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2020 Hyundai Sonata brings arresting style to New York

There's nothing else quite like it.

Andrew Krok

April 17, 2019 11:34 a.m. PT

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The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has made its debut at the 2019 New York Auto Show.

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It's a wild departure from the traditional style of the outgoing Sonata.

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Like many other new sedans, it has more of a fastback shape.

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However, it does eat into rear headroom a smidge.

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Even the base model is positively loaded with tech, including an 8-inch touchscreen.

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Hyundai will also debut Digital Key on the new Sonata, which lets you use your phone as a key to unlock and start the car.

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All Sonatas come with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, high-beam assist, lane-keeping assist, lane-follow assist and driver attention warning.

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US models will have a choice of two engines.

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Base SE and SEL models will use a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter I4 with 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, while SEL Plus and Limited trims get a 1.6-liter turbo-4, with 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft.

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