2011 Hyundai Sonata Named 2011 International Car of The Year

While the Hyundai Sonata finished second albeit still deserving the title of NA COTY from journalist balloting earlier this month in Detroit, the Sonata did receive another award in the motor city. In what was described as a consumer lifestyle compatibility award, the 2011 Sonata was named the 2011 International Car of the Year (ICOTY). The ICOTY Awards honor vehicles based on the emotional connection between car and consumer. If there were ever a car that could garner an emotional connection for the average consumer, the 2011 Sonata is it!