Ask any Hyundai owner about their car, and they will talk for ten minutes straight as they rattle off all the features they love. Hyundai has become a brand whose name is associated with fine design and quality automobiles at a reasonable price point that is accompanied by an amazing warranty. Make way for the new Sonata, the Hyundai model that’s generating nothing but fantastic buzz.
This new model is available in six different trim levels, is loaded with standard features, and has nine different color options. Extensive safety and control features, accompanied by the now famous Hyundai warranty make the Sonata the car everyone wants to drive. The newest generation is guaranteed to have something to satisfy even the most particular drivers and Hyundai dealers as they start the process of buying a new car.
As far as exterior styling goes, the latest Sonata has all the beautiful and stylish lines expected from a luxury car. Chromed out and built to please, the body styling of the 2015 model has all the impressive curves of its counterparts. Not only does the Sonata’s exterior match the look of cars offered at twice its price, but it also has a multitude of options available for discerning drivers.
The SHIFTRONIC system, a Hyundai technology, offers the driver a chance to shift gears at will in an automatic transmission vehicle. The system can also recognize driving patterns and learn how the driver is shifting gears and accelerating. SHIFTRONIC then adjusts to match those habits, allowing the driver more control than is typically offered on an automatic transmission vehicle. This feature comes standard on every trim level of the Sonata, with the exception of the ECO model, which has its own dedicated transmission.
Every Sonata is offered in front wheel drive, allowing for better control and handling, and better adaptation to adverse weather conditions. With the lowest mileage per gallon offered at just over 20MPG in the city, the latest generation has all the fuel efficiency of other sedans in its class. The ECO model of the new Sonata boasts an impressive 28MPG, rivaling the gas mileage of smaller vehicles.
Premium standard safety features include blind spot mirrors, driver and passenger front and side curtain airbags, and a driver side knee airbag to protect the legs of the driver during impact. Adding to the feeling of safety in the Sonata, Hyundai offers tire pressure monitors, stability management, and stability control. Traction control systems can control the amount of spinning that happens when met with inclement weather, while Electronic Brake Force Distribution allows for optimum braking in every situation a driver may face. During an emergency, Hyundai’s Brake Assist technology will apply the highest level of force possible.
In a world of increasing technology, the tech features of a vehicle have been a top priority for drivers when they’re in the market for a new car. The Hyundai Sonata comes loaded with a wide array of standard tech-related features as well as a handful of excellent add-ons for the discerning buyer. Steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, and a stereo system equipped to handle any type of music are all standards for every model of Sonata. Blue Link technology, Hyundai’s competitive answer to OnStar, is offered on all but one model as standard equipment, allowing new Hyundai owners significant piece of mind and maximum control.
Each and every trim level of the Sonata is backed by Hyundai’s, now famous, warranty. A 10 Year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty that covers defective parts of the powertrain variety, such as the engine or transmission. Added on top of that fantastic warranty is the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty that covers just about everything that the powertrain warranty doesn’t cover including Bluetooth features, the audio system, or the battery for a limited time.
With the body of an expensive European model car, an abundance of power, and the reputation and warranty to back it up, the Sonata is emerging as a frontrunner in the competition for fantastic sedans on the market. Add into the equation a lower price point than many of its competitors, generous optional packages, and six different available trim levels, this year’s Sonata is looking like the car to beat for 2015.
With an ambitious goal to sell 100,000 Sonatas, Hyundai is making strides to create the car people want to drive, and so far they’ve done a fantastic job. For seven years running, they hit their 100,000 unit goal, a milestone not to be undersold. As it features a smooth and joyful drive with an ease-inducing warranty, the 2015 Sonata is showing up and showing off.
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