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Proudly announcing to all Jacksonville Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai of St. Augustine customers, the game?changing Sonata with its emotional ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design and all four?cylinder engine lineup, was the most shopped vehicle in January according to data from Compete, a Kantar Media company. Sonata has been on more shopping lists than any other vehicle in the industry in seven of the last nine months, continuing to top perennial leaders like Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and Ford Fusion, according to Compete’s analysis of consumer automotive shopping behavior.

If you own a Hyundai Sonata in Jacksonville, you’ll be pleased to know that Hyundai demand has continued its momentum with more than 268,000 in market shoppers in January, representing a 21 percent increase from December 2010. The all new 2011 Elantra was the second most shopped Hyundai model achieving a six month high in demand and a 39 percent increase from December. Industry wide, January shopper volume (2.8 million) increased 11 percent compared to January 2010, demonstrating the continued recovery in automotive shopping interest.

“Sonata’s ability to attract and engage consumers over the past nine months has been impressive and they have successfully converted many of these shoppers into actual buyers with Sonata sales up 150 percent in January,” said Dennis Bulgarelli, director of Automotive at Compete. “Shopping activity for the entire industry is up 11 percent, starting off what we think will be a strong year for the automotive industry.”

2011 Sonata Continues to Outsell

The Jacksonville Hyundai Dealer and Hyundai of St. Augustine would like all customers to know that Hyundai’s all new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four?cylinder engines, dynamic design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition.

The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4?liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in?house six?speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers class?leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard. Sonata is also available in Turbo and Hybrid versions, with Hybrid achieving class?leading 40 mpg highway fuel economy.

With many safety features, including Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Anti?lock Braking System, the Hyundai Dealer in Jacksonville proudly announces that the Sonata was the first midsize car to receive a five?star crash test rating under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new, more stringent 2011 system and an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick honor, placing it in a safety position unsurpassed in the industry.

“A year after its initial launch consumers continue to be attracted to Sonata’s exciting design, best?in?class fuel economy and outstanding residual value,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Starting off the year as the most shopped vehicle, Sonata is picking up right where it left off in 2010, when it set its U.S. sales volume record.”

Hyundai of St. Augustine, a leading Jacksonville Hyundai dealer, is pleased to share that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named a “Best Buy” in the Family Car category by Consumers Digest. The 2011 Hyundai Genesis was also recognized as a “Best Buy” in the Luxury Car segment.

While it’s certainly a source of pride for automakers when their creations receive such honors, awards from authoritative publications such as Consumers Digest are even more important to consumers who factor this information into their purchases.

A vehicle that earns the “Best Buy” label is judged so using behind-the-wheel assessment, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities.  The Sonata is a Best Buy in the Family Car category and the Genesis sedan is a Best Buy in the Luxury Car segment.

“Value, as we see it, is based on purchase price and ownership costs relative to quality, performance and subjective factors like comfort and design,” said Randy Weber, publisher, Consumers Digest.  “Few purchases are more important, or require more research, than buying a new vehicle.  Our analyses ensure that consumers are as satisfied with their auto purchase years after making it as they were on the day they drove off the lot.”

The Automotive Best Buy Awards reflect Consumers Digest’s view of which 2011 vehicles offer exceptional value for the money.  A panel of six automotive experts evaluates the vehicles from behind-the-wheel on an ongoing basis, both under real-world conditions in their own test-drives and at manufacturers’ new-model introductions.  They assess design factors including styling, accessories and amenities, cargo space, and fit and finish, as well as performance characteristics including starting and acceleration, steering and handling, ride quality and fuel economy.

“The all-new Sonata also upholds Hyundai’s legacy of value with exciting design, best-in-class fuel economy and outstanding residual value,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America.  “Both [the Sonata and Genesis] continue to exceed expectations for consumers in their respective segments.”

2011 Hyundai Sonata Jacksonville – Features

Since it was introduced earlier this year, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been one of the top-selling vehicles in America.  And it’s not hard to imagine why, according to Hyundai of St. Augustine.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata in Jacksonville offers outstanding performance and breathtaking style at a very affordable price.

Hyundai has broken the sedan mold with the Sonata’s well thought-out and finely-crafted exterior design.  It features sweeping lines suggestive of movement, which help give the Sonata a cohesive look.  Inside, the Sonata is equally attractive, with a sleek, clean, and modern appearance.

Research the 2011 Hyundai Sonata at Hyundai of St. Augustine: http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com

The Sonata, though, is about more than just looks.  Earning up to 35 miles per gallon – better than the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord – and offering up a healthy 200 horsepower, the Sonata also leads the way with performance.

But words can hardly do it justice.

To get an idea of all the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, a Consumers Digest “Best Buy”, offers, customers should call Hyundai of St. Augustine at 904-201-1901.

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