2015 Hyundai Sonata Launches in Australia from $29,990
Hyundai has introduced the 2015 Sonata to the Australian market, offering a three-tier range with new engines and equipment at prices starting below $30,000 before on-road costs.
Hyundai has launched the 2015 Sonata in Australia, bringing its new-generation mid-size saloon to local showrooms with a starting price of $29,990 before on-road costs. The new Sonata replaces the i45 in Hyundai’s Australian line-up and arrives in three trim levels: Active, Elite and Premium.
Trim levels and standard equipment
The entry-level Sonata Active is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, dusk-sensing automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, keyless entry, Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity, cruise control, a multi-function steering wheel, trip computer, six airbags, and a 3.5-inch OLED display in the instrument cluster. Manual air conditioning is standard at this level.
Moving up to the Elite and Premium trims, buyers gain features such as LED tail-lights, a carbon fibre-effect dashboard, alloy-look interior door handles, chrome exterior handles, a smart boot lid, proximity key with push-button start, and dual-zone climate control. The Elite and Premium also include an 8.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation and electric folding side mirrors.
Turbocharged engine joins the range
A major change for the 2015 Sonata in Australia is the addition of a 2.0-litre turbocharged GDi four-cylinder engine, producing 180 kW and 350 Nm of torque. This engine is standard on the Elite and Premium models, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The entry-level Active continues with a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre engine.
Premium model details
The range-topping Sonata Premium, priced from $41,990, adds 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45 R18 tyres, a panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, rear door curtains, a 4.2-inch TFT LCD instrument display, heated side mirrors, an electronic parking brake, electrochromatic auto-dimming mirror, an 8-way electrically adjustable passenger seat, automatic windscreen defog, front parking sensors, and high-intensity discharge bi-xenon headlights with static bending and auto-levelling functions.
Position in the Australian market
With the 2015 Sonata, Hyundai is targeting established players like the Mazda 6 and Toyota Camry. The new model’s combination of equipment, turbocharged performance, and competitive pricing is aimed at reclaiming ground in a segment where Hyundai’s i45 struggled for traction. The reintroduction of the Sonata name also signals a renewed push to attract private buyers as well as fleet customers.
The 2015 Sonata’s arrival follows other key launches in the segment and comes at a time when mid-size saloon buyers are demanding more technology and value at the entry point. Hyundai’s three-tier approach offers a clear step-up in specification and performance across the range.
