No matter what Hyundai does, its still a Hyundai, incoming recalls, reliability and safety issues. Also the new 5er look tremendously better than this, the build quality is not even on the same level. Get this so youll save some money but dont think youll get the same car for less money, it will and always be a crappy Korean car.
@@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffuso Ok. Idk I drive a 3 series BMW, which is like ok quality. Nothing too great compared to Mercs. The new BMW 5 series looks like a Asianated Beemer.
After sitting in the Kia Cerato GT, I expect this car to blow me away as well. Styling is 100% improvement IMO and am digging the new Z-esque "modern interpretation of early 90's style" rear end. As you mentioned, if they had a wagon, I'd be ordering one right now.
Fantastic car, heaps of room and luxury. Plenty of safety tech and clarity of screens including cameras is some of the best out there. Drove the 23 model and even wheel spun in 2nd gear in the dry.
Can’t say I was able to generate much wheelspin in the dry without deliberately being hard on the car (as demonstrated in the video) but this one has fresh tyres which also helps.
This feels to me like maybe the first time a manufacturer has taken the design cues from their electric car and built it into their “regular” car. Nicely done
I'm in the market next year and this is at the top of my list. Like you said, I think white is a great color choice for the '24 Sonata N-Line. Shows off the darker elements of the car well. I wish here in the U.S. we got the same level of options that Australians do. No window shades, seat memory, seat ventilation, and I believe no vents for the back seat, either. I can understand why they loaded up the Australian version, though, if you do not have the Limited.
I am from the US as well, and I have a 2021 K5 GT, which has the same engine as this Sonata. Absolutely love it, and would reccomend the new Sonata too!
Yeah, found that interesting. The N Line is the only version in Australia, but they certainly stacked in the features for it in the back seat. Rear vents, 2 x USB c, Side sunshades, rear window auto shade, heated seats.
First review of yours that I saw, you were reviewing 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero in shorts 😅. Have loved your honest reviews ever since. This Sonata is really a sharp looker. They should have brought more variants to Australia. That space saver tyre looks more of a cost saver, coz there is plenty of space to accommodate a full size tyre.
I am in Canada and have no business watching this review because this car won't be sold here for sure, we do get the N line but it will be different in terms of some stuff. But 47 seconds into the video and I love the production value. Subscribed for sure now, although would like to see you guys investing into 4K content. Amazing production value! Keep up the good work!
Excellent review Tom, thankyou. Hyundai continue to kick goals with all their new models and it is clear a lot of thought has been put into this one. A very attractive package.
i live in north america and i have the 2020 sonata SEL plus with the technology package (basically a limited without blindspot cameras and without the limited badge) and i also agree that the newer generation of sonatas are a really great value
Thanks for the review. I actually quite like this car. I remember back in the late 80s, I was driving a Saab 9000 Turbo without ABS. It was slightly raining and the road was wet without I realizing it. Any car at that time that can do 0-100 in less than 8 secs was considered as a quick car. I floored it and it skidded from the left lane to the third lane. I did not know what I had done to rectify the situation and luckily it did not crash. From that time I realized a front wheel drive car with good torque can be quite dangerous especially without much safety tech at the old days. This car really reminds me of that it still costs around the same amount today. Unbelievable. It really makes it attractive.
@blackviolenceHAHA I am in the south continent and can be quite wet. I have no issue on that. From those testing from YT, it seems this car is no good at launching but another league up at rolling start.
Did the upgrade eliminate the ridiculous amount of oil burning in the earlier models? The one that led Hyundai to advise owners to check and top off oil every time they fueled up?
Still driving our Hyundai i45 from 2011 which was what Sonata became during that time before reverting back to Sonata branding in Australia. It has been mechanically excellent, even doing two road trips across the country, and hasn’t missed a beat. This new Sonata would be quite the update, while we think about updating, but don’t really need to… Despite some exterior and tech and entertainment updates, plusher seats, it still looks very familiar. I’d chose the white😍
Have the current model, no complaints. Everyone who rides in it can't believe how little it cost for the level of standard equipment. Power bootlid a necessity because pre facelift model has no grab handle.
