With the current generation Hyundai Sonata first appearing in 2009, We’re looking at a possible 2014 or 2015 introduction for the next generation Sonata, and development is of course already underway. Here is a first view at what the next generation Hyundai Sonata will look like, a camo-ed prototype unit snapped around the vicinity of the Nurburgring.
This car is most likely heading to the track as the driver (but not the passenger?) in the car is wearing a helmet, and you can even see roll bars inside. Hyundai’s test centre at the Nurburgring is due for completion this month, and will support Hyundai’s Russelsheim R&D centre.
It will help Hyundai tune in good ride and handling for its next generation cars, and if Hyundai manages to achieve what they want to achieve, journalists will be talking about the next generation Sonata being a ‘driver’s car’.
As you can see from the photos the new Sonata gets a new more upright grille. This is no doubt because of pedestrian crash test regulations, as the current grille is actually quite sloped. The shape of the roof remains coupe-like, but the upright grille gives the prototype an overall more stockier and more masculine look. You can see just a bit of the rear tail lamp graphics through the thick black disguise.
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