[Tufast]

Rendered Speculation: 2010 Hyundai Sonata looks Geni-good
by Dan Roth on Dec 19th 2008 at 10:01AM

Hyundai's Genesis might be knocked as "generic," but some would argue that the car is the most balanced, handsome design to ever issue forth from the Korean juggernaut (at least until the Genesis Coupe rolls up). Range toppers often define the style for the rest of the range, and there's rumored to be a Genesis-y Sonata on the way. Carparazzi's renderings could be nothing more than wishful thinking, but it's claimed that the images are a cross between spy shots of the new Sonata, known internally as YF, and the Genesis. Given the styling epiphany that's been going on at Hyundai during the past few years, the handsome car in these renderings may well be on the money. Style, value, and potentially a hybrid powertrain point to a bright future for Hyundai's melodic sedan.

 

[Tufast]

I know this is a little off topic. The above Sonata's styling is derived from the Genesis, so could actulally fall under Genesis info. But, a while back I ran across this Sonata concept & thought it was worth sharing.

Hyundai has kitted out their new Hyundai Sonata NF for public viewing at the Australian Motor Show 2006, which gives us a preview of a possible future high performance Hyundai Sonata model. The Hyundai Sonata SXi Concept is powered by a V6 engine driving the front wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission.
It also has Brembo brakes, lowered & stiffler suspension, BBS wheels, body kit, side markers, & lip spoiler. Pretty tight I think.

Hyundai Australia put the concept together to gauge public response to the model, of which if favourable, could mean we could see a high performance Hyundai going on sale perhaps sometime in 2007.

 

[Sabbasaun]

I think the current Sonata looks WAY better than the new Accord does. The 2010 looks even better. I like the integrated Hyundai symbol in the grill I think it is pretty sweet looking.