Just bought one of these brand new. 29th car in my 44 years on this Earth and I can safely say it's the best car I've ever owned! Ordered my wife a Santa Fe hybrid too. Oh no Tom! We'll be a two Hyundai family and I just can't bring myself to say "hyoooonday" 🤣 Oh and it definitely has wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
I don't for the life of me understand why Hyundai doesn't offer the Sonata Hybrid in Australia. Killer fuel economy, decent power (still has a real automatic instead of a CVT). Why is this the only option in a country where there are more speed cameras than kangaroos?
Would love if it was a two-strong range: this N Line, plus a more luxury-spec hybrid with additional brightwork and light interior. but these days it's good thing that they bother to sell a Sonata at all, so beggars can't really be choosers.
@@chasingcars True that. I like that N line, but I'm not nearly as excited about performance cars in Australia as I was in the US, for the reason mentioned (too many speed cameras). That, and the sheer expense of cars in Oz. Foreign companies of all sorts call Australia "Treasure Island" for a reason: they can sell their wares at ludicrous prices to a captive audience.
Glad to see you like it! I’m Anxiously awaiting to see what the us spec will be or more so lack . Unfortunately we for some reason don’t get all the finer amenities 🤷🏻♂️🥴
@3:10 Yep you were right. The update for Wireless Apple Car Play and Wireless Android Auto came out in Jan 24. Works well except for a little problem with Home WiFi lag which impacts a lot of Android Auto wireless. No Updates on the Bings and Bongs Speed Detection system though. It needs a threshold setting (+3km/h / +5km/h) and an alert method (visual/sound/mute) setting.
Im nearly 100pc sure July nav update has a shortcut for bings and bongs,press and hold the mute button after updating,needs to be done every time start car tho,like me turning off LKA in a 22,start car press button away u go.
Im looking to upgrade my Honda Civic 2017 Turbo (60,000kms) with either this or a Elantra N Line (or 130N Line Sedan as called in Aus) when it comes out. Im thinking of getting both their top tiers ones when available. Looks wise I like this Sonata 2024 and the interior is just amazing. But which will be faster though? Which will have better tech? Which will be cheaper? Does the Sonata have that crackle and pop sound? I like a more sporty look with my car, Sonata is just slightly family car looking compared to Elantra N 2024 imo I always love the semi autonomous driving of Civic X models. I was wondering if these two new Hyundai models have em?from research before its not as complete or as extensive as the Civic X ones. Any help would be appreciated
I love the modern look of this vehicle even though its a mid facelift. For value, comfort and space, it's right up there even though it may lack the class and prestige of other Euro brands. I thought I'd never but a Hyundai in my life, but I've booked a test drive next week for this Sonata. I wish they made an N version for this model as I totally despise the look of the i30N sedan, which appears to be a failed origami mess
@@Jcastro9444We ALL know the elantra is a better performance car but that doesn't necessarily make it a better car. It depends what you're looking for in a car. Firstly, I hate how the Elantra looks. Secondly the "oh shit" handle in the mid console makes the car look like it was built for a doisabled person. Thirdly, I'm a bit older and don't want the attention. And finally, the infotainment screen of the Elantra doesn'teven come close to being as elegant as the Sonata. I would chose the Type R FL5 over the Elantra anyday if I was looking for a sports car within the same segment. I get it, you're young, so save up and buy the Elantra
@@chasingcars Just bought one today in the Serenity White colour. A long 4 month wait, but it'll be worth it! It was a tough choice between the 2023 BMW M135i xdrive and the 2023 BMW 330i M Sport but I opted value over status. The M135i was the most fun and exhilirating car of the 3, the 330i M Sport had the best interior and seats, but the Sonata had a good balance between the other 2 and for 20-25k cheaper, it is a winner for me. And the LED robocop welcome light sequence still makes me froth!
