All-New Hyundai Sonata scoops win at first ever Arab Wheels awards

Dubai, UAE, November 19, 2015: Juma Al Majid Est., the sole distributor for Hyundaivehicles in the UAE is celebrating its win at the first ever ArabWheels Awards. TheAll-New Hyundai Sonata was recognised as the best midsized sedan at the gala eventwhich was held as the trendy H Hotel in Dubai last week. The inaugural programmewas established to recognise excellence in vehicle offering from the Middle East’s automotive industry.

“I am delighted that the All-New Hyundai Sonata has beenvoted as the number one in the midsize sedan in the region by this prestigious automotive magazines inaugural awards. This recognition is testament to the testament to the quality of the model which effortlessly combines value, technology, design and safety,”said Axel Dreyer, President, Juma Al Majid Est.

The seventh-generation 2015 Sonata offers a more refined look through a new Fluidic Sculpture design language, stiffer body structure, enhanced ride quality, reduced noise, vibration and harshness and more convenience features. No longer reserved for luxury cars, advanced safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a Lane Departure Warning System are all available in this midsize sedan. Furthermore, the Sonata’s smart trunk gives owners a convenient hands-free way to open the trunk while keeping both feet firmly planted on the ground, so putting items away is easier and more convenient. The owner simply needs to approach the Sonata’s trunk with the key fob in a purse or pocket and wait three seconds. The trunk will automatically open, making it easy to place items inside when hands are full. Sonata truly democratizes the premium design and convenient technology of the Genesis sedan for the mid-size class.

For a vehicle to be eligible for entry into the ArabWheels awards programme, it must be an ‘all-new’ or ‘significantly face-lifted’ model that has been on sale for three months prior to the announcement of the nominated cars. The ArabWheels awards are determined by 50 percent of the jury members’ votes, with the panel comprising distinguished automotive industry experts. The remaining 50 percent of the scoring is undertaken by readers’ choice via online voting.