The mid-size sedan segment is fierce competitive and major competitors like Honda, Ford, Toyota and Mazda are frequently seen delivering more features while indulging in price wars. However, there are very few sedans that manage to win the hearts by delighting the customers. The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is a sedan of that belongs to this breed of mesmerizing sedans. Time and again, Hyundai has strived to reinvent the Sonata to suit the needs of upcoming generations.
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata comes with a fresh face that will appeal even to a teenager. Hyundai has retouched every element of the exterior including the hood, the trunklid, headlights, taillights and bumper. The retouching has reshaped the car’s personality and the 2018 versions look more aggressive and masculine. Except for knobs and the steering wheel, the interiors haven’t been reworked extensively. Besides modifying the exteriors, Hyundai has also provided some interesting features under the hood.
It is boosted by a 185-hp 2.4-liter engine that enables the car to zoom from 0 – 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds. The car is equipped with blind-spot monitoring and a USB port for the rear-0passenger who wishes charge mobile devices. Moreover, it also comes equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assistant. The driving has been made smoother and more comfortable by a modified suspension system.
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata comes in 4 variants that include 2 limited versions. The price of Sonata’s base SE version is $22,050 while the limited and the limited 2.0 T version are priced at $27,400 and $32,450 respectively. The premium is justifiable by the hi-tech features provided in these vehicles. Moreover, the sports and the limited versions are fitted with a 245-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that delivers more power. The Sonata also comes in sporty versions and this shows that Hyundai is willing to cater to different segments without compromising on quality and price.