@@slyarsenalthe type r is 75k and a Elantra N is 50k. No comparison. Performance wise they're neck and neck though. If you're old you would like a type r. Way more uncomfortable than a i30 n sedan
Depends what you want the car for... the i30 is far worse as a commuter than the others but will eat them on the track. Do you plan to go to the track at all? If not the Sonata or Superb is probably the pick. As a previous owner I'll say the i30N is obnoxious to use as a daily and if you don't get to drive the thing in anger is a complete waste of nearly $60k compared to the Sonata.
@@alritevegemite I just want to beat ppl off the lights up to the speed limit so they can see some cool tail light LEDs tbh. 😊 hahaha. Yeah, non track. Sumthin to cruise in comfort but also provide some spice when required.
@@s0lephasr248 The i30N is awful off the lights, sorry to say. Terrible wheel hop, and without some real trickery(you're not activating launch control at the traffic lights) and octane learning(sedan) it gets nowhere close to the claimed 0-100 time. Get a Golf R or something EV if you want to be a traffic light warrior.
Looks great. When I bought my stinger I was considering the prior model but the styling didn’t grab me. If this had been on offer it would have been tougher to justify the additional cost of the stinger.
this is a really nice car and an intriguing option for the remaining four door sedan enthusiasts of us still out there. Funny how this seams to have become a niche.. anyway, If this car was starting from $5000 - $10000 cheaper and imo just refined a bit some of the more aggressive and just a little tacky features of the front and rear ends this car would be phenomenal. The interior finally looks really nice.
If I don't buy an SUV, I would consider this car for my family. I'm already looking at Hyundai and Kia. Thanks for the video. BTW, you're driving on the wrong side of the road 🤣
Big disconnect between the front and rear end styling impressive powertrain though an ordinary person would not mind the lack of limited slip differential.
I really hope that the down on the shifter to reverse is a Australia only thing. All other manufacturers like Mercedes has down on shifter to be in "drive"
I love the new front end and the interior but I hate the new lights, I have the current limited trim and the rear lights were always one of my favorites, I hope we can switch the rear lights after market to the old ones especially since the modules which house the new lights look the same as the old
He literally said at the beginning of the review “the only version of the 8th gen Sonata available in Australia” 🙄 or did you just skip to the end of the video?
The simple fact is there is not really anywhere near the sales volumes required to bother with that distinction. The fact is: the Octavia RS is a midsize sedan/wagon (OK, a liftback, it doesn’t matter) with a similar price to the upper-midsize Sonata sedan. In Australia they are direct rivals.
@@chasingcars first of all, thanks for answering. Secondly, Octavia is a compact car (C), not midsize (D), which shares MQB platform with Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and SEAT Leon. The direct (if we drop the fact that Skoda doesn't make 4d saloons - but 5d liftbacks) competitor to Octavia (RS or not) is Hyundai Elantra (i30 saloon in AU). Step above them - Skoda Superb - midsize (D) liftback / estate. And one more step - and we could find modern Hyundai Sonata, which is large or executive or business saloon (E). As for pricing - that another question and it depends from market / region, of course.
...Tom.....I actually Like it, I like it a lot (Don't fall over and accidentally hit your head on something ok!) I actually liked the "old" catfish Sonata...I like this one even better, hits all the nails, I want my moderately/sporty sedan to hit. ..But No One Will Buy It!!!! Mmmm it'll have rarity and exclusivity then too!!!! :)
Agreed, I prefer the cat look front end much more.. I do however like the new back end, so will be blacking out the back of the MY23 in white I have ordered..
lol 65k for a front wheel drive OPEN DIFF ? Who are they kidding, you can get a type R for a few grand more. Car manufacturers are really treating Australia like a backwater these days. Honda doing the same with no AWD on the CRV hybrid.
Damn 60k out the door for a 2.5 turbo only thing this car has going is its design. Thats a deal breaker. The sonata should be affordable like it has been.
