Hyundai Sonata 2018 UAE Prices & Specs

The Hyundai Sonata received a facelift for 2018 which included notable design changes, thus bringing the Sonata in line with its Elantra brethren aesthetically. The interior has been revised too, albeit slightly, featuring better quality materials. Mechanically, things remain the same, except for the turbocharged 2.0-litre variant now getting an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and a few touches to the suspension components for ensuring better ride and handling. The base model, known as Sonata GL in UAE, comes with 16-inch steel wheels, power windows and mirrors, fog lamps, keyless entry, rear camera, cruise control, 6-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with Bluetooth, ABS and one only airbag. The GL can be optioned up with 16-inch or 17-inch alloys, rear parking sensors, panoramic sunroof, leatherette steering, electric folding mirrors and a second passenger airbag. The top-spec Sonata GLS comes with auto a/c, subwoofer, front parking sensors, smart key with starter button, chrome door handles, blind-spot monitor, navigation, rear and side-rear sunblinds, electric parking brake, auto-dimming mirror, HID headlights with auto-levelling and washers, leather seats with front heating/ventilation, puddle lamps, solar glass, stability control and a total of 6 airbags. The Turbo Sport gets sports suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual twin-tip exhaust mufflers. The front-grille is slightly different and it also gets LED daytime running lights. The interior gets a new 3-spoke steering wheel, gear knob, instrument cluster and interior trim, along with Turbo stitching.