HEV Limited FWD
What the HEV Limited adds over the SE (+$10,800)
| Spec | SE | HEV Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3232 lbs | 3687 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3232 lbs | 3687 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4453 lbs | 4575 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 44 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 47 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 51 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,450 | $38,250 |
| Tire size | 205/65 R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3-inch HD touch screen Navigation System with Bose® premium audio w/ 12 speakers, with HD Radio, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration, rear view camera and Dynamic Voice Recognition - Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, 17 x 7.0J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 215/55 R17 tires, 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid (1,999 cc) - 150 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 139 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 + Electric Motor 51 HP - Combined 192 hp, 6-speed electronic automatic, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode (paddle shifters operate brake regen mode selection), 6-way power passenger seat, 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar, Acoustic film front door glass, Antenna - Diversity (navigation + premium audio, if equipped), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders, Color Head Up Display, Dual Automatic Climate Control (w/ Auto Defog), Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Fender Mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators, Floor console-mounted rear seat vents (2nd row), Front Map Lights - LED, Full Power Trunk, Heated Front Seats (3 levels), Heated side mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium, Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver's seat / side mirrors, Interior Door Handles - Body Color / Satin Chrome (Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium), LED interior lighting including ambient lighting, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Leatherette-wrapped dashboard, Natural Language Voice Recognition, Navigation System - High-resolution 12.3-inch touch-screen display with HERE HD Traffic and Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F), Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R), Park Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (PCA-R), Power Windows - Passenger Auto Up/Down, Rain sensing wipers, Rear Bumper Parking Sensors, Rear Seat Adjustable headrests
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 | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 120 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Blue Link |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 193.3 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 192 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 44 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 47 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 51 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,250 |
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) | 17.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3687 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3687 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4575 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning
- Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
- Surround View Monitor
- Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1)
- Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4)
- Highway Driving Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (PCA-R)
- Rearview Monitor
- Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F)
- Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R)
- Park Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S)
- Safe Exit Warning
- Advanced Airbag - 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 High Beam Assist
- Driver's Knee airbag (1)
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Energy-absorbing Steering Column
- Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters
- Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
- LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors
- Rear Bumper Parking Sensors
- Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- 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
Infotainment18 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch HD touch screen Navigation System with Bose® premium audio w/ 12 speakers, with HD Radio, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration, rear view camera and Dynamic Voice Recognition - Includes Wi-fi hotspot
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Bluetooth Phone Controls
- Antenna - Diversity (navigation + premium audio, if equipped)
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless)
- Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek)
- Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1)
- Blue Link Gen 2
- Color Head Up Display
- HD Radio Technology with multicasting
- Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment)
- Natural Language Voice Recognition
- Navigation System - High-resolution 12.3-inch touch-screen display with HERE HD Traffic and Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment)
- Over-The-Air Updates
- Rear USB charge port (X2)
- SiriusXM Sat Radio
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Wireless Device Charging
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium
- Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start
- 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1)
- Full Power Trunk
- Hands-free Smart Trunk
- Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user)
- Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows - Passenger Auto Up/Down
- Remote Releases - Fuel Filler Door
- Remote Releases - Hood
- Remote Releases - Trunk
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Cabin Air Filter
- Dual Automatic Climate Control (w/ Auto Defog)
- Floor console-mounted rear seat vents (2nd row)
Seating9 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
- 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar
- Heated Front Seats (3 levels)
- Ventilated Front Seats (3 levels)
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver's seat / side mirrors
- 6-way power passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
- Rear Seat Adjustable headrests
- Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders
Interior26 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Assist Grips (4)
- Central Dome Light (door activated option)
- Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest)
- Door Armrest - Integrated
- Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders
- Door panel bottle holders (4)
- Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box
- Front Map Lights - LED
- Glove Compartment
- Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light
- Interior Door Handles - Body Color / Satin Chrome (Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium)
- LED interior lighting including ambient lighting
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Leatherette-wrapped dashboard
- Liquid Chrome Interior Accents
- Rear sunshades; Manual
- Seatback Pockets (passenger side)
- Steering Wheel - Cruise Controls
- Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Trunk Lid Liner
- Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather (PIO) optional
- Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & extensions
- Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic
- Full Cut-pile Carpeting
Exterior20 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof (Glass) Panoramic
- LED Headlights (Projector-Type)
- 17 x 7.0J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 215/55 R17 tires
- Acoustic film front door glass
- Acoustic film windshield
- Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome
- Fender Mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Front Windshield wiper - variable intermittent, speed sensitive
- Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels
- Heated side mirrors
- LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only)
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear Exhaust - Hidden
- Solar Control Glass
- Sport Front Bumper Fascia
- Sport Rear Diffuser
- Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome
- Automatic Light Control
- Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer
- Rear Spoiler
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid (1,999 cc) - 150 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 139 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 + Electric Motor 51 HP - Combined 192 hp
- 6-speed electronic automatic, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode (paddle shifters operate brake regen mode selection)
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Front Ventilated disc brakes 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 13.6" (N Line)
- MacPherson Strut front suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber
- Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted
- Multi-link rear suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber
- Rear Solid disc brakes 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 12.8" (N Line)
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Common questions about the HEV Limited
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata HEV Limited?
The manufacturer lists $38,250 for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata HEV Limited. That is $10,800 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Sonata HEV Limited add over the SE?
Against the SE, 49 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.