07/04/2017,
The Sonata is redesigned for 2018.
2018 Sonata Summary of Changes
ITEM
CHANGE FROM (’17MY)
CHANGE TO
(’18MY)
NOTES
Mechanical
Transmission (2.0T only)
6-speed Automatic Transmission
8-speed A/T on 2.0T models
Adds ratio range at top and bottom of output speeds
Steering System
Improved ride handling
Torsion bar stiffness increased by 12 percent
Improves steering response and feel
Steering System
Improved ride handling
New steering calibration
Improves responsiveness and on-center steering feel
Rear Suspension
Improved ride handling
Trailing arms thickness increased by 21 percent
Improves ability to manage heavy suspension loads
Rear Suspension
Improved ride handling
New bushings
Improves ride compliance w/ quicker response times
Exterior
Sheet metal changes
Significant styling refresh
New sheet metal:
- Hood
- Front Fenders
- Trunk
Bold, distinctive advanced redesign
Design changes
Significant styling refresh
New non-sheet metal:
- Front Rear Fascia
- Headlights
- Taillights
- Front Grille
Bold, distinctive advanced redesign
Wheels
Significant styling refresh
New 16, 17 18-inch wheel designs
Bold, distinctive advanced redesign
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard on Limited 2.0T
Conventional Sunroof
Improves weight and real world fuel economy
Headlights
HID Xenon Headlights
Avail. Limited; Std. Limited 2.0T
LED Headlights
Std. Limited Limited 2.0T
HID headlights replaced with LED headlights
Interior
Center Stack Design
Significant styling refresh
New center stack design
Adds dimension visual appeal
Steering Wheel
Four-spoke steering wheel
Three-spoke S/W
More modern design
Heated Steering Wheel
Not available
Available
Available on Limited;
Standard on Limited 2.0T
Multimedia
Navigation System
AVN 4.0 (800 MHz single core)
AVN 5.0 (1GHz dual core)
Available on Limited;
Standard on Limited 2.0T
Improved processor;
AM/FM/XM mixed presets;
New Bird’s Eye View (tilted perspective navigation)
Navigation System
Not available
HERE HD Traffic (Real-time Traffic Service)
In addition to SiriusXM® Travel Link® (3-month trial)
Does not require paid subscription
Wireless phone charging
Not available
Available
Available on Limited;
Standard on Limited 2.0T
Combined with AVN- equipped models for more charging options
Rear USB Charge Port
Not available
Available
Std. on SEL trim higher
Blue Link Connected Care
1-year trial
3-year period
On models equipped w/ BL
Blue Link Remote Package
3-month trial w/ credit card (CC)
3-year period w/o CC
On models equipped w/ BL
Blue Link Guidance Package
3-month trial w/ credit card (CC)
3-year period w/o CC
On models equipped w/ BL navigation
Safety
Blind Spot Detection w/ Rear Cross-traffic Alert Lane Change Assist
Std. on Limited Limited 2.0T
Standard
High demand feature
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Avail. Limited; Std. Limited 2.0T
Lane Keep Assist (LKAS)
Avail. on SEL Limited;
Standard on Limited 2.0T
LDW adds Keep Assist function
Colors
Gray Exterior Color
Shale Gray Metallic
Machine Gray
All-new for 18MY
Blue Exterior Color
Nouveau Blue
Electric Blue
Black Interior Color (Cloth + Leather)
Not available on non-Sport trims
Available on all trims
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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