The saucy new Hyundai Sonata was unveiled in South Korea this week, and it’s poised to give the carmaker an upgrade in the ultracompetitive midsize-sedan segment when it hits the U.S. market in 2010.
It’s a dramatic departure from the current model, which is a solid if staid four-door. The Sonata uses Hyundai’s new design language, called “fluid sculpture,” and the side panels are marked by prominent lines that swoop back into the taillights. The grille, headlights and front end all have a bolder look as well.
