Hyundai released the first pictures and details of the updated Sedan Sonata, which will premiere at the Motor Show in Chicago on Feb. 6. In Russia, this model is known under the name NF.


The front of the car became slightly resemble sedan Genesis, at the expense of a new chrome grille and bonnet convex. Also available to new colors and 17-inch wheels, a new design.

Original Equipment Hyundai Sonata now includes connectors for connecting USB-and iPod-devices, bizonal climate control, heated seats, a system of stabilization and ABS, but as an option available to navigation system with touch screen.

Inside changed torpedo design, center console and instrument panel. To finish the cabin used the same materials as for SUV Hyundai Veracruz. Also, a new interior color «Cocoa Brown».

The model will be offered to North American clients with two types of gasoline engines. Cheap version is equipped with four 2.4-liter engine capacity of 175 hp with maximum torque 228 Nm. As reported in the press release, the South Korean company, it would be more economical than the four power units Toyota Camry and Honda Accord ".

Top version is equipped with a 3.3-liter V6, which has received additional 15 hp and 5 Nm of torque (total power - 249 horsepower, maximum torque - 310 Nm). Cars equipped with this engine, automatic transmission aggregated five "Shiftronic".

In the United States renewed Hyundai Sonata starts to sell at the end of February.