There’s been no shortage of Hyundai-related blog posts on Pricing Insider in the past year or so, and we think the near-celebrity status the Korean automaker has achieved in the industry is well deserved. Apparently we’re not the only ones, however, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2011 Hyundai Sonata a coveted Top Safety Pick award—the company’s first ever in its 24 years in the U.S. market.
As one of the highest honors in safety, this award marks yet another milestone for Hyundai as they shift towards better quality and more competitive offerings. And Hyundai couldn’t have built a better car to launch them into the next decade.
The 2011 Sonata is expected to compete on even ground with Camry and Accord. But with a turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder option in place of a V6, the Sonata will offer both power and efficiency—likely a taste of things to come in the mid-size segment. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata lands in U.S. dealerships soon.
