2024 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Limited

The auction records list the vehicle as having a salvage title, with hail damage identified as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo review supports the hail classification on the trunk/decklid: numerous small, shallow dents are visible across much of the horizontal panel, with the densest concentration near the center and toward both sides. No obvious paint cracking or chipping is visible at the dents. The hood appears largely smooth, and comparable denting is not clearly visible on the roof in the available views; therefore, the photos do not show widespread hail damage across all horizontal panels. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. An open gap with exposed mounting areas is visible in the upper central front bumper/grille area beneath the full-width light strip. A separate black trim-like piece is visible on the ground near the front of the vehicle, indicating missing exterior trim in this area. The available findings do not establish whether there is damage behind the bumper or whether the grille and mounting points require further repair. The VIN decodes as a 2024 Hyundai Sonata Limited sedan, manufactured in South Korea. It is identified as a hybrid electric vehicle with a 2.0-liter GDI NU PE gasoline engine and electric fuel system. Factory-listed equipment includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the extent of the hail damage, verify the front bumper and trim mounting areas, and check for any additional damage not visible in the provided findings.