N Line FWD
What the N Line adds over the SE (+$8,600)
| Spec | SE | N Line |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 345.4 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3232 lbs | 3534 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3232 lbs | 3534 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4453 lbs | 4663 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,450 | $36,050 |
| Tire size | 205/65 R16 | 245/40 R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 | 4.077(1,2,5,6,R) 2.944(3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission type | automatic | 8-speed N Wet Dual Clutch |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 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, 19 x 8.0J Aluminum Alloy N Unique wheels w/ 245/40 R19 tires, 8-speed N Wet Dual Clutch Transmission, 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar, Acoustic film front door glass, Aluminum Gas & Brake Pedals, Antenna - Diversity (navigation + premium audio, if equipped), Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders, Door Handles - Bodycolor/Black, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Custom, Sport & Sport+) - N Line specific, 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, H-Tex™ Bolsters w/ Microfiber suede-like inserts, Heated Front Seats (3 levels), Heated side mirrors, Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium, Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Interior Door Handles - Body Color/Black, LED interior lighting including ambient lighting, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Motor-Driven Power Steering - Rack-mounted (R-MDPS), N unique sport seats, Natural Language Voice Recognition, Navigation System - High-resolution 12.3-inch touch-screen display with HERE HD Traffic and Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Power Windows - Passenger Auto Up/Down, Rear Exhaust - Twin Tip Dual, Rear Seat Adjustable headrests, Rear Spoiler, Shift-By-Wire (Column Mounted), Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 290 hp @ 5800 / 311 lb.-ft. @ 1650-4000, Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Sunroof (Glass) Panoramic, Wi-Fi hotspot, Window Surround / DLO Molding - Glossy Black, Wireless Device Charging
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345.4 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 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 | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 290 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 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) | $36,050 |
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 | 245/40 R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.077(1,2,5,6,R) 2.944(3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed N Wet Dual Clutch |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3534 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3534 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4663 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 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)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning
- Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
- Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1)
- Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4)
- Highway Driving Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Rearview Monitor
- Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- 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 Occupant Alert (Door logic Type)
- 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
Infotainment17 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
- 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
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium
- Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start
- 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1)
- 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)
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
- 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar
- Heated Front Seats (3 levels)
- 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
- H-Tex™ Bolsters w/ Microfiber suede-like inserts
- N unique sport seats
- Rear Seat Adjustable headrests
- Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders
Interior24 std · 1 opt
- Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Aluminum Gas & Brake Pedals
- 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/Black
- LED interior lighting including ambient lighting
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Liquid Chrome Interior Accents
- 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)
- 19 x 8.0J Aluminum Alloy N Unique wheels w/ 245/40 R19 tires
- Acoustic film front door glass
- Acoustic film windshield
- Door Handles - Bodycolor/Black
- 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)
- Rear Exhaust - Twin Tip Dual
- Solar Control Glass
- Sport Front Bumper Fascia
- Sport Rear Diffuser
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Window Surround / DLO Molding - Glossy Black
- Automatic Light Control
- Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer
- Rear Spoiler
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 8-speed N Wet Dual Clutch Transmission
- Drive Mode Select
- Drive Mode Select (Normal, Custom, Sport & Sport+) - N Line specific
- Shift-By-Wire (Column Mounted)
- Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 290 hp @ 5800 / 311 lb.-ft. @ 1650-4000
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 - Rack-mounted (R-MDPS)
- 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 N Line
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The manufacturer lists $36,050 for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line. That is $8,600 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 N Line add over the SE?
Against the SE, 40 features become standard that the SE does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.