Successive generations of Sonatas have advanced design ideas in terms of appearance, and the design of the 11th generation model seems to be more acceptable to the public. The line above the bonnet retains the design of the previous model, while the continuous light strip and exaggerated front grille give the car a sporty look.
Completely redesigned look.
The LED light strip is the mainstream design today, which integrates daytime running lights and turn signals, LED light sources for the lower headlights, and adaptive high and low beams as standard in all models.
AEB active braking is standard on all models, and all but the lowest-spec models are equipped with Level 2 driver assistance functions including lane centering and full-speed adaptive cruise control. The 360 panoramic image is only visible on the high-spec model.
The design lines of the previous generation have been retained on the sides. The length of the car is 10 mm shorter than that of the previous generation. The wheelbase is 15mm shorter, but it still leads its competitors in its class.
There are four different shapes of the wheels, the 2.0T top is paired with 245/40R19 Michelin Haoyue 4 comfort-oriented tires, which also perform well in braking performance, and the 2.0T is equipped with 235/45R18 cool black wheels with NLine logo on the rim covers.
The rear end has the same idea as the front face, and the design above the trunk lid is highly consistent with the previous model. The redesigned rear taillights and the quadruple exhaust once again enhance the sporty feel of the vehicle.
The interior has been replaced with a dual screen.
The interior design retains the functional layout of the previous model. Above the center console is a dual-screen design, the gear lever is moved behind the steering wheel, and under the center console is a USB-C port, a wireless charging pad, and a 12V power supply.
The leather steering wheel with a new design has a four-way manual adjustment, and the middle logo is replaced by a horizontal line with four small dots.
The gear lever has been moved behind the steering wheel, slightly lower than the usual pocket gear, and is controlled by a knob. The left side of the dashboard has a fingerprint recognition function, and the driver can quickly unlock the configuration information after entering the identity information, but this configuration only appears on the top two configurations of the 2.0T.
Except for the lowest-spec model, the rest of the models are equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster. The two sides of the instrument are speedometers and speedometers, and the display position of the instrument is fixed and unadjustable, and the driving information is only displayed in the middle position.
After the shift lever was removed, the layout of the functions under the center console has been slightly changed, and the multimedia and air conditioning functions have separate physical buttons for easy operation. After connecting to the mobile phone through the USB port below, you can switch between charging and connecting to the car through the button on the right.
The seat configuration has been improved from the previous generation, except for the lowest-spec model, all other models have electric adjustment of the main and passenger seats and front seat heating. The seats of the 1.5T model are made of imitation leather, while the 2.0TNLine model is made of leather/suede hybrid material. The 2.0T top-of-the-line model also comes with ventilation and a memory function for the driver's seat.
The two USB-C ports under the rear exhaust air vents are standard for all models, and the 1.5T top, 2.0T, and 2.0T top-of-the-line configurations have rear seat heating functions. All models do not support reclining of the second row of seats.
The maximum horsepower is class-leading.
The front double-layer noise-reducing windows are exclusive to the 2.0T model. All models with the 1.5T top-of-the-line and 2.0T models are equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The 1.5TPro version is available as an option. The key is divided into functional areas with the design of a modern car logo, which has a unique design. There is a remote control button on the right side, and the high-end models can park the vehicle outside the car.
The automatic opening function of the trunk induction is standard for all models, and the 1.5T top configuration, 2.0T top configuration, and 2.0T sub-top configuration models have an electric trunk function. The trunk opening is large and the interior space is relatively regular, the second row of seats cannot be reclined, and the regular trunk volume is 480L. In terms of power, the 11th-generation Sonata continues to use 1.5T and 2.0T engines, the 1.5T power parameters remain unchanged, and the 8-speed automatic manual transmission is replaced, and the 2.0T model has increased its power, with a maximum horsepower of 250Ps.
Although the horsepower of the 2.0T model is the largest in its class, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.3 seconds is not fast for a horsepower of 250Ps.
Among the 6 models, if you do not have high power demand, the 1.5T top-of-the-line model with a guide price of 162,800 yuan can be your first choice, with functions such as L2 assisted driving, 18-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, digital key, steering wheel and rear seat heating.
If you have a certain demand for power, the 2.0TPro version priced at 173,800 yuan can be your first choice model, such as NLine kit, 360-degree panoramic image remote intelligent parking, double-layer noise-reducing windows, electric trunk, fingerprint recognition and other functions are equipped.