Hyundai is a pretty well known car company, but it hasn’t been around that long compared to other brands like Toyota and Ford. Just because it hasn’t been around 60-70 years doesn’t mean it isn’t just as good (or better!). The 2011 Chicago Hyundai Sonata has pulled out all the stops when it comes to luxury and style, and car buyers are riding high with Hyundai. Continue Reading…

Every year the staff at MSN Autos test drives 50 to 100 new cars.  From that they come up with a list of autos that they feel are the best valued for their class.  Many different classes are considered such as compact cars, trucks, luxury cars, and sedans to name a few.  Lucky for Hyundai, several of their models made the cut.  Let’s see which ones were included on MSN’s list. Continue Reading…

In my “pre-SUV owning years” I had a Hyundai Elantra.  Overall, I was happy with it. It was affordable, had everything I needed and it drove well.  Now, I take a look at the new 2011 Chicago Hyundai Sonata and think, wow, Hyundai vehicles have really come a long way.  They look more, can I say it, luxurious?  Granted, mine was a different generation for the Elantra, but I was and still am very impressed!  Continue Reading…

Going green is the thing to do these days, even car companies have jumped on the bandwagon.  It’s a good wagon to be on- helping the environment is something we need to do if we want to keep Mother Nature around for us and our children to enjoy!

A few months ago, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid showed its face at the New York Auto Show.  It has a modern/futuristic design setting it apart from other new and used Hyundai Chicago models.  The term Hyundai uses is “Fluidic Sculpture” to describe the design, who’s main job is to make the hybrid more aerodynamic. Continue Reading…

There is some great news concerning the 2011 Chicago Hyundai Sonata.  Not only is it a great looking and performing sedan, it is also very safe!  This new Sonata was the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick.

What are the criteria for a car, truck, crossover, or SUV to earn this honor?  The vehicle must be rated as a “Good” in front, side, rear and rollover crash tests.  It must also be manufactured with electronic stability control.  In addition to these, the IIHS has added a new rating area that is even more stringent than federal standards.  This being a new roof-strength test.  Very important in case of a rollover or serious auto accident.  In fact, this roof test forced some of the 2010 model winners off the list.

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