This week The Weekend Drive covers the same “car” but in two very different versions. TWD Publisher Vince Bodiford is covering the 2024 Hyundai Sonata N-Line while TWD editor Jimmy Dinsmore talks the hybrid version. You may think that Vince made out better in this deal since the N-Line is the turbocharged, sportier version.
From a pure driving standpoint, perhaps, but as Jimmy and Vince point out, there’s a lot to be thankful for that Hyundai continues to make this sedan (during a time when carmakers are ceasing to make actual cars). Jimmy : I’ll give Vince a moment to brag about the N-Line’s performance, but first I want to say that the Sonata’s redesign makes it the best-looking sedan on the road, in any iteration (standard Sonata, N-Line or hybrid). Simon Loasby, head of styling for Hyundai Motor Company said of the redesign of the Sonata, “We wanted to give Sonata a more contemporary design statement.
It is super wide, fresh, modern, and very cool. Its low-slung design embodies our theme of Sensuous Sportiness, and its coupe-like styling makes this the most aerodynamic Sonata design ever. A true sports family sedan.
” That does some it up pretty well, eh Vince? Vince : It really does. The looks are amazing. That big bold grille is sporty.
Speaking of sporty, my tester was the N-Line which has a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It makes 290 horsepower (compared to the 191 without the turbo).
It’s torquey, fun and that aforementioned low-slung s.