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Hyundai Sonata 2026 Price in Saudi Arabia

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Hyundai Sonata Key Specifications

Engine Capacity Rating

2.5 L

Fuel Type Category

Petrol Gasoline

Engine Power Output

194 bhp

transmission

Automatic

Number Of Seats

5 Seats

Hyundai Sonata Price by Year

Year

Price Range

2026
SAR 98K–138K
2025
SAR 88K–117K
2024
SAR 72K–76K
2023
SAR 62K–76K
2022
SAR 55K–60K
2021
SAR 62K–62K
2020
SAR 38K–61K
2019
SAR 29K–29K
2018
SAR 30K–50K
2017
SAR 31K–37K

Hyundai Sonata Price by City

City

Price Range

Riyadh
SAR 28K–98K
Jeddah
SAR 34K–117K
Dammam
SAR 62K–62K

Model Information

Specification

Value

Engine Assembly

2.5 L

Fuel Type Category

Petrol Gasoline

Engine Power Output

194 bhp

transmission

Automatic

Number Of Seats

5 Seats

Engine Torque Output

246 Nm

Engine Capacity Rating

2.5 L

Acceleration Performance

8.8 sec

Drivetrain Type

Front Wheel Drive

cylinders

4

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About Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a well-rounded midsize sedan offering strong interior space, modern technology, and competitive pricing in Saudi Arabia's family-car segment. The 2026 Sonata starts from SAR 101,016.

The range opens with the Fleet / L (Base), a practical entry point that still includes Hyundai's standard safety suite and infotainment essentials. The top-tier LTD Premium (Top) adds premium comfort features including ventilated front seats, a panoramic roof, a larger digital display, and an upgraded audio system — making it a strong alternative to similarly priced European sedans. Both trims run a 2.5 L petrol engine producing 194 bhp through an Automatic gearbox. With no fuel economy figure listed for the KSA specification, the Sonata is competitive on fuel efficiency for its class given its naturally aspirated setup in a midsize body.

Pros: the Sonata offers one of the more distinctive designs in the midsize sedan class — a welcome contrast to the conservative styling of many rivals. Rear-seat space and cabin quality at the price point are genuine strengths, and Hyundai's local service network in Saudi Arabia is extensive. Cons: the lack of a hybrid variant in the Saudi lineup puts it at a running-cost disadvantage versus the Toyota Camry Hybrid for high-mileage buyers. Resale values in the used market show a meaningful depreciation curve, which buyers should factor into total cost of ownership.

Formal residual-value data for the Sonata is not available for the KSA market. That said, 2023 Sonata examples currently list from around SAR 62,000 on CarSwitch — approximately 39% below the current new-car entry price — and 2024 examples from around SAR 72,000, showing a healthy volume of recent stock available for buyers considering the used market instead.

With the comparables field currently unpopulated, buyers cross-shopping the Sonata in Saudi Arabia typically consider the Toyota Camry, Kia K5, and Nissan Altima — all midsize sedans competing on space, equipment, and brand value in a similar price bracket.

Frequently asked questions

The Sonata starts from SAR 101,016 and competes closely with the Camry on space and equipment, but the Camry's available hybrid variant gives it a clear advantage for high-mileage Saudi drivers focused on fuel costs. The Sonata wins on styling distinctiveness and tends to offer more standard features at comparable trim levels.
The Sonata benefits from Hyundai's established service network across Saudi Arabia and the brand's generally strong reliability record in the region. The naturally aspirated 2.5 L engine is mechanically straightforward, which supports lower long-term maintenance costs compared to turbocharged rivals.
Moving to the LTD Premium (Top) brings a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a larger digital infotainment screen, a Bose sound system, and an upgraded digital instrument cluster — tangible comfort and technology improvements over the entry trim for buyers who spend significant time behind the wheel.
Used 2024 Sonata examples currently list from around SAR 72,000 on CarSwitch, while 2023 models start from around SAR 62,000 — both noticeably below the new-car entry price of SAR 101,016. Depreciation is meaningful but in line with segment norms, and the healthy volume of used stock means buyers have good choice if purchasing pre-owned.
The Sonata and K5 share the same Hyundai Motor Group platform, offering near-identical mechanical underpinnings and similarly sporty exterior designs. The K5 is often seen as the sportier sibling in styling terms, while the Sonata typically offers a broader trim spread and slightly more conservative pricing at the entry level — making the choice largely one of design preference and brand loyalty.