The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata , which debuts the new Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language, has been showcased at the 2014 New York International Auto Show . The 2015 Hyundai Sonata’s design is more refined and the car’s front end has become all the more sophisticated. It may be noted that the 2015 Sonata is considerably safer than the outgoing model, which is due to the increased use of Advanced-High Strength Steel (AHSS) on the platform.

It’s becoming a trend to see more and more companies integrate their products with Apple’s CarPlay, whether it be car manufacturers or makers of in-dash systems. The latest to join the movement is Hyundai, announcing that navigation-equipped 2015 Sonata models will feature the recently unveiled in-car infotainment system from Apple. Hyundai says that adopting CarPlay was an easy decision for its engineers, since it provides an interface that’s already familiar to iPhone users and takes advantage of the new Sonata’s 8-inch touchscreen. More importantly, Hyundai’s plan to feature CarPlay makes it one of the more cost-effective brands to do so — and that’s a great thing.