2018 Hyundai Sonata pricing revealed
Revised two model line-up headlined by styling and technology updatesHyundai is set to take the fight to the new European-derived Holden Commodore with a revised Sonata medium sedan landing this month.
First debuted at the New York motor show in April, the Sonata boasts new looks, a re-worked interior and added technology and safety features for 2018.
The line-up has been pared back from three models to two, comprising the Active ($30,990 plus ORCs) and topping out at the Premium variant ($45,490 plus ORCs). The Elite variant previously offered has been scrapped.
Headlining the update is new styling, distinguishable by a new ‘cascading’ grille and headlights and on the Premium, a new diffuser-style rear and twin-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, the Sonata’s dashboard has been updated with new switchgear, and there are new highlights.
The Active is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. Bringing 138kW/241Nm outputs, the entry engine offers a claimed fuel readout of 8.3L/100km combined.
Keyless entry and start, an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto, reversing camera, electric tailgate automatic headlights, Bluetooth and climate control are among the standard features of the Active.
On the safety front the base model gets six airbags, hill-start assist and the usual safety acronyms. However, the Active misses out on Hyundai’s Smart Sense safety suite, comprising adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert.
Higher up the food chain, the Premium employs a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 180kW and 353Nm. Paired with a new eight-speed automatic gearbox, the turbo-four returns a claimed fuel rating of 8.5L/100km.
The Premium gets over and above the Active: wireless charging pad, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding mirrors, LED lights front and rear, powered front seats with heating and cooling function, and an electric parking brake.
The Premium gets the aforementioned Hyundai Smart Sense safety suite as standard, but misses out on automated emergency braking, which isn’t available to our market, Hyundai Australia says.
The 2017 rendition carries over suspension and chassis settings from the current model, both of which are unique to Australian conditions thanks to a four-month, 100,000km tuning program
Both variants are backed by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
Tags
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