In my country Cab drivers and Uber Drivers destroyed this wonderful car. Like if you use this car back home whenever you stop at a restaurant they will automatically sign to you to go to the back of the restaurant as restaurant don't want the Sonata (Or Kia K5 to be seen) two of my friends sold their Sonata because of how annoyed they eventually got ahhaha
To be honest after seeing how the new 5 series looks like, I would rather take this.
New 5er looks heavy, especially with the contrast black lower sills - wish you could spec that as body colour
No matter what Hyundai does, its still a Hyundai, incoming recalls, reliability and safety issues. Also the new 5er look tremendously better than this, the build quality is not even on the same level. Get this so youll save some money but dont think youll get the same car for less money, it will and always be a crappy Korean car.
@@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffuso Ok. Idk I drive a 3 series BMW, which is like ok quality. Nothing too great compared to Mercs. The new BMW 5 series looks like a Asianated Beemer.
@@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffusothanks Wolfgang Buechel.
Bro just say you are an hardcore Hyundai fan because no one in his/her right senses will pick a fuckin Hyundai over a bmw 5 series
After sitting in the Kia Cerato GT, I expect this car to blow me away as well. Styling is 100% improvement IMO and am digging the new Z-esque "modern interpretation of early 90's style" rear end. As you mentioned, if they had a wagon, I'd be ordering one right now.
What blew you away? The looks? Does it drive like a econo car still?
The Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata have much nicer interiors than the cheaper Cerato and i30.
The front end gives me Urus vibes! Nice car!
For real
Fantastic car, heaps of room and luxury. Plenty of safety tech and clarity of screens including cameras is some of the best out there. Drove the 23 model and even wheel spun in 2nd gear in the dry.
Can’t say I was able to generate much wheelspin in the dry without deliberately being hard on the car (as demonstrated in the video) but this one has fresh tyres which also helps.
Sedans all the way! Cant wait to pick up my 24 i30 Sedan N!
Very impressive!!
I like the Tom's calm professional and at the same time friendly energy.
this looks absolutely stunning. Hyundai has come a very long way for sure
you mean to make it look more like a EV? @shammirza5203
This feels to me like maybe the first time a manufacturer has taken the design cues from their electric car and built it into their “regular” car. Nicely done
2nd gen Kona did it first and actually has an EV spec.
I've been waiting for someone to do that for some time now. Hyundai is going to be the trailblazer I think. Good on them they've got the lead now.
I'm in the market next year and this is at the top of my list. Like you said, I think white is a great color choice for the '24 Sonata N-Line. Shows off the darker elements of the car well.
I wish here in the U.S. we got the same level of options that Australians do. No window shades, seat memory, seat ventilation, and I believe no vents for the back seat, either. I can understand why they loaded up the Australian version, though, if you do not have the Limited.
Ultimately we pay for all those extra bits in Australia with some of the most expensive cars in the world
I am from the US as well, and I have a 2021 K5 GT, which has the same engine as this Sonata. Absolutely love it, and would reccomend the new Sonata too!
Yeah, found that interesting. The N Line is the only version in Australia, but they certainly stacked in the features for it in the back seat. Rear vents, 2 x USB c, Side sunshades, rear window auto shade, heated seats.
Would you reccomend this or the 2024 Elantra N as daily driver
First review of yours that I saw, you were reviewing 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero in shorts 😅.
Have loved your honest reviews ever since.
This Sonata is really a sharp looker. They should have brought more variants to Australia.
That space saver tyre looks more of a cost saver, coz there is plenty of space to accommodate a full size tyre.
Thanks for sticking with me!
I am in Canada and have no business watching this review because this car won't be sold here for sure, we do get the N line but it will be different in terms of some stuff. But 47 seconds into the video and I love the production value. Subscribed for sure now, although would like to see you guys investing into 4K content. Amazing production value! Keep up the good work!
to me its underated. Its really good car for everyday use.
