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About the Hyundai Sonata
Last updated Sep 21, 2025The new Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $50,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the N-line variant and topping out at $50,990 for the N-line.
There is 1 variant of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
The Hyundai Sonata is only available with an null motor that produces 213kW and 422Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Sonata is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
131.24 kW/t
70.53 kW/t
261.18 kW/t
Boot Space
510 litres
273 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
743 km
556 km
1,190 km
Price
$50,990
$27,690
$288,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,055 kg
1,820 kg
2,415 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 mm
100 mm
160 mm
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2021 Hyundai Sonata Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $50,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Hyundai Sonata Specs
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2021 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Hyundai Sonata | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Hyundai Sonata FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line that starts from $50,990.
The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line that starts from $50,990.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is offered by the N-Line which can tow 1400 kg
The largest Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line which measures 1860mm wide, 4900mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line which has 213kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the N-Line which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.
