2006 Hyundai Sonata LX

Our Hyundai Sonata is a popular choice among the staff, but we all have to fight technical editor Kim Reynolds for a night in it. When the keys can be pried away from him, staffers have found the Hyundai a comfortable place to spend time, especially on long trips or commutes, where the cushy seats have been given special mention. If you removed the badges you'd probably guess it's a Honda or Toyota; some of us think it looks even better, although others say the quality levels don't yet match those standards. Styling alone tells a lot about how far Hyundai has come with the new Sonata.