Italdesign continued its collaboration with the Korean manufacturer, which began back in 1970. With the Sonata, Hyundai’s aim was to create a medium-high range three-box saloon designed mainly for export.
The bonnet envelops the grille and light clusters and blends into the bumpers to give the Sonata a well-proportioned and sinuous look. The flush connection between the doors guarantees good aerodynamics, as does the choice of concealing the windscreen wipers beneath the bonnet line.