driving needs and lifestyle.
SE: The Value-Packed Entry-Level Trim
With its good balance of features, price, and performance, the base 2025 SONATA SE trim offers great value for money. The sedan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque — more than enough zip for daily driving. Front-wheel drive is standard, and the eight-speed automatic transmission ensures seamless gear changes and smooth power delivery, whether you're negotiating city traffic or heading out of town on a weekend getaway.
Modern features include LED headlights and daytime running lights. The SE has a 12.3-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Hyundai equips all SONATA models with SmartSense, which incorporates forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection and many other advanced safety technologies. With a starting MSRP of $26,900, the 2025 SONATA SE is an affordable midsize sedan.
SEL: Balanced Performance
The SEL trim includes significant upgrades. It swaps out the SE's 16-inch wheels for sharp-looking 17-inch alloys and elevates comfort with heated front seats, an eight-way power driver's seat, and dual automatic temperature control. While it features the same engine as the base model, this is the only 2025 SONATA with optional all-wheel drive, offering improved versatility in Plano's varied and often challenging driving conditions.
At a starting MSRP of $28,000, the 2025 SONATA SEL provides the optimum balance between nice-to-haves and value for money. If you want an efficient vehicle with added creature comforts and Hyundai's intelligent HTRAC all-wheel-drive system option, this is the trim for you.
SEL Convenience: The Feature-Rich Midlevel Option
The SONATA SEL Convenience brings added luxury. Upscale features on this model include a panoramic sunroof that floods the cabin with natural light and wireless device charging. If you're a tech lover, you'll appreciate the 12.3-inch LCD cluster, which displays essential information directly in front of you.
Built-in navigation and dynamic voice recognition make finding your way around Plano easy, and the Hyundai Digital Key allows you to lock, unlock, and start your SONATA using your smartphone. The SEL Convenience's 18-inch wheels enhance the sedan's appearance and improve handling, comfort, and steering response. This trim hits the mark if you want the latest tech without paying luxury car prices.
SEL Hybrid: Efficiency and Advanced Features
The SONATA SEL Hybrid effectively combines incredible fuel economy with plenty of comfort and convenience features. It pairs a 2.0-liter gas engine with an electric motor to make a combined 192 horsepower and earns an estimated 44 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway.
This trim is an attractive option if you're looking to avoid high gas prices and extend the distance between fuel stops. The SEL Hybrid effortlessly switches between electric and gas power, ensuring a smooth ride every time you get behind the wheel.
N Line: The Sport-Inspired Option
For a family sedan that's fun to drive, consider the 2025 Hyundai SONATA N Line. Its 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine is among the most powerful in the midsize sedan segment. It pumps out a remarkable 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. With this powertrain, the N Line boasts a 0-to-60 mph sprint time of around 5.4 seconds.
The N Line isn't just about straight-line speed. Its sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels improve stability and cornering performance, and Hyundai's N unique sport seats provide added support during spirited driving. Trim-exclusive interior styling elements set the N Line apart, and it offers an array of advanced features, including a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system that delivers crystal-clear sound throughout the cabin.
Limited Hybrid: The Premium Hybrid Experience
With a starting MSRP of $37,700, the Limited Hybrid is the flagship model in the 2025 SONATA lineup, blending excellent fuel economy with luxury amenities. It shares the SEL Hybrid's efficient powertrain, offering the same impressive range and performance.
Premium interior features abound, such as leather seating surfaces, ventilated front seats to help manage the Texas heat, a panoramic sunroof, and customizable 64-color ambient lighting. Tech upgrades include a head-up display, a 360-degree camera system, and remote smart parking assist.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Hyundai packs every 2025 SONATA trim level with cutting-edge technologies to ensure optimum passenger protection. Standard features provided include Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go to help maintain following distance, blind-spot collision warning for safe lane changes, and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, which is particularly useful when backing out of tight parking spaces.
Thanks to its comprehensive safety and driver-assistance features, the 2025 SONATA received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and a perfect five-star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Impressive Features and Technology
The 2025 SONATA outshines competitors with its advanced tech. A standout feature is the sedan's large, single-glass panel spanning two-thirds of the dash, housing dual 12.3-inch screens — one for driver info and another for media and climate controls.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard for seamless smartphone connectivity, and wireless power in the higher trims allows you to charge your devices without the hassle of cables. The Hyundai Digital Key is ideal when you want to travel light or jog without a bulky fob.
Discover the 2025 SONATA at Huffines Hyundai Plano Today
The 2025 Hyundai SONATA distinguishes itself in the competitive midsize sedan market. With its unique style, outstanding affordability, and fuel-efficient powertrain, this family-friendly vehicle is perfect if you're an environmentally conscious buyer seeking a comfortable, technologically advanced, and safe option. This latest model earned fourth spot on the Car and Driver Editor's Choice list for 2025, and Kelley Blue Book reviews show a solid reliability rating of four out of five stars. Contact us or visit our Huffines Hyundai Plano dealership to schedule a test-drive and find your ideal 2025 SONATA model.
