Though substantial design adjustments normally occur when a automobile transitions to the following era, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata is technically a facelift for the eighth-gen mannequin launched in 2019. The obvious novelty is on the entrance the place the midsize sedan has obtained a large LED gentle bar in the identical vein because the Kona crossover, Staria minivan, and the bigger Grandeur sedan. Official pictures present the usual mannequin and the sporty-looking N Line.
The extra fascinating of the 2 will get a brand new design for the quad exhaust suggestions and unique 19-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai has additionally revised the taillights with a flatter design as the sunshine signature now not extends to the higher space of the trunk lid. As well as, the H badge has been moved barely decrease, under the sunshine bar. Each the common and N Line flavors get redesigned bumpers making the rear look barely extra aggressive.
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Vital adjustments have occurred contained in the cabin as effectively the place the 2024 Sonata is the primary Hyundai to get a flowery curved show à la BMW’s iDrive 8. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster together with the infotainment touchscreen of the identical measurement are enclosed in a chunk of curved glass. Whereas BMW has dropped the shortcuts to the local weather settings, the devoted HVAC panel remains to be out there right here, however now with touch-sensitive controls.
Different modifications we’re noticing is the continual air vent design, a brand new steering with the 4 dots (H in Morse code), and the gear selector moved to the steering column to provide the middle console a cleaner look. Doing so has allowed Hyundai to increase the central armrest and add a palm relaxation for additional consolation for the driving force. Total, it seems the standard contained in the cabin has gone up a notch with the mid-cycle facelift.
Hyundai intends to have the 2024 Sonata on show starting March 30 on the Seoul Mobility Present the place it’s anticipated to launch particulars in regards to the technical specs. Spy photographs have revealed a prototype with a sticker that mentioned AWD, however nothing is official for now.
