The 2017 Hyundai Sonata uses a four-cylinder engine across all models.
In 2017, Hyundai offered three powertrain options for the Sonata: a base gasoline engine, a turbocharged gasoline engine, and a hybrid setup. All are four-cylinder designs, and there is no V6 option for that model year.
Engine options in the 2017 Sonata
Below are the available four-cylinder powertrains, with key specifications for each.
2.4-liter inline-4 gasoline engine
The base engine is a 2.4L inline-4 that produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. It is naturally aspirated and paired with a conventional automatic transmission.
Key specifications for the 2.4L engine:
- Displacement: 2.4 L
- Cylinder arrangement: Inline-4
- Horsepower: 185 hp
- Torque: 178 lb-ft
In everyday driving, the 2.4L provides smooth, sufficient performance for a mid-size sedan, with balanced efficiency for its class.
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
The 2.0L turbo is offered on Sport and Limited trims, delivering about 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It is a four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission.
Key specifications for the 2.0L turbo:
- Displacement: 2.0 L
- Cylinder arrangement: Inline-4
- Turbocharged: Yes
- Horsepower: 245 hp
- Torque: 260 lb-ft
The turbocharged option provides stronger acceleration and performance, with fuel economy that varies depending on configuration and driving style.
Hybrid powertrain (2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with electric motor)
The Sonata Hybrid pairs a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output around 193 horsepower. This setup prioritizes efficiency for daily commuting and longer trips.
Key specifications for the Hybrid:
- Displacement: 2.0 L
- Cylinder arrangement: Inline-4
- Atkinson-cycle operation: Yes
- Combined horsepower: ~193 hp
- Electric motor integrated with gasoline engine
Hybrid models typically offer the best fuel economy within the Sonata lineup, at the expense of some outright acceleration versus the turbo.
No V6 option in 2017 Sonata
Hyundai did not offer a V6 engine on the 2017 Sonata. The lineup was built around four-cylinder gasoline and hybrid powertrains, emphasizing efficiency and balanced performance.
Summary
For the 2017 model year, the Hyundai Sonata used four-cylinder engines across all variants: a 2.4-liter base engine, a 2.0-liter turbo, and a hybrid configuration that combines a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with an electric motor. This approach delivered a mix of everyday practicality, brisk performance in certain trims, and strong efficiency without a V6 option.