Speaking of "Muscular", Hyundai Sonata Getting Facelift, Too

[Flyn]

Artists sketches of the new Sonata show a more "sports coupe" looking version... with a turbo?

Hyundai Motor Group revealed two different sketches on its Facebook page yesterday. Each sketch shows four different Sonatas: the drawings on the left depict a facelifted model while the right two drawings show older versions of the car. Curiously, the leftmost Sonata pictured in the teaser receives a "turbo" badge, hinting at a new trim level for the midsizer.

The new hexagonal grille takes after the design of other new Hyundai products, including the 2018 Accent and 2018 Elantra GT. Along with a dramatic hood design, the facelifted Sonata also features a sleek back end that looks like it belongs on a sport coupe.

New styling on the left.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/hyundai-sonata-facelift-previewed-on-social-media/ar-AAnxtXQ

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[Mr Baytchos]

I like it but the turbo is nothing new. Unless they tune it different that would be nice.

 

[YoushallgoFo]

rwd? no?

 

[Stink Star]

Optima/sonata is the same car, FWD only

 

[Fish]

Optima/sonata is the same car, FWD only

Yup, and the Sonata got a redesign in 15. IIRC they dont have a coupe, so this would be pretty sporty looking. The turbos arent dogs. I have seen vids of stock turbo sonatas beating pulled GTPs.

 

[Stink Star]

Wife has an optima SXL and even though it has the driving dynamics of a piece of wet bread, it's not slow and has great features.

Oh and the optima also got a facelift in 16 I believe, but just a fascia redesign and interior refresh