The 2011 Hyundai Sonata
, acclaimed for it’s modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan
segment, made the Forbes list of this year’s Best Cars for Commuters.
Forbes recognizes Sonata’s fuel efficiency, reliability and space to get
drivers through daily commutes with ease.
“More than 42 million Americans spend at least 30 minutes in the car
on their morning commutes. Seven million spend over an hour,” said
Forbes auto reporter, Hannah Elliot. “For that kind of time spent in
traffic, it pays to have a reliable car: something spacious enough for
comfort, small enough to get good gas mileage and durable enough to
withstand the occasional fender-bender. This year mid-size sedans like
the $19,395 Hyundai Sonata are best for surviving the slog.”
“The 2011 Sonata is a smart buy for commuters looking for
class-leading comfort, a large interior and advanced standard safety
technologies,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai
Motor America. “Couple that with a four-cylinder engine producing
impressive fuel economy with the power of a larger V6, and the Sonata is
the perfect mid-size sedan choice for drivers commuting to work.”
To compile the list, Forbes started with new vehicles listed as Consumer
Reports “Recommended Picks” for 2011. “Recommended Picks” are models
that have average or better predicted reliability and that meet Consumer
Reports' safety standards and have performed well in accelerating,
braking, handling, comfort and other user-oriented tests. Of these
vehicles, the 11 with the best combination of highway fuel efficiency,
legroom and headroom made the list. For more information about the Best
Cars for Commuters from Forbes, visit http://www.forbes.com/2011/02/08/best-cars-for-commuters-business-autos.html.
