The Hyundai’s 2018 Sonata and Elantra GT have been recognized as finalists in the 2017 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their striking and bold design. IDEA highlights outstanding and unique design in a wide range of categories such as transportation and sporting goods.

The 2018 Sonata builds on the success of previous generations while introducing a number of dramatic design changes that are aligned with Hyundai’s evolving design philosophy. The progressive design results in a bolder, more sophisticated exterior with precise lines and distinctive styling cues that create an unconventional and eye-catching design theme. From the front, the new grille combines with the vertical LED daytime running lights and the narrower headlights engulfed by the sculpted hood for a sportier and more purposeful appearance. From the side, the car’s designers have created a more dynamic attitude by enlarging the trunk lid to counterbalance the lower, wider front grille, making the hood appear longer and sleeker. Inside the new Sonata, the center stack has been enhanced with larger features to create a more striking appearance. Revised audio and ventilation controls are given “rocker” buttons, enhancing the car’s premium feel.

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