2006 Hyundai Sonata LX

The wait to get a ride in the new Sonata stretches over two weeks in some cases, which speaks volumes about the sedan's popularity. We appreciate the little things, like the nonskid cupholder, the fact that the key fob doesn't clank on the dash when driving, the auto down and up feature for the driver's window, and the remote-control buttons on the steering wheel. Normal in more expensive cars, but they surprise and delight at this price point. The Hyundai is a huge jump forward for its Korean maker.