Excellent review Tom, thankyou. Hyundai continue to kick goals with all their new models and it is clear a lot of thought has been put into this one. A very attractive package.
i live in north america and i have the 2020 sonata SEL plus with the technology package (basically a limited without blindspot cameras and without the limited badge) and i also agree that the newer generation of sonatas are a really great value
Thanks for the review. I actually quite like this car. I remember back in the late 80s, I was driving a Saab 9000 Turbo without ABS. It was slightly raining and the road was wet without I realizing it. Any car at that time that can do 0-100 in less than 8 secs was considered as a quick car. I floored it and it skidded from the left lane to the third lane. I did not know what I had done to rectify the situation and luckily it did not crash.
From that time I realized a front wheel drive car with good torque can be quite dangerous especially without much safety tech at the old days. This car really reminds me of that it still costs around the same amount today. Unbelievable. It really makes it attractive.
@blackviolenceHAHA I am in the south continent and can be quite wet. I have no issue on that.
From those testing from YT, it seems this car is no good at launching but another league up at rolling start.
Great review! Just wondering if it’s a concern that this car doesn’t have an ANCAP safety rating?
Would this be a reason not to buy it?
Did the upgrade eliminate the ridiculous amount of oil burning in the earlier models? The one that led Hyundai to advise owners to check and top off oil every time they fueled up?
2016 Sonata here, albeit with only 73K kilometers. Oil level stays constant between 5K oil changes.
Still driving our Hyundai i45 from 2011 which was what Sonata became during that time before reverting back to Sonata branding in Australia. It has been mechanically excellent, even doing two road trips across the country, and hasn’t missed a beat. This new Sonata would be quite the update, while we think about updating, but don’t really need to… Despite some exterior and tech and entertainment updates, plusher seats, it still looks very familiar. I’d chose the white😍
Have the current model, no complaints. Everyone who rides in it can't believe how little it cost for the level of standard equipment. Power bootlid a necessity because pre facelift model has no grab handle.
Really is a stunning looking car ! Wow
Just bought one of these brand new. 29th car in my 44 years on this Earth and I can safely say it's the best car I've ever owned!
Ordered my wife a Santa Fe hybrid too.
Oh no Tom! We'll be a two Hyundai family and I just can't bring myself to say "hyoooonday" 🤣
Oh and it definitely has wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
Agree. Would like a stn wgn.
Does Hyundai make one?
Yep. Hyundai has the Genesis G70 wagon in Australia (if you count Genesis). As for Hyundai itself, in Europe it sells an i30 estate too.
@@chasingcars Isn't than an suv?
I don't for the life of me understand why Hyundai doesn't offer the Sonata Hybrid in Australia. Killer fuel economy, decent power (still has a real automatic instead of a CVT). Why is this the only option in a country where there are more speed cameras than kangaroos?
Would love if it was a two-strong range: this N Line, plus a more luxury-spec hybrid with additional brightwork and light interior. but these days it's good thing that they bother to sell a Sonata at all, so beggars can't really be choosers.
@@chasingcars True that. I like that N line, but I'm not nearly as excited about performance cars in Australia as I was in the US, for the reason mentioned (too many speed cameras). That, and the sheer expense of cars in Oz. Foreign companies of all sorts call Australia "Treasure Island" for a reason: they can sell their wares at ludicrous prices to a captive audience.
Glad to see you like it! I’m
Anxiously awaiting to see what the us spec will be or more so lack . Unfortunately we for some reason don’t get all the finer amenities 🤷🏻♂️🥴
would you say this is better than the octavia rs wagon ? im looking for a comfy daily and troble free motoring
In the USA the only engine choice we will have with AWD is the 2.5L NA (not sure about our hybrid model).
@3:10 Yep you were right. The update for Wireless Apple Car Play and Wireless Android Auto came out in Jan 24. Works well except for a little problem with Home WiFi lag which impacts a lot of Android Auto wireless. No Updates on the Bings and Bongs Speed Detection system though. It needs a threshold setting (+3km/h / +5km/h) and an alert method (visual/sound/mute) setting.
