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The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is making its first public appearance at the Seoul Motor Show. Aside from releasing fresh imagery, the South Korean brand is also sharing more details about its boldly redesigned midsize sedan. Power will be provided by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter, a turbocharged 2.0-liter (specifically for the N Line), and a 2.0-liter hybrid.
The "sensational styling" as described by the company comes along with lower noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels courtesy of body reinforcements and a different material for the steering wheel. These skin-deep changes for the Sonata also include a new crash energy distribution structure to improve side collision protection in case of an accident.
Hyundai says the 2024 Sonata can be parked remotely by controlling the car from the outside using a smartphone. It can also exit a parking spot by remotely reversing and forwarding. Other goodies include an electrically operated trunk lid, Rear Occupant Alert, and a plethora of safety and assistance systems varying from the front and rear collision avoidance alert to adaptive cruise control with stop & go functionality.
The display comes with a pair of 12.3-inch screens is complemented by a 12-inch head-up display, while over-the-air updates will improve the car's software post-purchase. Hyundai says Bose has tweaked its 12-speaker sound system for a better audio experience, and there’s no support for a digital key by using a smartphone or a smartwatch.
Expect the revised Hyundai Sonata will reach global markets later this year.
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