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What's new in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

• Hyundai's mid-size Sonata sedan has been completely redesigned for 2011. The new model bears very little resemblance to the previous model and is quite a bit larger, though it hasn't become any heavier. It's also much more fuel-efficient than last year and has a more powerful base engine.

Is the Hyundai Sonata a good car?

• Compared to most of its competitors in the mid-size sedan segment, the Sonata falls on the lower side of the pricing spectrum, right in line with its "value pricing" philosophy. In terms of projected resale value, the Sonata has climbed its way into the top half of the class. Which Model is Right for Me?

Who designed the Hyundai Sonata?

• While Hyundai was still struggling to find its design identity, it launched the second generation of the Sonata as its flagship model, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The first generation of the Sonata was the top trim-level for the Hyundai Stelar, a name dropped from 1989 onward.

Is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid better than the Camry?

• That's quite a bit better than the Camry Hybrid, though about the same as the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Safety features on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid include antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.