The new SONATA, one of Hyundai’s most popular vehicles in the region, has been reimagined and transformed, boasting an ideal proportion of sporty design cues.
and high-tech details and proven performance and efficiency, that inspire those who are not afraid to express individuality.
The popular mid-size sedan with a sleek four-door-coupe look that highlights Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy.
Built on Hyundai’s third-generation platform, the Sonata delivers a completely re-engineered driving experience,
- “The new Hyundai Sonata will surely deliver on the promise of providing a sporty premium experience for drivers and passengers,” said Brayn Park, Head of Hyundai Motor Middle East & Africa HQ, “Born to rise again, The new SONATA has been dramatically rebuilt, with aggressive styling and delicate high-tech details, making it sportier than ever”.
Design
This new SONATA On the front, Sonata’s horizontal layout integrates Hyundai’s signature Seamless Horizon Lamp and wide-set hidden headlights for a futuristic look. A new grille and larger air intakes create a more dynamic and aggressive appearance. A continuation of At the rear, the new H-lights emphasize Sonata’s wide stance and high-tech character. The black spoiler-shaped trunk lid and exhaust-shaped rear end treatment promise sporty performance. The SONATA N Line, which is due to be launched in our region soon, is more dynamic than ever before. With distinct elements like the enlarge front bumper grille area, exclusive 19-inch wheels, and rear spoiler express bold attitude, while the dual twin-tip exhaust amplifies the N Line pure sportiness.
Interior
Inside, in keeping with its sporty looks, the new Sonata interior provides a driver-centric layout with high-tech details that support modern lifestyles. Sonata’s new interior ‘floating’ theme provides a futuristic environment, with a 3-spoke Steering Wheel, Panoramic Curved Display, Full Touch-type Air Conditioning Controller,
Smartphone Wireless Charger, and Ambient Mood Lighting among many other new features.
Visual elements combine to create a levitating effect, accentuated by design features which maximize the sense of interior space. One noteworthy application of the sleek gear selector Column-Type Shift by Wire (SBW), taking up significantly more convenient than traditional gear selector.
Connectivity while in motion is guaranteed with both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® integration, and a Qi wireless charging pad is available to keep smartphones topped up. Sonata now adds a second-row USB charge port, a nod to today’s connected rear-seat passengers. At the heart of the AVN system is an exceptional Bose Premium sound system equipped with 12 speakers.
Performance
Technical specifications include a choice of petrol powertrains to be offered for Middle East and Africa markets, Also the Hybrid G2.0 GDi HEV option will add more efficiency and eco-friendliness to the powertrain options.These new powertrain options include the Smartstream G2.5 GDi, with 194 PS and Maximum Torque of 246 NM. And the Hybrid G2.0 GDi HEV with 152 PS and 188 NM of torque. The N Line will boast a Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi with 290 PS and an impressive 422 NM of maximum torque.
The Sonata has a refined chassis with improved ride and handling, with updated designs for front and rear suspension, and revised steering to focus on responsiveness. The result is a communicative, nimble and comfortable sedan.
Driver Assistance and Safety
Featuring a wide range of safety systems, The new Sonata delivers on passenger protection, offering the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of Hyundai’s latest SmartSense technologies. Depending on specification, including:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance (RCCA)
- Safe Exit Assist
- High Beam Assist High (HBA)
- Surround View Monitor
- Safety Power Window
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Rear Occupant Alert
The new SONATA is currently available across the region in all Hyundai showrooms.
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