Images of Hyundai ’s restyled Sonata sedan have been leaked ahead of the car’s official North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. The Sonata’s mid-cycle facelift isn’t radically different from last year’s car, but does include revised front and rear fascias, new wheels, an updated interior and Hyundai’s second-generation Theta engine.
Compared to Hyundai’s first-generation of Theta engines, the Theta II offers better power and acceleration but increases fuel economy while decreasing emissions. The improvements were made through the addition of a variable induction system as well as variable valve timing.
The 2009 Sonata is currently on sale in Korea with U.S. sales beginning in early 2008.
Check back for more details and live pictures after the Sonata’s official unveiling later this week.
