Commenting on the launch of the all new Sonata Transform, H S Lheem,MD, HMIL, said “It is our endeavor to constantly upgrade our products.Sonata is a proven success globally and offers high end luxury, topnotch comfort and advanced safety features. The all new SonataTransform is aimed at further delighting our customers as itsuccessfully integrates all the key attributes of a premium sedan.“

Whats new in sonata transform?

* Exterior Styling changes in the new sonata transform includes doorhandles, front and rear bumper insert, outside mirror housing andwaistline molding.

* The new sonata transform also gets rear defoggers, fog lamps and twin exhaust,

* Inside the new sonata transform you get 2-tone beige interior,auto head lamp off (battery saver), wood-grain finish inserts onsteering, dashboard and door panel.

New sonata transform is powered by the advanced second generationTheta family of gasoline engine which produces a generous 175PS@6000rpm of maximum power and a peak torque of 23.8Kgm @4000 rpm resultingin robust acceleration and a quick throttle response. The 2.4 litre,four cylinder, DOHC engine is assisted by a Variable Intake System(VIS) and VTVT technology which makes it highly fuel efficient as wellas a refined unit. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The diesel variant of new sonata transform powered by a 4-cylinder,2-litre Common Rail engine (CRDi) with a Variable Geometry Turbocharger(VGT) is both frugal as well as an efficient performer. With a peakpower of 150PS@3850 rpm and max torque of 32.1kgm@2000 rpm it generatesenough performance to delight the enthusiast. The diesel (CRDi) variantof new sonata transform will be available with both - a 6-speed manualand a 4-speed (H-Matic) automatic transmission.