The Sonata N Line is Hyundai's properly fast mid-size sedan, offered in Australia in a single N Line trim. The styling is the divisive part; the powertrain is the interesting part — a 2.5 L turbo four making more power than most rivals' V6s.

What you are buying

A 2.5 L turbo petrol four making 213 kW and 422 Nm, paired with an eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic, driving the front wheels. The N Line spec adds the sport seats, the larger touchscreen, the bespoke styling pack, and the upgraded driver assistance.

Cartell Assessment

The Sonata N Line is the sleeper sedan for the buyer who wants V6-grunt performance and is fine with the styling polarisation. It is one of very few cars on sale that punches at this output for under $60k.

The spec sheet

Power
213 kW
Torque
422 Nm
Drive
FWD, 8-speed DCT
Fuel
8.1 L/100 km (combined)
Seats
5
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Safety
ANCAP 5-star

Trim levels & pricing

TrimPriceWhat you get
Sonata N Linefrom $55,500 drive-away (2021, verify)Sole AU spec, 2.5 L turbo, 8-speed DCT

Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.

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CarTell Verdict
Strongly recommended. A few minor flaws.