After launching the
facelifted Sonata earlier this summer, Hyundai has reshuffled its lineup a bit.
For instance, the 245 hp four-cylinder unit, which came with
an eight-speed automatic transmission, has been dropped from the Sonata Sport,
according to CarsDirect, which had access to Hyundai’s latest price guides.
This trim level,
which also brings a revised suspension and bigger brakes, is now available only
with the 185 hp 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder.
The turbocharged four-banger can still be had in the Sonata Limited. This,
however, starts at US$ 32,450, or US$ 4,850 more than the now discontinued Sport
2.0T.
Of course, besides
the more powerful engine, the 2018 Sonata Limited adds more equipment, as this
is the top-of-the-line trim level, sitting on top of the Sport, SEL, Eco and
SE. Introduced at last year’s New York Auto Show, the facelifted Hyundai Sonata
features revised exterior styling and updated cabin that gets an upgraded
infotainment system, modified instrument cluster and updated center stack,
among others.
Blind Spot
Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is now a standard safety tech, while
other driving assistance features available include the Lane Departure Warning
and improved Lane Keep Assist.