SEL Plus FWD
What the SEL Plus adds over the SE (+$6,950)
| Spec | SE | SEL Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3120 lbs | 3230 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3120 lbs | 3230 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 15.9 gal |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 37.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,500 | $31,450 |
| Tire size | 205/65R16 | 245/40R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25-inch Color touchscreen Navigation System with Bose premium audio 12 speakers HD Radio SiriusXM Blue Link smartphone integration rearview camera, 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster display, 4-way Power Front Passenger seat, 6-way adjustable front Passenger's Seat, 8-way Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar, Acoustic film front door glass, Adjustable Outboard Head Restraints, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) & Lane Change Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) & Lane Change Assist, Blue Link Connected Car System, Blue Link Gen 2, Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders, Dinamica microfiber seat inserts, Door Handles Interior - Body Color / Satin Chrome (NFC), Dual Fully Automatic Climate Control with outside temperature display, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear seat vents, Front interior lighting - LED, Full LED Rear Combi (+ Turn Signal / Brake LED), Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels, Grille - Gloss Black Mesh, HERE HD Traffic, Hands-free Smart Trunk, Heated Front Seats (adjustable), Heated outside mirrors, Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key, Keys - +1 Key Card for NFC, Liquid Chrome Interior Accents, Navigation System - High-resolution 10.25-inch touch-screen display, Pedals - Aluminum Gas & Brake, Power Windows - Passenger Auto Up/Down, Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start, Rear USB charge port, Rearview Mirror - Electrochromic Auto-dimming, Safe Exit Warning, Side Mirror Mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Solar Roof (Glass), Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Use T125/80D16
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic (Button) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 120.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Blue Link |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 192.9 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,450 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/40R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3230 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3230 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4354 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety41 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian Detection
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop
- Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1)
- Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4)
- Highway Driving Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
- Rearview Monitor
- Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Warning
- 5-MPH Bumpers
- Advanced Airbags - Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic
- Automatic Defogger
- Automatic High Beam Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) & Lane Change Assist
- Bodyside Reinforcements
- Brake Assist
- Driver Seatbelt - 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
- Driver's Knee (1)
- Emergency Internal Trunk Release (Bright Yellow)
- Energy-absorbing Steering Column
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters
- Front and rear Crumple Zones
- Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
- Hood Buckling Creases and Safety Stops
- LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Passenger Seatbelt - 3-point Convertible Locking Retractor (CLR)
- Power Window Lock-out Button
- Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type)
- Rear Seatbelts - 3-point Convertible Locking Retractor (CLR)
- Rear seat low-profile head restraints (rear, center, left)
- Shift Interlock System
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) w/ Traction Control System (TCS)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ individual tire indicator
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Bluetooth Phone Controls
- 10.25-inch Color touchscreen Navigation System with Bose premium audio 12 speakers HD Radio SiriusXM Blue Link smartphone integration rearview camera
- Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek)
- Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1)
- Blue Link Connected Car System
- Blue Link Gen 2
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- HD Radio Technology with multicasting
- HERE HD Traffic
- Navigation System - High-resolution 10.25-inch touch-screen display
- Rear USB charge port
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio
- Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Wireless Device Charging
Convenience12 std · 0 opt
- Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start
- 12-volt Outlet Front Console (1)
- Hands-free Smart Trunk
- Keys - +1 Key Card for NFC
- Keys - 2 Standard
- Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user)
- Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows - Passenger Auto Up/Down
- Remote Keyless Entry System with Alarm/Panic
- Remote Release - Fuel Filler Door
- Remote Release - Hood
- Remote Release - Trunk
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Cabin Air Filter
- Dual Fully Automatic Climate Control with outside temperature display
- Floor console-mounted rear seat vents
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
- 8-way Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar
- Heated Front Seats (adjustable)
- 4-way Power Front Passenger seat
- 6-way adjustable front Passenger's Seat
- Adjustable Outboard Head Restraints
- Dinamica microfiber seat inserts
- Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders
Interior30 std · 1 opt
- Rearview Mirror - Electrochromic Auto-dimming
- 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster display
- Adjustable Illumination Level (instrument panel)
- Assist Grips (4)
- Central Dome Light (door activated option)
- Cruise Controls on steering wheel
- Cupholders
- Door Armrest - Integrated
- Door Handles Interior - Body Color
- Door Handles Interior - Body Color / Satin Chrome (NFC)
- Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders
- Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic
- Door panel bottle holders (4)
- Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box
- Front interior lighting - LED
- Glove Compartment - Locking with damper
- Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light
- Illuminated Ignition Key Cylinder Surround
- Liquid Chrome Interior Accents
- Parking Brake - Electronic (Button)
- Pedals - Aluminum Gas & Brake
- Roof Trim - Cloth
- Seatback Pockets (passenger side)
- Shift Control - Shift-by-wire button control
- Steering Wheel - Leather wrapped
- Trunk Lid Liner
- Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & extensions
- Tilt & Telescopic steering column
- Trip Odometer
- Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather optional
- Floor Covering - Full Cut-pile Carpeting
Exterior22 std · 0 opt
- Folding Mirrors - Dual Power
- Acoustic film front door glass
- Acoustic windshield
- Chrome Window Surround Moldings
- DRLs - LED type
- Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome
- Front Windshield variable intermittent speed sensitive wipers
- Full LED Rear Combi (+ Turn Signal / Brake LED)
- Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels
- Glossy Chrome DLO trim
- Grille - Gloss Black Mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- Rear Exhaust - Chrome-tipped Single/Hidden
- Side Mirror Mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Solar Control Glass
- Solar Roof (Glass)
- Sport Front Bumper Fascia
- Sport Rear Diffuser
- Sunroof (Glass) - Panoramic
- Automatic Light Control
- Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer
- Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Use T125/80D16
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Drive Configuration - FWD
- Drive Mode Select
- Shift Control - Shift-by-wire button control
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Sonata. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SEL Plus
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus?
The manufacturer lists $31,450 for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus. That is $6,950 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus add over the SE?
Against the SE, 46 features become standard that the SE does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.