Sayonara Sonata? Report Claims Hyundai's Family Sedan Is Reaching The End Of The Road | Carscoops carscoops
According to South Korea’sCiting a company insider, the publication says the automaker hasn’t started development of a next-generation Sonata and it’s an “open secret” that the car will be discontinued. However, it’s execution isn’t imminent as a facelift is expected to be introduced next year. That should keep the model fresh for a few more years, before it is reportedly dropped.We’ve reached out to Hyundai for comment, but the Sonata’s death would have been unthinkable not long ago.
and serve as a replacement for the original Ioniq. Of course, given the overlap with the Sonata, it’s possible the Ioniq 6 may serve as its replacement as well. It’s also interesting to note that Hyundai has previously said “trucks and SUVs have taken over the U.S. market” and “any OEM serious about electrification can’t afford to ignore this segment shift.” The change in consumer preferences has resulted in the death of numerous sedans in America including thereveals Hyundai sold nearly 200,000 Sonatas in America as recently as 2016, but the numbers have fallen significantly since then.
While an insider told the publication they “can’t rule out an electric Sonata,” the company is said to be “prioritizing the development of a compact electric car rather than a less popular midsize vehicle.” The overlap with the Ioniq 6 may also make a Sonata EV redundant.
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