Im nearly 100pc sure July nav update has a shortcut for bings and bongs,press and hold the mute button after updating,needs to be done every time start car tho,like me turning off LKA in a 22,start car press button away u go.
Beautiful road for a beautiful car. What part of sydney is this?
Not a fan of the red, but agree it looks nice in white!
Think I prefer pre-facelift arse end though.
Me too but that front is absolutely gorgeous
I wish the US would get the face-lift version.
4:05 YES YES YES I would love to see Hyundai make a station wagon Sonata. Would be so cool!
Do the rear seats fold flat to increase the load space?
Im looking to upgrade my Honda Civic 2017 Turbo (60,000kms) with either this or a Elantra N Line (or 130N Line Sedan as called in Aus) when it comes out. Im thinking of getting both their top tiers ones when available.
Looks wise I like this Sonata 2024 and the interior is just amazing.
But which will be faster though?
Which will have better tech?
Which will be cheaper?
Does the Sonata have that crackle and pop sound?
I like a more sporty look with my car, Sonata is just slightly family car looking compared to Elantra N 2024 imo
I always love the semi autonomous driving of Civic X models. I was wondering if these two new Hyundai models have em?from research before its not as complete or as extensive as the Civic X ones.
Any help would be appreciated
Where about Sydney was this shot taken at? 9:38
#9 in Korea is due to their life style has improved since first sonata and more options available now.
gorgeous vehicle. Words can begin to describe how awesome Hyundai's been lately
I wonder how this compares to the Mazda 6
Love to see this as a Wagon.
Same
I'd buy one right now if it was a wagon (looking at Peugeot for dropping the ball with their 308)
The gear shifter is a bit strange. I would have expected Reverse to be at the top. Shame the interior isn’t a bit darker in time.
Only love and loads and loads of hugs for this 🤗🤗
Great review. I love the previous design much, much more.
I love the modern look of this vehicle even though its a mid facelift. For value, comfort and space, it's right up there even though it may lack the class and prestige of other Euro brands. I thought I'd never but a Hyundai in my life, but I've booked a test drive next week for this Sonata. I wish they made an N version for this model as I totally despise the look of the i30N sedan, which appears to be a failed origami mess
Let us know how you go!
The Elantra N is way better than this car lol go see one in person and DRIVE it.
@@Jcastro9444We ALL know the elantra is a better performance car but that doesn't necessarily make it a better car. It depends what you're looking for in a car. Firstly, I hate how the Elantra looks. Secondly the "oh shit" handle in the mid console makes the car look like it was built for a doisabled person. Thirdly, I'm a bit older and don't want the attention. And finally, the infotainment screen of the Elantra doesn'teven come close to being as elegant as the Sonata. I would chose the Type R FL5 over the Elantra anyday if I was looking for a sports car within the same segment. I get it, you're young, so save up and buy the Elantra
@@chasingcars Just bought one today in the Serenity White colour. A long 4 month wait, but it'll be worth it! It was a tough choice between the 2023 BMW M135i xdrive and the 2023 BMW 330i M Sport but I opted value over status. The M135i was the most fun and exhilirating car of the 3, the 330i M Sport had the best interior and seats, but the Sonata had a good balance between the other 2 and for 20-25k cheaper, it is a winner for me. And the LED robocop welcome light sequence still makes me froth!
@@slyarsenalthe type r is 75k and a Elantra N is 50k. No comparison. Performance wise they're neck and neck though. If you're old you would like a type r. Way more uncomfortable than a i30 n sedan
Looks great… I wish Hyundai would ditch the red piping / mid grey interior combo though
Literally all Hyundai models look better than ALL bmw (and Mercedes) models
Merc looks like Whale 🐳, bmw nobody in the World knows.
Gosh this looks amazing.
If it had torque converter auto and AWD I’d be convinced to switch from my i30 sedan N. I can only dream…
I wanted to know if those air vents were fake and the tail pipes. Also what the engine looked like.
