Hyundai brings premium design touches to Sonata while keeping costs low

The 2020 Sonata has styling that resembles a luxury car, but Hyundai has found ways to achieve the look while keeping the modest price point.

December 08, 2019 05:00 AM

PHOENIX — Looks aren't everything, but in the shrinking yet still competitive midsize sedan market, they sure can't hurt. So Hyundai is bringing premium design elements to its mainstream Sonata using manufacturing innovations to keep costs in check.

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