Hyundai Sonata wins MotorWeek's 'Drivers' Choice Award' for Best Family Sedan

The recipients of the 12-category awards were revealed at the Chicago Auto Show.

This year, a team of 15 judges, comprised of the writers, producers and crew of MotorWeek evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks in, looking for superior performance, technology, practicality and dollar value. Each vehicle tested underwent thorough road and track tests and comprehensive competitor comparisons. Sonata beat other vehicles in its class by combining performance, safety and comfort in an attractive and affordable package for families.

'Hyundai is honored to take home this award from MotorWeek recognizing Sonata as the Best Family Sedan,' said Mr. Issam Abu Nabaa, General Manager of Juma Al Majid Establishment-Hyundai. 'The Sonata's blend of advanced safety features, ergonomic interior design and impressive performance truly offer something that everyone in the family can appreciate.'

'Hyundai Sonata is the first Korean-brand car to ever win the Best Family Sedan award, and did so with a tremendous value combination of roomy comfort, quality assembly and most of all safety,'

said John Davis, host of MotorWeek. 'Standard ABS, skid control and curtain airbags, simply outclassed the mighty Camry and Accord.'

The all-new 2006 Hyundai Sonata can be defined by two simple words: refined and confident. Designed and engineered over a four-year period in concert with voluminous customer feedback, the Sonata surpasses competitors like Honda Accord and Toyota Camry with class-leading standard safety technologies, generous interior room and standout value.