The Hyundai Sonata ranks number one out of 21 affordable mid-size cars.
This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Sonata, as well as reliability and safety data.
Critics say Hyundai Sonata is a strong value that excels with a spacious, stylish interior, good fuel economy and strong engine choices.
Auto critics agree that the Hyundai Sonata has an attractive, and well-built interior.
Other recognitions which the Hyundai Sonata has got are:
While initial price is always a prime issue in any new vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate “best deal” also entails factoring in a number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses.
To help bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world’s most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organisation, calculated and integrated data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year period.
In 2012 Kelly Blue Book decided to go one step beyond and formally recognise the best-in-class entries with their inaugural 5-Year Cost to Own Awards for 2012.
The annual MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the definitive list of best automotive picks for a range of lifestyles.
This year, a team of 15 judges, comprised of MotorWeek’s editorial staff, evaluated more than 150 cars, trucks and utilities. Decisions are based on performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and dollar value.
The winners represent what MotorWeek considers to be the best in each class.
Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Genesis, Equus, Tucson and Santa Fe achieve highest safety ratings.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage that result from crashes on the nation’s roads.
Its research focuses on three main areas: human factors or preventing crashes by changing driver behaviour; vehicle factors, or reducing deaths and injuries by improving vehicle design; and environmental factors, or changing roadway design, signs and signals to reduce crashes.
Consumers Digest recently awarded the Hyundai Sonata sedan a “Best Buy”.
The ratings are based on behind-the-wheel assessment, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities.
The Sonata took a Best Buy award in the Family Car category.
The Automotive Best Buy Awards reflect Consumer Digest’s view of which 2011 vehicles offer exceptional value for money.
Hyundai continues to break down barriers illustrating its consumer lifestyle compatibility with the 2011 International Car of the Year win for the 2011 Sonata.
The award was presented at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The ICOTY Awards honour vehicles based on lifestyle compatibility and the emotional connection between car and consumer.
