DN8 Sonata stands lower to the ground, with its width extended by . Its wheelbase is lengthened by and total length by . The eighth-generation Sonata uses a new third-generation architecture and uses Hyundai's latest "Sensuous Sportiness" design language which was first previewed by the Le Fil Rouge concept. The styling is less conservative and more pronounced compared to the previous generation. It now sports a fastback-like shape and features driving lights which run all the way up the hood and full-width, C-shaped taillamps. The interior has been redesigned significantly as well, with an optional 12.3-inch digital cluster and 10.3-inch centre screen. The safety system, which comprises three radar systems, five cameras and thirteen ultrasonic sensors, allows for driver-assist features such as standard adaptive cruise control, forward-collision braking and lane-following assist. N Line On September 22, 2020, Hyundai introduced the Sonata N Line. The N Line is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre Smartstream four-cylinder gasoline engine producing and of torque, mated to an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, sharing its powertrain combination with the 2021 Kia K5 GT. In addition to the upgraded engine and transmission, the Sonata N Line also features more aggressive exterior and interior styling over non-N Line Sonatas (these include larger, special aluminum-alloy wheels and tires, darkened exterior trim, a special black-painted grille, dual exhaust pipes, "N Line" badging on the rear trunk lid and leather-wrapped steering wheel, red interior stitching, special interior trim, and combination leather and Alcantara-trimmed seating surfaces). Markets North America Trim levels for the Sonata are SE, SEL, SEL Plus and Limited. It is available with two engines at launch, both of which are inline-fours: a turbocharged 1.6-litre unit with and a naturally aspirated dual port injection 2.5-liter unit with . The latter engine replaces the previous 185-hp 2.4-liter unit. A performance-oriented "N-Line" model with a more powerful engine made its debut on September 22, 2020. South Korea In South Korea, the DN8 Sonata was released with four engine options, which are 2.0-liter one hybrid and three versions with 2.0-liter gasoline, 2.0-liter liquefied natural gas injection and 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engines. The Sonata Sensuous was released on April 21, 2021. The exterior styling of the Sensuous 1.6 turbo model is applied to the 2.0-liter gasoline model, while adding black metallic outside mirrors and a rear bumper diffuser. Australia The DN8 Sonata was released in Australia in June 2021, after a two-year break of