Hyundai details next-gen Sonata's new platform architecture

The new platform is stiffer, safer and lighter.

Hyundai has shed more light on the third-generation platform that underpins the redesigned Sonata.

The new platform architecture aims to improve the Sonata's competitiveness in the shrinking sedan segment, reducing weight and increasing fuel efficiency.

Engineers lowered the position of heavy equipment to drop the car's center-of-gravity and enhance lateral stiffness. The changes are said to make the car more stable.

The new Sonata will feature more power and a better driving experience, accommodating Hyundai's next-generation 'Smartstream' powertrain.

The redesigned Sonata is scheduled to arrive on the market later this month.