Official sketches of the new Hyundai Sonata has been released by the Korean company and the car is expected to make its official debut in Korea on the 10th of September.
With a roofline that looks like it was inspired by the likes of the Passat CC and the one that started it all – the CLS, it definitely distances itself from the generic looks of the current generation Sonata with an all-new look that employs plenty of curves and ‘flame-surfacing-esque’ creases.
So okay, these are just sketches and its easy to make a sketch look good. There are actually some photos leaked of the Sonata in the metal that have made their way out onto the internet. Look after the jump for how the actual car looks like.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
nice car
Hyundai got looks but lack of performance.
not very much different though..
see how lag you are PROTON….keep your eyes open PROTON…
wow….
wow very futuristic, some more got CLK side..
The skecthes looks wayyy better than the actual one…I wonder why
yes, very CLS-ish…
I like CLS and i like this design too.
WOW!!! DAMN SEXY LOOKING CAR!!! Much much better than Toyota Camry…salute to Hyundai….i read that Hyundai is fast overtake Toyota and Honda in USA, so you see….Hyundai is the next global car brand to watchout for….No. 4 at the moment….
"Hyundai got looks but lack of performance."
Swt.. have u tried driving a korean car? zzz
man sonata had been evolute into more sportier,elegant,sleek, even sophisticate,let see what can proton make us perdana will look like??
beautiful car indeed. I think korean really work hard to get it design cue right this time. Both Hyundai and Kia really matured into a competitive brand. Next I see is emerging China car design and manufacturing. Some of them really have a good design car and only lack built quality. In no time I believe they will be as good as their Japanese or even german counterpart.
I hope, I really hope Proton would follow suit. Do not stingy to invest into their design department. Engineering and manufacturing alone is not enough to built a good car if they cannot produce an aesthetically beautiful and functional car. yes beautiful is subjective but knock it right and you will have a beautiful car that can sell well internationally. Do you prefer Saga or Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio in terms of design? if so why?
In terms of exterior design, I prefer the Saga to be honest.
i like cls but cant afford… this one looks like cls if price is affordable i might buy one…. but maybe test drive it first… bila nk kuar kat mesia nih…
Paul Sick
always Proton in a bottle
You have to look at the cars he compared it with. The Hyundais he mentioned are of the "older generation" where their design still abit "play safe" or sesat abit. The new Korean cars are fantastic! I love the Forte!
Ofcos i drove korean cars before . 5 of them to be exact. But may b as what paul said, the new cars r much better than those i drove.
I like the sketch more.
Paul is so patriotic….hahaha….but the saga looks not bad thought
I love saga too….rather than accent …in term of design of course
Wow, few words it looks not Ugly…but it looks so futuristic Scary! …
hey, at least the saga provides a decent around view for the back passenger.
i bet you can see almost nothing sitting at the back of this hyundai. makes me feel car sick.
Despite good effort from Hyundai, people here still would buy T & H badges.
People continuing to buy T & H badges without considering what other alternative brands are out there and what they can offer tends to show the maturity of the people. When you go to even lesser developed markets .. its even more prevalent ..
Nice attempt here. Can see copycat bits but still nice attempt
toyota and honda have a lot of work to be done man…
i still prefer proton though…come on people, support your own country dudes!
i mean compared to accent… Sonata is FANTASTIC… This car will beat Civic in no time at all..
the sketches are much better looking than those real ones in the leaked pics
ho damn, the koreans really catching up with the germans now.
but i still like the passat cc, absolutely beautiful and sleek man.
akupung said,
see how lag you are PROTON….keep your eyes open PROTON…
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Why dont you ask Perodua to do as this Hyundai?
(Perodua is more lags to design car even its own model)
so what are the price range ?? when will be launch paul ??
so what are the price range ?? when will be launch ??
wow wow wow!!!! nice design…sleek and stylish…couldnt believe that its hyundai…maker of not-so-beautiful elantra, accent, coupe…hehehe…anyway, way to go hyundai~!! all the best!!!
PROTON should be same…..
Hyundai CLS?
if it arrives here with the same pricing as the previous Sonata..huhh…dis will surely be my next dream car..replacing d lancer…hehe…anyway, 5k salary still cannot afford maa…
loving the centre console
The Koreans is taking the new Jaguar design language it seems.
The side exactly like merc CLS…
The center console area looks like EUROPE Accord especially the silver lining theree
The car in flesh is nicer than the sketches.
Hope Proton to follow suit…..?
Maybe just a hope la… for now.
Proton is now VERY HEAVILY depands on Japan & Korean technology, thus supplier, developing its new models.
Friends, do you think that those foreign suppliers would HELP Proton built cars with their heart & soul?
For me, don't dream la! No other NATION in this world would help other nation build an industry that later, kill their own.
So, my opinion is that whatever the obstacles and no matter how hard we have to learn, we have to build cars on our own.
So watch out and please learn Proton!
If not, than better let yourself go, otherwise you are just burdening the nation as it is now.
Paul, make sure you cover the debut bro.. Need to see the official pictures. And please try to get info when this car is coming and prices and specs. Accord and Camry owners beware..
Korean are proud to be driving all own-made car on the road..
wat about malaysian?
when can we have that day?
Nice piece of art Hyundai! This model gonna rock the world.
More pics here http://www.bobaedream.co.kr/board/data/data_view….
the SONATA is just taxi in KOREA…..the korean people so lucky to get this
In Thailand and Indon , ALTIS and VIOS serve as taxi (here is luxurious for us)
Here we just got the CRAP OLD SAGA or wira as taxi………WHAT a SHAME
Singapore also uses Sonata and Optima… How fortunate they are…
very aggresive design. more up-to-dates. will it sells well in malaysia?
Like the overall design, but the front grill may take sometime to get used to it.
Some reports mentioned about a 6-speed auto transmission for the 2.0 Theta-II petrol engine?
http://www.canada.com/cars/Next+Hyundai+So…4819…
Hyundai factors are cheap price(well for Singapore at least),They even overtook Toyota for a moment due to their harakiri style of price slashing.Interor and exterior is almost on par with Jap but not for performance.Only a handful of their models is superb while others Proton are much better