The Sonata hybrid aims to achieve fuel efficiency of over 20 kilometers per liter. The solar roof system, which is optional for, can generate electricity that will allow the car to travel about 1,300 kilometers a year, the company said. The 1.6-turbo model is equipped with the Smart Stream T-GDI engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Other specifications will be released later, a Hyundai spokesman said. A short overhang, sloping roofline, and low deck lid create a balanced feel, and Hyundai’s signature chrome accent now goes all the way into the hood, making it look even longer. It also has light emitting diode lighting built in. These cues bring the Sensuous Sportiness design to life, Lee said.

Sensuous Sportiness is defined by the harmony between four fundamental elements in vehicle design: proportion, architecture, styling, and technology. On the front, the Digital Pulse Cascading Grille, which makes the new Sonata look like a sports car, is sleekly connected to the bold and voluminous hood. The new model is also accentuated by two chromic lines linking the windows and daytime running lights. Ultra-wide taillights give the feeling of width. On top of the Sonata models, Hyundai also introduced its high-performance Veloster N and i30 N Line models as well as the Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell electric cars.