2020 Hyundai Sonata Trim Levels

Drivers all over the Hamburg and Allentown, PA, areas know that choosing the right trim level for their 2020 Hyundai Sonata can make all the difference in their Reading-area commutes. That’s why the team at Freedom Hyundai put together this review of the Sonata trim levels for drivers like you who want to choose the configuration that’s the best fit for their lifestyle.

You get four trims to pick from with this Hyundai sedan, so you have plenty of opportunities to customize your ride to your liking. So, let’s dive in and see how these trims compare. When you see the one you like, contact us and schedule your test drive!

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Hyundai Sonata SE: Plenty of Standard Features

First up, we have the Hyundai Sonata SE trim. This base-level configuration packs this sedan full of great standard features, such as:

• 191-horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
• High Beam Assist
• 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display

Yes, the SE trim features the standard 2.5L I-4 engine that produces an impressive 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes paired with a an 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®, which will show up in all the other trim levels as well.

Inside the cabin, you can stay connected via the 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display. On this screen, you can access your favorite apps when you use the Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ feature to integrate your smartphone with your car. Bluetooth® wireless technology comes standard as well.

Of course, we can’t forget about smart safety. This trim level comes prepared with standard collision mitigation technologies, such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Following Assist. The Driver Attention Warning system also helps you maintain focus by providing an alert when your driving seems drowsy or distracted.

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SEL Trim Level of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata: High-Tech Convenience

Next, we have the SEL, which comes with everything you got in the SE along with several other features, including:

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Sport front and rear fascia and Sport twin-tipped exhaust
• Heated side mirrors and front seats
• Hands-free smart trunk with auto open

You’ll also get a few more driver-assistive features with this trim level, including Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. This system alerts you to vehicles in your side blind spots so that you can merge with even more safety and awareness.

Cold-weather comfort becomes the standard, too. Heated side mirrors help melt snow and ice off your sideview mirrors. They also reduce fogging on the mirrors to improve visibility. Meanwhile, heated front seats warm you right up after cleaning snow off your car.

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SEL Plus: Turbocharged Engine Power and Optional Tech

While the SEL trim level delivered on plenty of sportiness and technologies, the SEL Plus manages to give you even more. Take a look at some of the features this trim level adds below:

• 180-horsepower 1.6L turbocharged I-4 engine
• Dinamica® suede and leatherette combination seating surfaces
• Available Tech Package features

In addition to turbocharging your engine, the SEL Plus trim make the Tech Package available. This package comes with Highway Drive Assist. Highway Drive Assist uses lane sensing technologies to keep you centered in your lane while also adjusting your cruise control speed based on the flow of traffic and posted speed limits.

The available Tech Package also includes an infotainment system upgrade. It switches your 8-inch touchscreen display to a 10.25-inch high-resolution touchscreen navigation system. As you can probably tell, this larger screen comes complete with an integrated navigation system that can provide turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

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Limited Trim: The Sonata You Want and More

Finally, we have the Sonata Limited. This trim level comes with everything in the SEL Plus. It also makes everything in the Tech Package standard. So, you get the 10.25-inch touchscreen, the navigation system, and Highway Drive Assist. You also get:

• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist—Rear
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Leather seating surfaces and heated steering wheel
• Ventilated front seats
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers

As you can see, the Limited trim really boosts the technology with parking sensors and driver-assistive features that can help you out when you reach your destination. Remote Smart Parking Assist can even park your car for you.

When you take the wheel, you’ll feel luxurious with the leather seating surfaces while the heated steering wheel can warm your fingers up on a cold winter morning. On the other hand, when the weather turns warmer, take advantage of the ventilated front seats to quickly cool you down.

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