Official: 1 millionth Hyundai Sonata rolls off the line in Alabama
 

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To understand just how far Hyundai has come in the past few years, look no further than the Sonata. The smartly styled sedan has earned attention and praise with fantastic efficiency and reliability, but we shouldn't forget that the last generation Sonata was a big step forward as well.

More important than critical success, Sonata has been winning over buyers as well. In fact, one million units of Hyundai's top-selling sedan have now been produced at its Alabama manufacturing facility. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant celebrated the milestone with a small ceremony last Friday, a 2012 limited edition Sonata turbo with a radiant silver paint finish taking the millionth car honors.

The popularity of the Sonata has only increased with the latest redesign, helping Hyundai exceed the 300,000 unit capacity at the Alabama plant for the past two years. Hyundai has been building the Sonata in the South since 2005. Hit the jump to read over the official press release.Continue reading 1 millionth Hyundai Sonata rolls off the line in Alabama

1 millionth Hyundai Sonata rolls off the line in Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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