Jacksonville Hyundai Sonata Dealership Still Has The 2011 Car Of The Year

The 2011Hyundai Sonata was recently named International Car Of The Year at the North AmericanInternational Auto Show in Detroit, and now Jacksonville Hyundaifans can test-drive one at Hyundaiof St. Augustine. The 2011 Sonatawas the talk of the convention this year, surprising everyone with its styleand drivability. MSRP begins at$19,195.

SaidICOTY Executive Producer Courtney Caldwell: “With a completely new look for 2011, the Sonata really tookus by surprise. Hyundai laces the new Sonata with serious hardware includingsporty suspension tuning and a strong powertrain that achieves best-in-classfuel economy scores. Combine that with a stunning shape and design, it truly isa complete package that will satisfy the emotional connection consumers seekwhen shopping for a mid-size sedan.”

The 2011Hyundai Sonata also won the much-coveted Top Safety Pick award from theInsurance Institute For Highway Safety, receiving the maximum score for allcriteria. The 2011 Sonata is beingcalled the new gold standard in mid-sized sedans. It was also the first car to receive a 5-star rating fromthe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after they introduced theirnew, more thorough criteria.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Under theSonata’s hood is a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that gets 198 horsepowerand 184 pound-feet of torque. Thiscan be upgraded in the Turbo trim to a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbochargedengine that gets 274 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. All trims have 6-speed automatictransmission and front-wheel drive. Fuel economy rates as 22 miles per gallon city and 35 miles per gallonhighway: the best of its class.

TheSonata’s many safety features will please Jacksonville Hyundai shoppers. Its 4-wheel anti-lock braking systemuses Electronic Brakeforce Distribution to add power to the appropriate brakesduring high-intensity maneuvers. Along with electronic stability and traction control, the system doesmore than any before to help prevent sudden collisions. All trims also come standard with 6airbags: driver and passenger front airbags, first row torso-protection sideairbags, and head-protecting curtain airbags in both rows.

Conveniencefeatures include XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth connectivity in every trimlevel. The control panel hastouch-screen GPS navigation and mp3 capabilities. The trunk is also one of the largest in its class with 16.4cubic feet of storage space.

JacksonvilleHyundai Sonata customers looking for their perfect vehicle can call Hyundaiof St. Augustine at (888) 292-9681 or visit them online at http://www.2011-hyundaisonata.comtoday.