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2007 Hyundai Azera test drive
Call me a cockeyed optimist, but someday I hope that cars can be judged on the content of their character and not the place of their origin. I don’t think it’s helpful to consumers when car reviews are modified by “It’s all right for an American sedan” or “For a Japanese car, it sure seems expensive.” For those who want a good, solid sedan that straddles the border between practical and luxurious, I present the 2007 Hyundai Azera. Tested by Liz Kim, one of the experts at About.com Cars.

2007 Hyundai Elantra test drive
The Big Three of the compact sedan field -- the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra -- have a new peer in the redesigned 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The new 2007 Hyundai Elantra stands up against its rivals in space, safety and driving experience, and stands slightly ahead in value and warranty coverage. But in a world where compact cars are becoming more trendy, the Elantra's conservative styling could put it under the radar of many buyers. By Aaron Gold, Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Hyundai Tiburon test drive
Hyundai's Tiburon sports car has never garnered much respect. Over the years Hyundai has endowed the Tiburon with improved performance and improved styling, but it's still been a step away from mainstream sports cars. For 2007 the Hyundai Tiburon sports a new round of improvements that should finally help it earn some well-deserved street credibility. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon test drive and review: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2006 Hyundai Azera test drive
Its first attempt at a near-luxury sedan, the XG350, having been a flop, Hyundai's come roaring back with an award-winning large car, the Azera. Handsome, well-made and capable of decent performance, the 2006 Hyundai Azera met a tough critic in About Car's Philip Powell, for whom "large" is a synonym for evil.

2006 Hyundai Sonata GL
The Hyundai Sonata GL shows that a "base" model isn't always as basic as it seems. This About Cars test drive of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata GL proves that a spacious, comfortable family sedan with four cylinders and a 5-speed manual is excellent value and refreshing to drive. 2006 Hyundai Sonata GL: Tested and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert road testers at About.com Cars.

2007 Hyundai Accent 3-door Hatchback Test Drive
2007 brings a new 3-door version of the Hyundai Accent (the Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan was introduced for 2006). The Hyundai Accent 3-door brings lots of safety kit, great fuel economy, a long warranty and high fun-to-drive factor to the table -- and all at a low price. The 2007 Hyundai Accent 3-door hatch: Tested and reviewed by Colin Hefferon, one of the expert road testers at About.com Cars.

2006 Hyundai Accent Test Drive
Until better alternatives come along, subcompact cars like the 2006 Hyundai Accent are our best defense against rising oil prices and mid-east turmoil -- so sayeth About.com Cars test driver Colin Hefferon. The 2006 Hyundai Accent has all the room most people need, and it's safe and fuel efficient. The Hyundai Accent is a bit noisy and performance with the automatic is lackluster, but that didn't dampen Colin's opinion of the 2006 Hyundai Accent. Tested and reviewed by Colin Hefferon.

2006 Hyundai Azera Test Drive
The all-new 2006 Hyundai Azera replaces the Hyundai XG350 as Hyundai's new top-of-the-line model, and it's a winnner! The 2006 Hyundai Azera has the feel of a Japanese car, the luxury features of a German car, and the price of a Korean car. The 2006 Hyundai Azera: Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About Cars. -- 2006 Hyundai Azera 06AG

2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Sedan Test Drive
The 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 touts a long list of "high value" features, including ABS, side-curtain airbags, keyless entry and more. But what about the real world driving experience? Does the 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS it measure up to Toyota, Honda and Nissan? The 2006 Hyundai Sonata: Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the experts at About Cars. -- 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 06JF

2006 Hyundai Accent Sedan Test Drive
Hyundai has another winner on its hands with the 2006 Accent sedan. Roomier, much more attractive, more powerful and including a cornucopia of equipment, the 2006 Hyundai Accent sedan sets a new standard for economy cars and rates tops in value. The 2006 Hyundai Accent: Tested and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars. -- 2006 Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan 06PP

2006 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive
Totally new for '06, the 2006 Hyundai Sonata is a hell of a car at a hell of a price. The Japanese manufacturers still don't have to worry about Detroit but the Koreans are coming on strong and it's time for everyone to get ready for the up and coming powerhouse of Hyundai. An About Cars test drive by Colin Hefferon.

Test drive: 2006 Hyundai Sonata
All new for 2006, the Hyundai Sonata trumps Accord and Camry for value and interior space. And like Accord and Camry, some 2006 Hyundai Sonatas will be built in America; a new plant is being built in Montgomery, Alabama, The 2006 Hyundai Sonata: Driven, tested and reviewed by BJ Killeen, one of the expert road testers at About Cars.