New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Sonata, Hyundai's best-selling model. The first 2006 Sonata rolled off the production line in March at Hyundai's all-new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata is an all-new vehicle featuring refined and sophisticated styling, all-new powertrains, class-leading standard safety features including six airbags and segment-first standard Electronic Stability Control, and an interior package so roomy its U.S. government size classification is "large car," slotting it a class above Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

"We're proud of the value equation we've engineered into the all-new Sonata, with pricing that is $2,000 to $4,000 below comparably equipped mid-size competitors," said Robert F. Cosmai, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

   2006 Hyundai Sonata Manufacturer Suggested Retail Pricing:
   Sonata GL 4-cyl, 5-speed manual                     $17,895
   Sonata GL 4-cyl, 4-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T             $18,795
   Sonata GLS 4-cyl, 4-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T            $19,395
   Sonata GLS 3.3-liter V6, 5-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T     $20,895
   Sonata LX 3.3-liter V6, 5-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T      $22,895
   The destination charge is $600.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif. is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 650 Hyundai dealerships nationwide.