Hyundai's Camry hunter takes shape

Sedans aren’t done just yet.

Hyundai is reportedly working on a new version of the Sonata sedan, and it has its sights set on the Toyota Camry.

Fresh digital renders from ChaFreak on Instagram give us a speculative view on what the new 2027 Hyundai Sonata could look like.

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It features the brand’s futuristic pixel design, with slim headlights and an angular body with some panel creases and edgy front bumper. It has more of a liftback silhouette rather than a conventional sedan look.

There aren't many details about the Sonata just yet, but there are plenty of dots that can be joined.

Its biggest rival, the Toyota Camry, is only available with hybrid power and a raft of Chinese challengers are fully electric but there are next to no options for plug-in or extended-range hybrids in Australia.

Hyundai only offers one variant of the current Sonata, which is the wicked-up N Line version with 213kW and 422Nm on tap.

Conventional hybrids rarely bring that kind of performance, but Hyundai could bring some sporty flair to the new Sonata with plug-in or extended-range hybrid power.

Extended range hybrids — also known as extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) — use a petrol engine purely as a generator for a battery, with the wheels driven exclusively by electric motors. This is paired with a battery of moderate size, which can also be charged by plugging into a charger.

This provides the peppy off the line performance of electric vehicles, but with out the range anxiety and the excess weight of purely electric vehicles.

There are question marks on whether Hyundai would bring a new Sonata to Australia, with the current version selling fewer than 400 examples last year.

The sedan segment has been given a boost recently with the advent of electric cars, with vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal proving to be some of the strongest sellers.