The previous Sonata was a solid contender, but for 2011, the Hyundai Sonata vaults itself to the top of the class.

• Pros

Smooth ride, high fuel economy, comfortable and handsome cabin, spacious trunk, capable handling, impressive value, strong safety scores, lengthy warranty.

• What's New for 2011

For 2011, the Hyundai Sonata is completely redesigned.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Air conditioning
• Trunk light
• Simulated alloy trim on dash
• Front reading lights
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• In Car Entertainment
• Element antenna
• 6 total speakers
• 104 watts stereo output
• AM/FM stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• USB connection
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Tires and Wheels
• Steel wheels
• 16 x 6.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P205/65R16 94H tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring