The Hyundai Sonata is about to undergo a dramatic facelift that will transform it from today’s conservatively-styled car to something altogether more upmarket and prestige.
Similar to the Korean-market Hyundai Azera/Grandeur we showed you recently, the new Sonata adopts Hyundai’s latest design language, which is also evident on the i30 as well as models from the Genesis range.
Thanks to Hyundai-Blog for these sketches, we can see the new front end, which features a larger and more prominent trapezoid grille opening, with either dark cross-hatch on the Turbo or chrome horizontal slats on the regular version. The LED treatment for the triangular side vents appears new, with several of them now stacked vertically.
The rear is given a cleaner, more contemporary look with angular surface treatment and bold LEDs housed within the taillamp clusters. The number plate has been moved from the bootlid into the bumper, with a venturi underneath. SONATA lettering is spaced out across the bootlid.
This freshening will be Hyundai’s attempt to keep an all-new Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Mondeo at bay, with a range of petrol engines.
The facelifted Sonata will reach our shores in the second quarter of this year, by which time we should have pricing and more information for you.
