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How the new 2015 Hyundai Sonata was named a top rated sedan by Edmunds.com
Posted: Mar 27, 2015
The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata was named a Top Rated Sedan by Edmunds.com. This car model has always been praised for its style, outstanding features, powerful and efficient engine, and new innovations. The 2015 model was designed with the above features, while keeping the car abreast with the modern automobile technology.
How the rating was done
Edmunds.com testing team tests more than 200 new cars every year. These cars are classified in ten categories. The testing procedure involves three main processes. First, the drivers take each car on a standardized road test track. Then the testing team visits the publications test track to do instrumented testing in controlled conditions. Editors use this time to test the speed and performance of each car on the road. They develop ratings that help them to compare each car against rivals in its price range and size. After this test, each car is given an overall rating. Vehicles that receive an "A" rating are then rated the top vehicles by Edmunds.com. Edmunds testing team named 2015 Hyundai Sonata a Top Safety Rated vehicle after this test.
Why new 2015 Hyundai Sonata was named top rated Sonata
As mentioned earlier, Edmunds testing team has a well-defined procedure for testing each new car. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata was engineered and designed with safety of the driver in mind. Hyundai Motor America’s Corporate and Product Planning Vice president, Mike O’Brien said that the company was dedicated to best-in-class occupancy safety. The car comes with accident prevention technologies. This makes it safe for drivers to use the car. It is also convenient in case of an accident because the technologies will protect the driver from serious injuries.
Sonata also comes with features such as CarPlay, Android and Apple. These smart features make it convenient for the driver. The features also make the car on the most family friendly in the industry today. Edmunds Editor in Chief, Scott Oldham, said that the class-leading safety features in this car makes it stand out from the rest. Some of these features include frontal collision warning and departure warning systems. The sophisticated design, refined handling and ride characteristics, and multiple powertrains options make this car one of the best in the market. According to Oldham, this car has everything you could wish for in a family car.
The 2015 Sonata is equipped with Vehicle Stability Management, ABS, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control. The vehicle also comes with Tire Pressure Monitoring system. This tire pressure indicator helps the vehicle maintain balance in different weather conditions.
Other 2015 Hyundai Sonata Specs
2015 Hyundai Sonata interior features include high adjustable passenger and driver seat, premium cloth and bucket front seats. The car also comes with remote keyless power door locks, split-folding rear seatback, one touch power windows and folding center armrest. There are also features that make this car convenient. These include Electric power steering, front seatback steering, telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, front and rear cup holders, and audio controls on steering wheel and rear door pockets. Air conditioning system and interior air filtration make the car comfortable.
About the Manufacturer
2015 Sonata Hyundai is distributed by Hyundai Motor America. The company is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California. This is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company in Korea. Hyundai Motor America sells all Hyundai vehicles in US. These cars are serviced by over 820 dealerships in the country. All vehicles sold by Hyundai Motor America are covered by Hyundai Assurance program. This insurance program includes 5 years of complimentary Roadside Assistance; ten-year/ 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five-year mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty.
Hyundai also provides other services such as Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Monthly Vehicle Health Report, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert and in-vehicle service scheduling. This makes the use of Hyundai vehicles more convenient and safe.
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