Alexandria, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/14/2011 -- New vehicle shoppers trying to find a vehicle with excellent fuel economy and an affordable price tag should look no further than the 2011 Sonata Hybrid, which can be found at Alexandria Hyundai, the leading VA hybrid car dealer, starting in May 2011.

VA hybrid shoppers can benefit from the 2011 Sonata Hybrid’s 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg city estimated fuel efficiency using its 2.4L DOHC Theta II gas engine with 6-speed SHIFTRONIC® automatic transmission, as well as energy savings via the electric engine’s Hybrid Starter Generator function. The onboard all-electric mode allows for additional energy savings and for driving speeds of up to 74 mph.

VA Hybrid Models Save Energy and Lives

Those drivers concerned with safety will be reassured since the 2011 Sonata Hybrid comes standard with electronic stability control, a traction control system, 6 airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. The vehicle also includes remote keyless entry with an anti-theft system, panic alert and an engine immobilizer.

All of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid cars at Alexandria Hyundai come standard with a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, XM® satellite radio, a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls and iPod® and USB auxiliary input jacks.

In addition, the 2011 Sonata Hybrid employs a Proximity Key push button starter, dual automatic temperature control with outside temperature display, and a 4.2” multi-function trip computer and hybrid technology display.

Select VA hybrid models utilize HD Radio® technology, a rear view camera, a panoramic sunroof, a navigation system with a 7” touchscreen, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror with a HomeLink® integrated transceiver and a compass.

The 2011 Sonata Hybrid offers a 5-year, 60,000-mile new vehicle warranty, a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 10-year, 100,000-mile hybrid system component guarantee, 5 years of 24-hour roadside assistance and a 7-year anti-perforation warranty.

Shoppers looking to find out more information regarding the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid can come to Alexandria Hyundai 7 days a week. The sales staff is available to help Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays starting at 12 p.m. up until 5 p.m.

This vehicle won’t be getting to the dealership until May 2011, but customers are encouraged to contact product specialists at the dealership to learn more about the Hybrid in the interim.

For more information about the available VA hybrid models, please call Alexandria Hyundai at 703-535-6840 or visit their Web site at http://www.alexandriahyundai.com.

About Alexandria Hyundai:
Alexandria Hyundai is one of the largest Hyundai dealers in the Nation, and a frequent recipient of the Hyundai Board of Excellence honor. Alexandria Hyundai serves sales, parts and service customers from Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC, Springfield, Fairfax, Prince George's County Maryland, and the Washington DC Metro area. Alexandria Hyundai’s owner, Kevin Reilly, is a recent recipient of the 2009 Northwood Dealer Education Award, and a recipient of the Hopkins House Heart of Alexandria Award, given for community service.

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Owner/President
Alexandria Hyundai
1707 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
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