Be prepared to sing to different voices and tunes when you see the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The new auto, which was introduced during last year’s Chicago Auto Show, is obviously Hyundai’s response to the growing competition among mid-size sedans vying for fuel efficiency. The auto sowed up at the Auto Show with enhanced suspensions, more horsepower, new interior and a much improved fuel economy.

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata boasts of Hyundai’s proven dependability and a host of features that would start a crescendo of songs even from a non-singer. Suffice it to say that the Sonata has raised the bar for autos when it comes to safety and value. It boasts of the now-in-demand USB and iPod auxiliary inputs, the ESC or Standard Stability Control and a lot more.

The Sonata has a 2.4-Liter Theta II DOHC inline four-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and yet with fuel efficiency rating that beats the rating of the Camry and the Accord—-that’s 22mpg for city driving and 32mpg for highway driving.