Sonata News

More consumers shopped for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata in May than for any other vehicle in the automotive industry, Alexandria Hyundai announced.

Compete, a Kantar Media company, compiled data across all major brands and found that the Sonata appeared on 130,000 car shopping lists, more than Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and Ford Fusion, vehicles often at the top of such lists.

With so many customers researching the Sonata online, it comes as no surprise that the sedan was a large contributor to the tremendous success Hyundai experienced in June.  As a company, sales were up 35 percent compared to the same month last year.  The Sonata added to that increase with gains of its own, up 49 percent from last June.

For the third straight month, the Sonata was also America’s third-highest selling mid-size, well ahead of other vehicles in its class such as Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion.

Sales aren’t only up for June, but for the year to date as well with Hyundai on pace to surpass 500,000 vehicles sold for the first time in company history.

Hyundai also increased market share year-over-year for the 18^th consecutive month.  The most recent numbers drove Hyundai’s market share to 11.6 percent, a substantial increase from just the 7.6 percent it held in December of 2009.  That figure is also higher than Nissan’s current 11.2 percent and is within striking distance of Honda at 12.9 percent and Toyota at 14.2 percent.

“Consumers are discovering that the all-new 2011 Sonata builds on the nameplate’s legacy of value with exciting design, best-in-class fuel economy and outstanding residual value,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The combination makes Sonata a top contender in the competitive mid-size category, so we are pleased, but not surprised, by the market reception so far.”

The Hyundai Sonata is fast becoming one of America’s most popular vehicles while still remaining one of its most affordable.

To discover the reasons why, visit Alexandria Hyundai in person or on the web: http://www.hyundaisonata2011.com/

Award winning 2011 Sonata at Alexandria, VA Hyundai dealer

For 2011, the Hyundai Sonata, available at Alexandria Hyundai , is completely redesigned.

Smooth ride, high fuel economy, comfortable and handsome cabin, spacious trunk, capable handling, impressive value, strong safety scores and America’s best warranty (10 years/100,000 miles) have made the 2011 Hyundai Sonata from Alexandria Hyundai an appealing choice for Portland consumers. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata’s consistent favorable reviews have earned the prestigious AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award. The Sonata scored the highest ratings ever in the 14 year history of AutoPacific’s vehicle satisfaction research hence AutoPacific is awarding the 2011 Hyundai Sonata with its first-ever President’s Award.

Owners of the new 2011 Sonata rated the importance and satisfaction with their car on 48 different attributes. These attributes ranged from styling to warranty to image to acceleration. It is a very comprehensive list.

The factors most important to owners of the 2011 Sonata are: overall quality, warranty, value for the money, reliability/dependability, fuel economy, ride, feeling safe while driving, safety features, exterior and interior styling, driver’s seat comfort and handling.

The importance of exterior and interior styling to Sonata owners is substantially stronger than for a typical Premium Mid-Size Car owner. In fact, when asking how satisfied they are with the exterior styling of the Sonata, owners rated its styling almost perfect. Discerning  consumers will love the fluid styling of the 2011 Sonata from Alexandria Hyundai.

Other than aesthetics, consumers rated the Sonata on overall satisfaction, exterior size, warranty, interior styling, exterior color, braking, fun to drive, reliability, fuel economy, feeling safe while driving, safety features, overall quality, value, cruising range, seating capacity, and image. In all of these areas, Hyundai owners rated the 2011 Sonata higher than or equal to the 2010 model year leader in the class.

Consumers in the Alexandria, VA  area who are market for an affordable, mid-sized family sedan can shop Alexandria  Hyundai’s inventory online and find great deals on the award winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

Hyundai Motor America revealed its April sales set an all-time record for the month with 44,023 vehicles sold, as announced by Alexandria Hyundai dealer, Alexandria Hyundai. The record-setting sales mark a 30 percent increase over last April’s results and the 16th consecutive month with increased market share compared to last year.

Alexandria Hyundai, serving Alexandria and the neighboring communities, combines what is quickly becoming one of America’s favorite brands with the best and most attentive customer service in the area.

The Sonata and Tucson were key models in the impressive month for Hyundai, with sales increases of 57 and 271 percent, respectively. The safe and attractive Santa Fe was up 59 percent, while the Genesis had a nine percent gain and its 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.

“For the second straight month, our all-new Sonata is the third-best selling mid-size car in the country in retail sales, well ahead of strong rivals such as Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice present of national sales. “We’re glad to see Sonata’s unique combination of great design and segment-leading 35 mpg fuel economy is resonating with America’s car buyers.”

The entire Hyundai lineup is resonating with American consumers, and its time for Alexandria customers to find out why.

Learn more about the No. 1 Alexandria Hyundai dealer

To see the vehicles that are setting sales records and turning heads, visit Alexandria Hyundai dealership, Alexandria Hyundai, at: http://www.alexandriahyundai.com