Hyundai has been on a roll lately, with successful designs like the Genesis Sedan, which won the marque its first North American Car of the Year Award in 2009. But the automaker's bread-and-butter midsize sedan, the Sonata, remains one of the most forgettable cars on the road.
Not for long.
Autoblog reports, "The new Sonata is a major departure from the current strong selling but incredibly bland model. The new one follows the current design trend towards more coupe-like styling with a sweeping shape, arched roof line and short decklid very reminiscent of the Volkswagen CC."
When it comes to the U.S. next year, Bloomberg reports, the standard engine will be a 2.4-liter four-cylinder more powerful than Hyundai's current four-cylinder mill, thanks to direct-injection technology.
Some analysts expect a lot from the new car. The Detroit Free Press writes, "Combined with Hyundai's steadily rising quality scores, the Sonata could be a game-changer for the Korean brand."
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