MotorWeek, America’s most popular automotive videomagazine show, recognized the Hyundai Sonata as the Best Family Sedan in its 2006 “Drivers’ Choice Awards.”  The recipients of the 12-category awards were announced during a press conference last week 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 John Krafcik, vice president of strategic planning and product development, Hyundai Motor America. “The Sonata’s blend of advanced safety features, ergonomic interior design and impressive performance truly offer something that everyone in the family can appreciate.”

 As a winner, Hyundai will be receiving an artist-commissioned original trophy designed by Dennis Simon, known nationally for his automotive illustrations.  MotorWeek will feature the Drivers’ Choice Award winners on a special episode to air on PBS beginning Feb. 10 and on the SPEED Channel beginning Feb. 13. 

 “The Hyundai Sonata is the first Korean-brand car to ever win our 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 other leading Japanese, European & American brands.

 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 other competitors with class-leading standard safety technologies, generous interior room and standout value.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer of Hyundai’s range of vehicles in Oman . With a nationwide network of showrooms and service centers, OTE Group ensures that Hyundai customers are never far from getting a wide range of high quality after-sales service. It is this strong partnership that continues to lead more customers to join the Hyundai family.