Seventh Generation Hyundai Sonata Arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Earlier today, Hyundai Malaysia launched the all-new seventh generation Hyundai Sonata. Key improvements in the all-new Sonata can be categorized into four areas – Strength, Stability, Simplicity and Detail.

Simplicity. 

The design of the all-new Sonata benefits from the refinement of the Fluidic Sculpture design language to 2.0 – offering sleeker aesthetics and a “Premium Touch” tactile presence. Inside the cabin, the interior layout has been redesigned into a horizontal T for added visual spaciousness and refinement. The instrument cluster has also been simplified by clustering display signs with similar roles together. The boot now benefits from a Smart Trunk system – stand near the boot with the smart key for 3 seconds and the lid opens automatically.

Stability. 

The all-new Sonata is always stable - suspension is enhanced with the front benefiting from enhanced responsiveness, angle and stability in steering and the rear from enhanced stability during high speed driving and turning. The design of the engine room improves aerodynamic performance, with a custom flat underbody normally only found in sports performance cars. As a result, the new Sonata is able to achieve a class leading aerodynamic coefficient of cd 0.27, the highest in the D-segment category.

Detail. 

The steering wheel offers the most ideal wheel shape, carefully designed to provide maximum comfort for every driving style. Switches are designated to be reached by thumbs, without letting go of the wheel. Lumbar support bolsters support the back in 4 ways (In & Out, Up & Down), ideal for long-distance travel. Hyundai engineers also created the Silent Door Sound, by tuning the sound of opening and closing doors and windows.

Strength. 

The car’s newly designed underpinnings contribute to an improvement in suspension performance and a greater structural rigidity over the previous generation model, resulting in 41% greater torsional strength and 35% greater bending strength than the outgoing model. 51% of the all-new Sonata's body is made of an Advanced high strength steel (AHSS), which is twice as strong as an ordinary steel plate. The all-new Sonata has been validated in extremely demanding environments, including Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife racing circuit, using tests such as Hyundai’s proprietary ‘accelerated durability tests’ which simulate up to 180,000 km of severe driving in a matter of weeks.

Uncompromised levels of convenience features are fitted to the all-new Sonata, providing it with the type of luxury, safety and technology equipment typically associated with cars from a segment above. A variety of premium features such as a panorama sunroof and up to six airbags emphasize Hyundai Motor’s commitment to delivering value beyond expectations. A first-in-class Audio Visual Navigator entertainment hub, available in the Elegance and Executive variants are powered by an Android 4.4.2 operating system that can be accessed via the touchscreen display panel fitted to the all-new Sonata. The all-new Sonata is available in six exterior colours: Ice White, Platinum Silver, Polished Metal, Remington Red, Dark Horse and Phantom Black.

Personally to me, the new Sonata resembles closely to the Volkwagen CC, but of course in a good way. Koreans never fail to impress over the aggression they display in taking over the Automotive Industry, and the Sonata seems like about to give the Japanese a very, very close battle.

Price for to this home to your front porch is as below:

Elegance B: RM 143 163.30

Elegance : RM 149 465.80

Executive: RM 157 673.80