New grille looks like that of a Taurus to you? If so, you're far from alone. All Sonatas get LEDs in the lower front fascia, but Sports also get the dark piece of trim.
Paint it orange, and the new Sonata might grab as much attention as the old one. Much swoopier nose on the 2011-2014 Sonata.
Chrome fender strip and coupe-like rear roof line survived the redesign. The dramatically sweeping lines continued through the body sides, catching many an eye.
The Sport 2.0T is visually distinguished by 18-inch wheels and quad exhaust outlets. The roof line has allegedly been retained, but even from this angle the old car was more dramatic.
Interior styling is similarly much less dramatic. Old car also more dramatic inside, but this compromised perceived roominess and had fewer fans.
No complicated knob-based system here. Just clear, simple controls. New horizontal emphasis does increase perceived roominess.
Sonata Sport 2.0T bucket gets larger (but still widely spaced) bolsters and contrasting piping. Among the roomiest rear seats in the segment.
Peak output is down by 29 horsepower, but there's a 20 percent bump at 1,500 rpm. The air filter is especially easy to access.
State-of-the-art assembly plant in Montgomery, AL, operates around the clock. Will another redesign yield another bump in sales?