2021 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE title and identifies FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 assessed that the visible front-end damage supports the unverified FRONT END damage claim; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE title status could not be confirmed from the photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the front-right corner. The bumper cover is severely torn and detached, with a large painted section hanging forward from the vehicle. The headlamp assembly in this area is visibly broken or absent, leaving the lamp opening exposed with internal components visible. The front fender is severely crushed and sharply deformed around the wheel opening and forward edge. The adjacent front corner of the hood is moderately bent, with an uneven edge next to the damaged fender and headlamp area. A lower bumper and front-trim section is also detached and extending outward below the grille. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, and an automatic eight-speed transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea and is identified with the SEL trim. Factory-equipped safety and driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. The extent of the visible front-end damage means the bumper, headlamp, fender, hood alignment, front trim, and underlying mounting or structural components should be inspected and repaired or replaced as required. The hybrid system, wiring, cooling components, sensors, and front-end safety systems should also be tested before the vehicle is considered roadworthy. The provided findings do not confirm the condition of any concealed components or the vehicle’s mechanical operation.