The Sonata's styling has grown ever-bolder throughout its lifespan, with mid-2018 updates giving the seventh generation a fresh look to continue the fight against its rivals.
The SE gets a trim-specific grille, with horizontal chrome bars given a floating effect within the hexagonal frame, while all other models get a new diamond mesh design and chrome surrounds. Another SE-specific detail is the lamp-type daytime running lights housed low and wide on the front bumper, while higher trims get large triangular housings with faux air intakes and vertical-stacked LED daytime running lights. The SE, SEL, and Sport models feature projector headlights while the Limited and Limited 2.0T feature LED headlight clusters.
B - B和车前lacked out on all trims (with a gloss-finished on Sport, Limited and Limited 2.0T trims) while the side sills of the Sport and Limited 2.0T models are given an additional chrome accent line and chrome door handles. Filling the wheel arches on the various trims are three wheel designs, ranging in size from 16-inches to 18-inches. Ten-spoke V-design alloys in a 16-inch size are standard on the SE, while the SEL, Sport, and Limited trims get split five-spoke 17-inch alloys. Reserved for the Limited 2.0T are sporty 18-inch Y-spoke design wheels. On the SE, SEL, and Limited there are single exhaust tips housed within a gloss black lower bumper design, while the Sport and Limited 2.0T get dual tailpipes. LED taillights are also incorporated into both Limited and Limited 2.0T models. Completing the exterior of the Limited 2.0T is a gloss black roof.
作为一个更宽敞sedans in its segment, the Sonata boasts fairly sizable exterior dimensions. It measures 73.4-inches wide and 191.1-inches long while riding on a wheelbase measuring 110.4-inches. Track widths vary from trim to trim as the wheels increase in size, with the narrowest width on the highest spec Limited 2.0T due to the 18-inch wheels in the arches, while all models maintain the same riide height and measure 58.1 inches tall. Curb weight varies based on trim and engine fitment from 3,247 lbs in the SE trim to 3,527 lbs in the Limited 2.0T as the heaviest Sonata.
Hyundai Sonata Trims | SE | ECO | SEL | Sport | Hybrid SE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Limited 2.0T | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid Limited |
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Max Width | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
Length | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. | 191.1 in. |
Height | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 58.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 58.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. |
Hyundai Sonata Trims | Curb Weight |
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SE | 3,247 lbs. |
ECO | 3,247 lbs. |
SEL | 3,303 lbs. |
Sport | 3,364 lbs. |
Hybrid SE | 3,497 lbs. |
Limited | 3,355 lbs. |
Hybrid Limited | 3,560 lbs. |
Limited 2.0T | 3,527 lbs. |
Plug-In Hybrid | 3,781 lbs. |
Plug-In Hybrid Limited | 3,814 lbs. |
Front Tire | P205/65HR16 |
Rear Tire | P205/65HR16 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
There are an available seven exterior hues to choose from, matching the lineup from the 2018 Sonata. There's the standard Quartz White Pearl, Symphony Silver, Machine Gray, and Phantom Black to choose from, while those looking for something a little more exciting might rather opt for Electric Blue, Lakeside Blue, or Scarlet Red. All colors are aailable on al trim and at no extra cost.