The Sonata receives an extensive refresh for the new model year including a new eight-speed automatic, cascading grille, narrower headlights and taillights, a new hood, front fenders, a larger trunk lid, new wheel designs, available LED headlights, and a new rear fascia. Inside, the center stack and steering wheel have been redesigned, and the 2.0T model differentiates itself from the rest of the lineup with a mesh grille, black bezel headlights, a black lower front bumper, black DRL surrounds, dark chrome exterior trim, and chrome on the rear diffuser. Blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert are now standard on all trims.