Hyundai Sonata celebrates its 30th anniversary: List each generation model

2015 means a lot to Hyundai Sonata model in which it will celebrate its 30th year. D-segment sedan was launched for the first time in 1985 and since then, the Sonata has become an important key to the success of Hyundai. Since its launch, 7.3 million units of Sonata have been sold worldwide.

In the US, Sonata was introduced in 1988 and since then, he has brought the name of Hyundai as famous car manufacturers. Hyundai Motor America has sold 2.3 million units of Hyundai cars and 80,000 units of the Sonata Hybrid is a model that was introduced in 2011.

In Malaysia, sales of Sonata really jumped immediately after the generation before the model (is known as Sonata YF) was introduced in 2010. In 2013, he was given some good added that, among other things, actually gives this sedan a significant rally, especially in terms of engine and comfort.

LF recent Hyundai Sonata for sale in Malaysia in December 2014 and appears to have been received by local buyers are more comfortable to be out of options typical D segment.

First generation (1985)
This car was one of the first Hyundai model designed by Hyundai designers of their own. This first generation Sonata has created a legacy in which more than 1 million units were sold in Korea.

Second Generation (1988)
Unlike the first generation that uses the rear-wheel racing, the second generation Sonata switched to front-wheel racing for the convenience mempertingkatkan train depths of space. As the first model trains were designed independently Korea, they are straight and angled forms have shifted towards them form a more organic and aerodynamic. Model 'facelift' to the second generation was introduced in 1991 and it is the first model is affixed with the logo of Hyundai Baharu which has been updated.

Third generation (1993)

90s saw the transition from analog technology to digital technology. Third-generation Sonata is not out of the mainstream of modernity when it has recorded strong sales helped by major attractions such as the side mirror automatically and features Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).

Fourth generation (1998)
The fourth generation Sonata was launched in 1998 and it has become the best-selling model in terms of sales in Korea from February 1999 until August 2000. The fourth generation has been on sale in Europe and it is equipped with engine and gearbox "Hyundai Intelligent Vehicle Electronic Control (HIVEC) developed by Hyundai. It has received the highest score in the survey in 2004 conducted by JD Power Initial Quality Survey.

Fifth generation (2004)
The fifth generation Sonata was designed to be a medium-sized sedan world class. The theme of his designs European designs and it shows the premium features. The fifth generation is equipped with advanced features and it has the security features that are very high that he won praise from the automotive world of the media and buyers.

Sixth Generation (2009)
Sixth-generation Sonata is one of the model car Hyundai has revealed the design philosophy called "Fluidic Sculpture Design '. The bold design of this Hyundai coupled with powerful engines and impressive performance pushed total sales up to a record and made the sixth-generation Sonata was the most popular model in the Hyundai family. Furthermore, the Sonata Hybrid model first introduced this platform in 2010.

Seventh Generation (2014)
The latest generation Sonata has been designed to improve the 'Fluidic Sculpture Design' previous generation. Variants of this seventh generation has introduced a hybrid variant for the first time and Plug-in Hybrid model. Both variants have been introduced in the 2015 Detroit Auto Show ago.