

The Encore GX has been one of Edmunds’ top subcompact SUVs since its debut in 2020. The current Sonata has earned high marks with Edmunds testers, so we expect the 2024 to perform similarly. Three engines will be carried over from the previous year: a 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a sport-oriented 290-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, and an efficient hybrid model. Hyundai has also redesigned the taillights and rear bumper. Outside, the new look includes a futuristic-looking face with a new signature light bar. A new air vent design, new steering wheel and gear selector add to the overall look and feel of the midsize sedan. Inside, the Sonata has a more premium-looking cabin thanks to a new curved display that houses a pair of 12.3-inch screens. With this in mind, the automotive experts at Edmunds have gathered five noteworthy vehicle updates for 2024.Īfter debuting in 2020, the current Hyundai Sonata gets a face-lift with changes both inside and out. There’s also an opportunity for greater reliability since the automaker has had the time to fine-tune any issues that might have surfaced over the years. A polarizing exterior might be given a face-lift to appeal to a wider audience. Features that were once optional can become standard. These refreshed versions can be more desirable than the model years that preceded them, as they often remedy complaints from previous owners. This update, which is commonly called a midcycle refresh, can vary in scope from revised styling to new engines and updated technology. A few years into a new model’s launch, automakers will often update it with new features to spur interest and sales before it receives a full redesign.
