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It’s so good, they made it again. Hyundai’s best-selling car, the Sonata, has been given another makeover – and it’s the best yet.

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It’s so good, they made it again. Hyundai’s best-selling car, the Sonata, has been given another makeover – and it’s the best yet.

When a car model sells over 7.3 million units, you know it’s something special. First launched back in 1985, Hyundai’s Sonata was an instant hit the world over. Revered by automobile enthusiasts for its family friendly features and smooth ride, the Sonata sedan has evolved over the years, embracing industry advancements and maintaining its huge popularity.

Each generation of the Sonata has surpassed the last. From improved aerodynamic design to new digital technology, enhanced engine performance to European style elegance, it has gradually built a reputation for excellence, safety and supreme style over the decades.

The latest seventh-generation Sonata ups the ante with a fluid design and seamless performance. With a refined balance and sophisticated interior, the Sonata VIII offers superior drivability to the mid-sized market.

In any family vehicle, safety is a maker’s top priority. The new Sonata demonstrates outstanding protection, from its high-strength steel structure to enhanced visibility and control and multi-placed airbags. You’ll sleep better, knowing your loved ones are secure.

Hyundai has also evolved to understand the little extras that people are delighted by. Some of the features making the new Sonata extra special are its wide, panorama sunroof, elegant welcome light door handles and innovative puddle lamps. The smart trunk and the integrated memory system, which remembers multiple drivers’ favourite seat and mirror positions, also speak to the human side of Hyundai.

The all-new model zooms past others of its size in its green capabilities too. A world leader in eco technologies, Hyundai has released two hybrid versions of the current Sonata model. Both Plug-In Hybrid and Hybrid versions* showcase Hyundai’s advanced green technologies and environmental philosophy. Look out for the upcoming IONIQ hybrid model that’s set to raise the bar on eco-friendly vehicles.

The Hyundai Sonata has seen some big changes over the last 30 years, but the latest model is a triumph in terms of technology and design. We can’t wait to see what the future will bring.