A 2024 Hyundai Sonata Station Wagon Would Look Pretty Much Like This

But while we don't know how much it will cost when it arrives in the New World, we are confident it will be a bit more expensive than its predecessor, which is a $25,450 affair for the entry-level model, bar the $1,115 destination charge.

According to the Korean company, the 2024 Sonata will launch with a turbocharged and naturally aspirated engine, as well as a hybridized option. The 2.5-liter mill is currently good for 191 hp (194 ps/142 kW), whereas the turbo'd unit powering the N Line makes 290 hp (294 ps/216 kW). The current hybrid uses a 1.6-liter four-pot, but the new one brings a 2.0-liter mill that produces 150 hp (152 ps/112 kW) in its home market, 30 hp less than the pre-facelifted iteration.

In Australia, Hyundai has decided to keep offering it in a single configuration. Thus, the Sonata N Line soldiers on for the 2024 model year, featuring the same lump as before and bringing the refreshed styling inside and out. It packs the 12.3-inch infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a touch-type climate control panel, LED ambient lighting, USB-C charging ports, Nappa and suede upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, panoramic glass roof, and others.

As anyone can tell you, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata comes in a single body style. But what if the sedan was to be joined by a station wagon? With this idea in mind, the peeps at Kolesa have imagined a five-door version of the mid-size car using the Aussie-spec N Line. The renderings are on the realistic side, and between us, we like what we see.

During the pixel-manipulating process, it has retained the same design up to the B pillars, including the wheels, though it sits a bit closer to the ground. Further back, it has an extended roofline, bigger three-quarter windows, and a tailgate that copies the shape of the trunk lid of the real thing. It would obviously have a much bigger cargo area and would be able to haul more voluminous items.

Considering that family wagons are not as popular anymore, with most customers favoring a crossover or an SUV instead, it doesn't make any sense for the Korean car marque to spend its resources on such a body style. But that doesn't mean it wouldn't look cool, especially in the sportier N Line configuration. The question is, would it be cool enough for you to buy it, or would you rather stick to a high-riding vehicle instead?