Hyundai Sedans & Sport Sedans Lineup

Looking around you on the busy highways and byways as you drive, you would think that SUVs are the only kind of vehicle that U.S. automakers sell on their showroom floors.

Such is the popularity of the SUV, but the humble sedan is not dead. Yes, sedan sales have experienced a steady decline over the last decade or so, but in the U.S., the sedan segment still accounts for around 20% of total light passenger vehicle sales, or in number terms, around 3.5 million vehicles. These quantities are certainly worth pursuing as an automaker.

If you're comparing the types of Hyundai sedans, Hyundai's lineup caters to a wide range of needs and budgets, from the affordable commuter Elantra to the exceptional fuel efficiency found in the Elantra Hybrid.
Across the lineup, buyers can expect features like SmartSense driver assistance, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, advanced infotainment systems, and strong safety ratings.
The Elantra is the best value for budget-conscious buyers, while the Sonata offers the best balance of comfort and features, whereas the Elantra N is the clear choice for performance.

What Are the Different Types of Hyundai Sedans?

Currently, Hyundai USA offers several types of Hyundai sedans, with the Elantra and Sonata serving as the two primary sedan models. Buyers can also choose standalone variants including the Elantra Hybrid, Elantra N, and Sonata Hybrid, giving shoppers options that prioritize affordability, fuel economy, or performance.

Hyundai Elantra

Among the types of Hyundai sedans available today, the Hyundai Elantra compact sedan appeals to buyers looking for an ultra-modern, sporty, affordable family sedan that offers advanced technologies and ample features.

The Elantra is available in five trim levels:

SE, starting at $22,625 MSRP
SEL Sport, starting at $23,750 MSRP
SEL Sport Premium, starting at $25,075 MSRP
Limited available from $27,175 MSRP
N Line starting at $29,400 MSRP

The Elantra is powered by either a standard 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque or a sporty 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder pushing out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque in the higher performance N Line trim that gets from zero to 60 mph in around 7.0 seconds.

Owners can expect EPA fuel economy mpg estimates of 31 city / 40 highway / 35 combined for the standard engine and 30 city / 40 highway / 34 combined for those trims fitted with the turbocharged engine.

Some key standout features of the Elantra include:

Standard FWD or available AWD
Dual LED projector headlights
LED daytime running lights
Alloy rims
Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls
8-inch touchscreen or 10.25-inch navigation screen display on upper trim levels
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
5-star overall rating from the NHTSA
Hyundai's SmartSense safety suite

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

The Elantra Hybrid shares the gasoline-powered model's exterior and interior design, as well as standard features, but parts ways when it comes to its motive power.

The Elantra Hybrid can be purchased in three trim levels:

Blue at a starting MSRP of $25,450
SEL Sport, starting at $27,425 MSRP
Limited available from $29,800 MSRP

The Hybrid models' 1.6-liter four-cylinder Hybrid (HEV) engine with a 32 kW electric motor makes a combined 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

The Hyundai Elantra Blue trim offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 51/58/54 mpg city/highway/combined, and 49/52/50 mpg city/highway/combined for the SEL Sport and Limited trim levels.

A few of the standout standard features of the Elantra Hybrid model include:

240-volt lithium-ion polymer battery
6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Front-Wheel Drive
Motor-Driven Power Steering

Hyundai Sonata

For shoppers exploring the types of Hyundai sedans, the latest midsize Sonata sports sedan features Hyundai's bold, modern, and edgy "Sensuous Sportiness" styling language, along with a generous array of technologies and commendable fuel efficiency, appealing to buyers seeking a spacious yet sporty family sedan.

Shoppers of the sporty Sonata sedan can look forward to features that include:

Front LED light bar
LED headlights with auto on/off and automatic high beam assist
LED taillights
Alloy wheels
Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch infotainment screen
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Bluelink+
2 USB Type-C charge ports
Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control
Vehicle Stability Management
Advanced dual front airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Side air curtains for both front & rear passengers
Driver's knee airbag
Hyundai's SmartSense package

The latest Sonata lineup comprises three trim levels:

SE, which starts at a $27,450 MSRP
SEL Sport, starting at $29,150 MSRP
N Line, starting at $36,050 MSRP

The Sonata is powered by a Smartstream 2.5-liter GDI four-cylinder engine making 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque in the SE and SEL Sport trims, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with AWD available on the SEL Sport.

