1998 Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai got its toehold in the United States with inexpensive little cars, and it's now reaching up both in size and quality with its all-new midsize Sonata. This 4-door sedan will have to compete with the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Taurus and a host of others. That may seem like stiff competition for Hyundai, but the Sonata definitely has its own attributes: It may be more car for less money than any other midsize sedan you can buy. Additionally, the people at Hyundai - both in Korea and the United States - have made great efforts to bring quality up to par, and the current lineup reflects the results of that work. Current Hyundai vehicles are solid, respectable products. The Sonata is available in three trim levels: base, mid-range GL and upper-crust GLS.