Despite downward sales trends in the segment, 2018 shaping up to be a model year for new sedans. Both the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been introduced as completely redesigned models. Hyundai, keen on not being left behind, has debuted a refreshed Sonata.

Much like the goals of the Camry and Accord design teams, Hyundai has set out to “revamp and extensively improve” the Sonata, the current generation of which debuted in 2015, according to John Shon, Manager, Product Planning at Hyundai Motor…