First Drive: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Story and photo by John LeBlanc ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Crossovers may be the flavour of the moment with Canadians, but a better-driving and more efficient family sedan like the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata makes a compelling alternative to the typically more utilitarian picks for family transportation.

2014 New York: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Story and photos by John LeBlanc While compact cars rock North of the border, Americans prefer a bit more room in their passenger cars. That makes the debut of the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan one of the more important premieres here in New York.

Dear John: Hybrid sedans

By John LeBlanc When they first came out over a decade ago, gasoline-electric — or “hybrid” — cars definitely saved more fuel compared to their gas-only counterparts. But their low-volume sales numbers meant automakers were obligated to sell hybrids at premium prices. That’s no longer the case.

2011 Geneva: 2012 Hyundai i40 Wagon

Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA – How do you like the look of this Hyundai wagon? It’s the mid-size i40, or what we get as the Sonata. Other automakers like Acura (TSX), Mercedes-Benz (C Class), BMW (5 Touring) Subaru (Legacy), Mazda (6) and even Volvo (V70 and V60) have either stopped making or […]

The Crank: Would you buy a Hyundai Sonata wagon?

By John LeBlanc …speaking of “spy shots”, look closely at this cloak-and-dagger pic of a Hyundai Sonata station wagon. This is what you get from a company on a roll. And Korea’s Hyundai-Kia Motors is definitely on a roll.

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