The NHTSA makes changes to their crash test rating and the Sonata scores a perfect 5 star overall crash rating!

The NHTSA changes their crash test, making it tougher to receive 5 stars.  A few of the changes are the all new side-pole test and a wider range of test dummy sizes.  The new side pole test simulates a car sliding sideways into a pole or tree and can reveal the weaknesses that are not shown in the traditional barrier test.  The other change is the different crash-test dummy sizes, which creates a visual of trauma occupants of all sizes would endure during a collision.  With all of these changes, the Hyundai Sonata received 5 stars overall while the Toyota Camry only received 3 stars and the Nissan Versa was at the bottom of the list, only scoring 2 out of 5 stars.

http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/5-Star+Safety+Ratings/2011-Newer+Vehicles?loc=interstitialskip

Sonata is named one of KBB's top 10 family cars

The Hyundai Sonata has been named one of KBB's top 10 family cars.  The top 10 list is based off of safety, economy of operation, comfort, good resale value and reasonable price.  The Sonata features four wheel anti-lock brakes and is the only midsize car to receive a five star safety crash rating under the National Highway for Safety Administration and received the top safety pick honor from the Insurance for Highway Safety.  Not only does the Sonata have astonishing safety features, but it also has advance technological features like; bluetooth, homelink, navigation system with voice recongnition and an integrated touch screen, and satellite radio.
http://www.hyundainews.com/Corporate_News/Corporate/2011-02-28_KBB_Family_Car_Award_Release.asp

Hyundai Sonata becomes the most shopped vehicle in the automotive industry

According to Complete, a Kantar Media Company, the Hyundai Sonata has been the most shopped vehicle, triumphing over the Toyota Camry, both the Honda Accord and Civic, and the Ford Fusion.  There was an eleven percent increase in Hyundai shoppers in January compared to January of 2010.  This year is expected to be the strongest year for Hyundai, with the all new Sonata Hybrid, averaging 40 mpg and the all new design on the 2011 Elantra which also averages 40 mpg!!!  You can also get the Sonata with a Turbo instead of the 2.4 liter engine.  The Sonata's design isn't the only reason why it is the most shopped car, it also has to do with it's amazing safety features.  The Sonata is the first midsized sedan to receive a five-star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 
http://www.hyundainews.com/Corporate_News/Corporate/2011-02-22_Sonata_Most_Shopped_Vehicle_Release.asp