Air vents in front spoiler are real (But only on the edge) and the chrome tailpipes are real and solid connected.
Can you compare this to the Kia K5 GT ?
This, i30N, Octavia RS or a Superb 🤔 wonder if I can get a deal on a pre lift model or a demo/near newie. 😅
Depends what you want the car for... the i30 is far worse as a commuter than the others but will eat them on the track. Do you plan to go to the track at all? If not the Sonata or Superb is probably the pick.
As a previous owner I'll say the i30N is obnoxious to use as a daily and if you don't get to drive the thing in anger is a complete waste of nearly $60k compared to the Sonata.
@@alritevegemite I just want to beat ppl off the lights up to the speed limit so they can see some cool tail light LEDs tbh. 😊 hahaha. Yeah, non track. Sumthin to cruise in comfort but also provide some spice when required.
@@s0lephasr248 The i30N is awful off the lights, sorry to say. Terrible wheel hop, and without some real trickery(you're not activating launch control at the traffic lights) and octane learning(sedan) it gets nowhere close to the claimed 0-100 time.
Get a Golf R or something EV if you want to be a traffic light warrior.
Looks great. When I bought my stinger I was considering the prior model but the styling didn’t grab me. If this had been on offer it would have been tougher to justify the additional cost of the stinger.
this is a really nice car and an intriguing option for the remaining four door sedan enthusiasts of us still out there. Funny how this seams to have become a niche.. anyway, If this car was starting from $5000 - $10000 cheaper and imo just refined a bit some of the more aggressive and just a little tacky features of the front and rear ends this car would be phenomenal. The interior finally looks really nice.
If I don't buy an SUV, I would consider this car for my family. I'm already looking at Hyundai and Kia. Thanks for the video. BTW, you're driving on the wrong side of the road 🤣
Kona front end.
Great looking car inside and out.
What about this engine in a updated i30 N hot hatch ??
Big disconnect between the front and rear end styling impressive powertrain though an ordinary person would not mind the lack of limited slip differential.
Man if Hyundai would only make a Full N version of the Sonata
I really hope that the down on the shifter to reverse is a Australia only thing. All other manufacturers like Mercedes has down on shifter to be in "drive"
I love the new front end and the interior but I hate the new lights, I have the current limited trim and the rear lights were always one of my favorites, I hope we can switch the rear lights after market to the old ones especially since the modules which house the new lights look the same as the old
Have the current model, very happy with it. Wish they had added remote start and smart park.
No matter how crappie is the car, if Tom is on it, I’m defs watching!! 🤩🤩
Ha!
@@b.p.r. Such great cars that frequently have issues with theft, fires, and engines dying!!!
@@bitbat9 okay. What car do you drive?
@@b.p.r. 2023 Toyota Prius
@@bitbat9 okay
This or octavia?
Styling is much better than old one
I like the old front and the newer back... I just don't like a straight line flat front light bar...
Does anyone know the roads feature in this video?
Hyundai Kia are the new Toyota Honda
I had no idea that the trunk is called the boot in Australia.
Why in 2033 are we measuring display screens in inches ?? All other specs are metric. What's the go CC ?
How did you get so far in the future?
@@carlosgil4248 ??
Can you let us know who won AFL Grand Final so that I make the biggest bet of my life 😂😂😂
Looks modern like a Transformer; but the old design had personality, uniqueness and looked like an angry shark.
Agreed, I still prefer the MY23 design, the front is a nice look, I do however like the rear end of the MY24...
Where are these roads
Looks wise it’s a considerable upgrade from the previous version
Agreed
If only it came in a manual! Nice review as per usual
That would be cool!
I wish they made the 6spd manual option
If Hyundai makes the next (final) generation Elantra, essentially a baby version of this car, face and all, Ill be first in line for a new Elantra N.
Love the new face lifts but no lsd is a deal breaker for me.
