What’s New on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
For a long time, the Hyundai Sonata has been one of the top options for car buyers in the midsize sedan segment. Now that we’ve seen some of what’s new on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, we can confidently say that that won’t be changing anytime soon. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Sonata for 2018 yet, allow us to walk you through some of the major changes.
For 2018, the Sonata has been redesigned and looks more athletic and stylish than ever. It appears more assertive and handsome, with slimmer taillights and a completely new rear.
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Interior and Exterior Changes to the 2018 Sonata
More specifically, the exterior now has LED daytime running lights, while LED headlamps are available. You may notice in the rear that the Hyundai badge is larger, and there seems to be a good reasons for this, as the badge now houses the trunk release button.
Looking deeper, Hyundai has refined the chassis for the 2018 model in order to improve handling. Drivers can expect improved steering response and feel. In addition, those who buy a Sonata with the 245-horsepower turbocharged engine will find that it is now paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission, with ratio range added to the top and bottom output speeds, helping to deliver extra thrust from a stop.
Inside, the center stack and instrument panel have been redone to reflect the changes found on the outside of the vehicle. In addition to coming standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the 2018 model now has a USB port for the second row of seats. For those drivers who equip their vehicle with the available navigation system, the car will also offer bird’s eye view and traffic flow features.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Release Date
So, it seems there are quite a few things to be excited about when it comes to the new changes on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, but we know what you’re probably wondering… When can we get behind the wheel? We are just as eager as you, and thankfully, the wait shouldn’t be too long. Though no specific on-sale date is available, the 2018 model should start rolling out in the summer of 2017.
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To stay updated on the arrival of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata to the Melbourne and Palm Bay FL areas, feel free to contact us at Coastal Hyundai Mitsubishi.
