US News has posted its official automobile ranking, and Hyundai vehicles take to the podium!

Affordable Midsize Cars: #3 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Upscale Midsize Cars: #3 2010 Hyundai Genesis
Generally priced $25,000 to $40,000

Affordable Sports Cars: #2 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Generally priced under $35,000.

Affordable Compact Wagons: #1 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Generally priced under $25,000.

Stop by your new and used Hyundai Chicago dealer, Patrick Hyundai, to test drive any of these top-rated automobiles

So I’m in the market for a mid-size sedan and I’m looking at a few different options.  After all, there are a slew of mid-size sedans out there that all claim to the be the best, but they can’t really all be the best.  I mean, many would claim that their baseball team is the best MLB baseball team, but we have yet to see a 30-way tie at the World Series.  So right off the bat I’m skeptical.  I need to get my hands dirty and test out these cars.  Find out which one really is the best.

So I started making the rounds and I have to say, I was impressed.  All cars offered great amenities and each had appealing differences.  But there wasn’t one that stuck out.  Until I visited my Chicago Hyundai Dealership and had the opportunity to finally test drive the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.  Now I have to say, I’m really impressed.

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When Hyundai announced their 2009 Elantra Touring, I could not wait to get the chance to test drive it at my local Chicago Hyundai dealer. Being a big fan of the previous models, I was sure that this new model would be sure to live up to the same standards.

When I showed up at my Hyundai Chicago dealer I could not help but to test drive Hyundai’s new Touring model. That’s right, the hatchback is back. The 2009 Elantra Touring is a spicy little ride.

I realized all of the perks that this new model would be able to deliver. This new design offers much more room than before, with the most cargo capacity of any vehicle in its class.

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The Hyundai Elantra Touring offers a smooth ride, and a surprisingly spacious interior

Growing up, my siblings  favorite argument was about the back of the car. Neither of them ever had enough room, and heaven forbid either of them ever sit in the middle seat, or behind the driver and survive with a little less leg room. Now they’re older and wiser, but their arguments haven’t really progressed. Put the two of them in a car together and you only need to wait to see who will throw the first punch. With that thought in mind, I decided it would be a good idea to bring both of them with me to a Chicago Hyundai dealer for a test drive of a2009 Chicago Hyundai Elantra Touring.

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I had the chance to get in a Chicago Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the nearby Chicago Hyundai dealership again, but this time I took my Flip camera along with me to film the very knowledgeable salesperson, Josh, tell you and me all about the great Hyundai sports car experience.  Enjoy.

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