Where's the 4WD system in the US version of the Sonata?😂🎉
So is this available as a non N Line or is this the only trim. Also on their website its moved to the "midsize" category
He literally said at the beginning of the review “the only version of the 8th gen Sonata available in Australia” 🙄 or did you just skip to the end of the video?
Skoda Octavia is a C-class 5-door liftback while new Sonata is E-class 4-door saloon. There's a completely different segments!
The simple fact is there is not really anywhere near the sales volumes required to bother with that distinction. The fact is: the Octavia RS is a midsize sedan/wagon (OK, a liftback, it doesn’t matter) with a similar price to the upper-midsize Sonata sedan. In Australia they are direct rivals.
@@chasingcars first of all, thanks for answering. Secondly, Octavia is a compact car (C), not midsize (D), which shares MQB platform with Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and SEAT Leon. The direct (if we drop the fact that Skoda doesn't make 4d saloons - but 5d liftbacks) competitor to Octavia (RS or not) is Hyundai Elantra (i30 saloon in AU). Step above them - Skoda Superb - midsize (D) liftback / estate. And one more step - and we could find modern Hyundai Sonata, which is large or executive or business saloon (E). As for pricing - that another question and it depends from market / region, of course.
Better to buy this instead of paying a 4k markup on Camry
And 2 plus years waiting list 😅
I wish they brought us the 1.6 turbo hybrid engine for 50K or so , would've been a good competitor to the hybrid Camry shame really 😔
Looks better
Why we dont have this or the Elantra N in Germany.
German name is i30n fastpack (i30n sedan)
Why don’t we get the fingerprint reader ? Come on !!
Average buyers: Too bad, its not an SUV!
Oh well. For the few that see through that, they’re getting a great car that costs thousands less than an equivalent SUV
Hyundai, we need the full N experience, please.
I agree this should have been a awd
I wish they made a dedicated sonata n
Fuel consumption not the best hey, the v6 camrys 2-3 yeara ago where much the same, though this is certainly a lot nicer looking
Looks like the Hyundai Robocop Ed!
True...It's growing on me though...in a good way
Would have loved to seen an AWD!
Well first of all...they installed the steering wheel on the wrong side. Inexcusable.
...Tom.....I actually Like it, I like it a lot (Don't fall over and accidentally hit your head on something ok!)
I actually liked the "old" catfish Sonata...I like this one even better, hits all the nails, I want my moderately/sporty sedan to hit.
..But No One Will Buy It!!!! Mmmm it'll have rarity and exclusivity then too!!!! :)
Agreed, I prefer the cat look front end much more.. I do however like the new back end, so will be blacking out the back of the MY23 in white I have ordered..
The pre facelift car looked like an updated VW ARTEON. If only this had the performance the vw has
Nice car
lol 65k for a front wheel drive OPEN DIFF ? Who are they kidding, you can get a type R for a few grand more. Car manufacturers are really treating Australia like a backwater these days. Honda doing the same with no AWD on the CRV hybrid.
now the front doesn’t match the back
I like it. But Hyundai are mad and should have applied this design language to the i30 sedan.
I like it
Damn 60k out the door for a 2.5 turbo only thing this car has going is its design. Thats a deal breaker. The sonata should be affordable like it has been.
The only affordable vehicles are the Chinese even cheap brands like Kia and Suzuki are jumping in prices 😢.
wtf. this car is beautiful. what happens to hyundai these days. lol
I would buy this car but two things put me off: that unibrow Led DRL is hideous and detached headlights from the DRL
I guess it's a matter of personal taste, I like the full bar. I also like the rear side to side bar, as well as all the lights are LED.
In my country Cab drivers and Uber Drivers destroyed this wonderful car. Like if you use this car back home whenever you stop at a restaurant they will automatically sign to you to go to the back of the restaurant as restaurant don't want the Sonata (Or Kia K5 to be seen) two of my friends sold their Sonata because of how annoyed they eventually got ahhaha
Interior looks good but the grey colour in the video looks faded and cheapens the look. Would prefer a darker colour or black.