Sonata News

In addition to its top rating for total value index, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has also been named the 2011 International Car of the Year, says Alexandria Hyundai.

There is no question that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is getting praise from all its critics in addition to the praise of Alexandria Hyundai drivers.  New awards and titles for the Sonata are announced almost weekly.  The Sonata just scored the highest ever on the Strategic Vision Total Value Index.  The Sonata won both the Special Total Value award and the 2011 International Car of the Year.

The International Car of the Year award is based on how a car is compatible for the lifestyles of drivers and the car meets the needs and goals of consumers.  Alexandria Hyundai drivers agree that the 2011 Sonata is perfect for driving both in Alexandria and on longer road trips.

“With a completely new look for 2011, the Sonata really took us by surprise,” said Courtney Caldwell, ICOTY Executive Producer. “Hyundai laces the new Sonata with serious hardware including sporty suspension tuning and a strong powertrain that achieves best-in-class fuel economy scores. Combine that with a stunning shape and design, it truly is a complete package that will satisfy the emotional connection consumers seek when shopping for a mid-size sedan.”

Alexandria Hyundai Drivers Choose the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

If that is not impressive enough, the 2011 Sonata also scored the highest out of 14-years of ranking cars off of the point system created by Strategic Vision.  The Sonata even beat out the competitors that were categorized as luxury vehicles.

“When the data came back on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, it was so impressive it prompted us to re-examine the data several times to be certain,” said Strategic Vision President Alexander Edwards. “The findings were solid with particular superiority with owners ranking Value for Money, Technical Innovation, Standard Equipment, Fuel Economy and great Warranty all wrapped in a vehicle with eye-catching styling.”

The 2011 Sonata features new Theta II 2.4 –liter gasoline direct injection, 198 standard horsepower, HD Radio Technology, Bluetooth, and XM Satellite Radio.  The 2011 Sonata is the complete package- and starts at a price that Alexandria Hyundai drivers will love- just $19,195.

“Consumer response to the all-new 2011 Sonata shows the strong appeal of Hyundai’s recipe of bold design, great quality, a segment-best 35 miles per gallon, and outstanding residual values,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Strategic Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

To find out more information about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata in Alexandria and the awards it has won or to test-drive one for yourself head to Alexandria Hyundai.

Alexandria Hyundai is proud to announce to its customers that the award-winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata is now available for lease or purchase.  Alexandria Hyundai customers are encouraged to come in and test drive the all-new Hyundai Sonata today.

Alexandria Hyundai shoppers will be blown away with the Hyundai Sonata’s eye-popping exterior.  Hyundai added a new a style to the 2011 Sonata and it doesn’t disappoint.  Drivers will cruise off with a raked roofline, shark-fin antenna, and a fresh sculpted grille.

The Hyundai Sonata comes with a standard with a powerful 2.4-liter V4 engine with 200 horsepower.  Alexandria Hyundai drivers that are looking for a game-changing engine at a low cost then look no further then the hair-raising 2.0 turbo V4 twin-scroll engine with 274 horsepower, which is more powerful than the V6 Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima.  These impressive engines come with the option of six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.

The Hyundai Sonata also leaves its competitors in the dust when it comes to fuel efficiency.  With an 18.5-gallon tank on all three trims available, the Hyundai Sonata allows drivers to go on long road trips with fewer stops to the gas station.  The multiple award-winning Sonata can get up to 24 mpg city and a whopping 35 mpg highway with the 2.4-liter engine and 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway with the 2.0T engine.

Alexandria Hyundai Customers Excited For Arrival Of Award-Winning Sonata

“The all-new Sonata also upholds Hyundai’s legacy of value with exciting design, best-in-class fuel economy and outstanding residual value,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

Alexandria Hyundai shoppers will be happy to know that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was a finalist for “Car of the Year.”  The 2011 Hyundai Sonata received a “Best Buy” award from Consumers Digest and was also named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety.

“Value, as we see it, is based on purchase price and ownership costs relative to quality, performance and subjective factors like comfort and design,” said Randy Weber, publisher of Consumers Digest.  “Few purchases are more important, or require more research, than buying a new vehicle.  Our analyses ensure that consumers are as satisfied with their auto purchase years after making it as they were on the day they drove off the lot.”

For more information on the award-winning Hyundai Sonata please call Alexandria Hyundai at 877-551-5769 or visit its website at http://www.alexandriahyundai.com today.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the ideal green car for Alexandria Hyundai fans.

The Green Car Journal will be announcing the winner for next years green car of the year this November.  The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is one of five finalists for the award.  The award goes to the car that proves to the least harmful to the environment while getting the most MPGs.

“What we’re witnessing today is an auto industry that’s rising to the challenge of providing vehicles that meet increasingly stringent emissions and fuel economy goals, while listening to the voice of the customer and offering these attributes in vehicles they want to buy, “ said Green Car Journal editors. “These nominees rise above the crowd as outstanding examples that forward environmental performance in meaningful and quantifiable ways.”

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid available at Alexandria Hyundai, has proven itself with a fuel economy of 37 city and 39 highway miles per gallon.  The Sonata also can reach 62 miles per hour when in all-electric mode, one of the highest speed hybrids can reach in this mode.

A special feature also lets the driver know how eco-friendly or efficient they are driving by showing images of the sky.  Starting from grey the more efficient you drive the more blue the sky gets.

“Making the cut to become a finalist for the 2011 Green Car of the Year among many other noteworthy models is an honor,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America.  “Hyundai is firmly committed to leading the auto industry in fuel efficiency and with the introduction of the Sonata Hybrid, we are offering consumers a fun-to-drive vehicle with a best-in-class highway fuel economy, a combination that is missing from hybrids in this vehicle category.”

I guess we just have to wait and see if the Sonata will take home the award.  Meanwhile get to your local Alexandria Hyundai dealer about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in Alexandria VA.