Equally ranked alongside the Sonata is the Tucson SUV, one of the best-known Hyundai nameplates and also one of the most appealing cars in its class. The Tucson is highly regarded due to its outstanding features, design, and price. Its strong sales reflect its popularity, and despite the potential risks of an extensive redesign, Hyundai revamped the interior and exterior for the 2022 model year.
Our review found the revisions to be impressive overall, with a few minor drawbacks: The infotainment system in the top-spec model was not the best in its class and was somewhat difficult to use, and the engine performance fell slightly short of expectations. Although there is only one engine option available, the numerous improvements over the previous model make it a recommended choice, including its reliability rating of 8.0/10 according to iSeeCars.
Hyundai has unveiled the redesigned 2024 Sonata for the North American market, and it comes with a notable feature. Buyers in this region now have the option to choose all-wheel drive, a first for the Sonata. This resolves the speculation that began with the spy photos of Sonata AWD, which we captured a while ago. The all-wheel drive system, known as HTRAC (Hyundai TRACtion), is similar to the one found in Hyundai SUVs. It actively distributes power between the front and rear wheels according to the conditions. While those residing in colder climates may appreciate the enhanced grip of all-wheel drive, those expecting a sporty Sonata N Line AWD or a hybrid option will be disappointed. Currently, all-wheel drive is only available with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
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