Buyers seeking more sporty performance from their Sonata sports sedan will naturally gravitate towards the Sonata N Line trim level, which boasts an N sport appearance package, is powered by a gutsy Smartstream 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, and features an exclusive sporty performance-oriented eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

For the sake of interest, this higher-performing N Line trim will blast you to the benchmark 60 mph from a standing start in just 6.1 seconds.

The Hyundai Sonata SE has EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28/38/32 mpg city/highway/combined, while the SEL Sport offers 25/36/29 mpg with FWD and 24/33/27 mpg with AWD.

The turbocharged N Line trim, available only in FWD, has EPA ratings of 23/32/27 mpg city/highway/combined.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a type of Hyundai Sedan that has been around since 2011, adding exceptional fuel economy to the gasoline-powered Sonata model's modern, bold, sporty styling.

The Sonata Hybrid shares the same feature-rich interior and exterior features of the gasoline-powered Sonata lineup.

Key features awaiting buyers of the Sonata Hybrid model include:

FWD
Six-speed automatic transmission
e-Dynamic Drive
Drive mode select

Shoppers considering the Sonata Hybrid can choose from three trim level options:

Blue Hybrid at a starting MSRP of $29,200
SEL Hybrid, starting at $32,450 MSRP
Limited Hybrid from $38,250 MSRP

The Sonata Hybrid is powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a 2.0-liter displacement and a 39 kW permanent-magnet high-power-density motor, for a total of 192 horsepower. The electric motor is, in turn, powered by a 270-volt lithium battery.

Expected EPA fuel economy ratings for the Sonata Hybrid are 47/56/51 mpg city/highway/combined for the Blue Hybrid trim, and 44/51/47 mpg city/highway/combined for the SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trim levels.

Hyundai Elantra N

The Hyundai Elantra N is made for those drivers wanting a more spirited driving experience from their sedan. The Elantra N is no ordinary car, having been developed by Hyundai's N Division, which creates track-ready, race-inspired models for enthusiasts who crave high performance.

Based on the standard Elantra N line, the N model, available in a single trim level with a starting MSRP of $35,100, steps up the high-performance driving experience.

The interior boasts heavily bolstered N Light sport bucket seats trimmed exclusively in Alcantara/leather, along with an N-specific steering wheel complete with go-faster goodies such as dedicated performance drive-mode buttons, including N Grin Shift.

The N-model is equipped with specialized instrument gauge clusters that offer drivers a display of track telemetry, including important data like engine oil temperature, lap times, and more.

Further desirable standard items found on and in the Elantra N include:

Electronically Controlled Suspension
N Corner Carving Differential (eLSD)
Variable exhaust valve system
Six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching
N design front fascia
N side moldings
N design rear fascia
Rear chassis brace
19-inch forged wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires
Gloss black N rear wing spoiler
N leather-wrapped shift knob
Bose Premium Audio
Power sunroof

Powering this track-ready high-performance sedan is a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine with 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or available N eight-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters driving the front wheels only.

Owners of the Hyundai Elantra N high-performance sedan don't really buy such a vehicle expecting frugal, fuel-sipping fuel economy figures, not when it's capable of dispatching the benchmark 0-60 mph acceleration test in around 5.2 seconds.

Having said that, the Elantra N, despite its enormous performance, still returns respectable EPA fuel economy ratings of 21/29/24 mpg city/highway/combined when fitted with the manual transmission and 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined with the automatic transmission.

What Is Hyundai's Best Sedan?

With so many types of Hyundai sedans available, the tongue-in-cheek answer is that any Hyundai sedan is the best Hyundai sedan, but when you, as a buyer, have your own personal transport needs and budget constraints to factor into the buying decision, the correct answer gets a bit more specific.

For straight-out up-front affordability, the gasoline-powered Elantra lineup will more than meet your household budget and needs, while buyers looking for the best fuel economy in a Hyundai sedan will find it in the Elantra Hybrid Blue trim.

Looking for the best performance from a Hyundai sedan? Choose the Elantra N.

For shoppers looking for the best all-around features, passenger space, comfort, style, and family-safe technologies, the Sonata N Line sports sedan not only meets all your needs but also comes with some startlingly high-performance credentials.

Why Get Your Hyundai Sedan at Hyundai of Saco

Whether you're comparing the types of Hyundai sedans for performance, fuel economy, or everyday driving, Hyundai of Saco gives you everything you need to choose the right model and get behind the wheel with confidence.

Not only do customers value our dealership's transparent pricing, vast selection of new and quality used Hyundai vehicles, and the convenience of online shopping tools that enable them to prequalify for purchases, but our customers can also obtain online trade-in values, get sound financial advice, and hear about different financing options from our knowledgeable team.

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