In pics: 2023 Hyundai Sonata makes a global debut with an all-new design

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Hyundai has updated the Sonata for the global market. However, the sedan has been missing from the Indian market since 2015. It was discontinued because of poor sales figures.

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Hyundai has updated the Sonata for the global market. However, the sedan has been missing from the Indian market since 2015. It was discontinued because of poor sales figures.

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The Sonata is now based on Hyundai's new design philosophy. So, it does look like the elder sibling to the new-gen Verna which was recently launched in the Indian market. 

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The Sonata is now based on Hyundai's new design philosophy. So, it does look like the elder sibling to the new-gen Verna which was recently launched in the Indian market. 

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The interior of the 2023 Sonata has been redone as well. It follows a minimalistic yet modern approach. 

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The interior of the 2023 Sonata has been redone as well. It follows a minimalistic yet modern approach. 

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There are two 12.3-inch displays. One for the drivers' display while the other one is for the infotainment system. The climate control is also new and gets touch controls. 

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There are two 12.3-inch displays. One for the drivers' display while the other one is for the infotainment system. The climate control is also new and gets touch controls. 

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Hyundai says that the interior has been upgraded to increase the passenger experience and the interior also a driver-focused dashboard design. 

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Hyundai says that the interior has been upgraded to increase the passenger experience and the interior also a driver-focused dashboard design. 

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Hyundai has not revealed the engine specifications of the Sonata. The pre-facelift version was sold with plug-in hybrid powertrains and multiple petrol engine options. The Sonata N Line was offered with a more powerful petrol engine. 

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Hyundai has not revealed the engine specifications of the Sonata. The pre-facelift version was sold with plug-in hybrid powertrains and multiple petrol engine options. The Sonata N Line was offered with a more powerful petrol engine. 

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The AC vents are arranged in such a way that they look like a single piece stretchting throughout the dashboard. Overall, the interior design does look up-market. 

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The AC vents are arranged in such a way that they look like a single piece stretchting throughout the dashboard. Overall, the interior design does look up-market. 

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The Sonata N Line offers some trim upgrades that make it look sportier. Ideally, it should also be more powerful than the standard Sonata. 

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The Sonata N Line offers some trim upgrades that make it look sportier. Ideally, it should also be more powerful than the standard Sonata. 

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The Sonata N Line gets more aggressive and sportier looking front bumper. There are different alloy wheels as well. 

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The Sonata N Line gets more aggressive and sportier looking front bumper. There are different alloy wheels as well. 

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There are full-width bar LED lightbars in the front as well as at the rear. Hyundai says that the Sonata has been designed with aerodynamics in mind to improve efficiency and stability.

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There are full-width bar LED lightbars in the front as well as at the rear. Hyundai says that the Sonata has been designed with aerodynamics in mind to improve efficiency and stability.

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At the rear, the lightbar forms an ‘H’ pattern. The coupe-like side profile has also been carry forwarded. 

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At the rear, the lightbar forms an ‘H’ pattern. The coupe-like side profile has also been carry forwarded. 

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