Green Sonata

If you are looking for a green car, chances are, you would visit your nearest Toyota dealership. But Japanese automakers are not the only ones delivering on their promise of green vehicles. Koreans too know how to make green cars.

Case in point is the Hyundai Sonata which was recently recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Company as on of the "Greener Choices" for the 2008 model year. The list compiled by the ACEEC is made for people who want green car. And with the demand fir fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles increasing, this is indeed good news for Hyundai.

John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America had this to say according to The Auto Channel: "The award for our clean, fuel-efficient Sonata recognizes Hyundai’s commitment to the environment. Like industry leading quality and safety, environmental sensitivity is another element of the value equation that makes Hyundai such a smart choice for consumers."

With the Sonata included in the aforementioned list, it just became more attractive. You see, the Hyundai Sonata is already priced lower than its direct competitors. That is already a big plus for auto buyers out there short on cash.

Apart from that, with the increasing price of gas, the green stature of the Sonata means that it does not burn gas that much. Add to that its exemplary warranty and you have a winner.

Not all consumers though would buy a small car like the Sonata. Some may prefer large SUVs like the Escalade or the Expedition. But there are those who do not need the large interior space of these SUVs. And for them, I think the Sonata is a good choice.