[DenimA4CVT]

 

[wst]

Does the back look like an accord to anyone esle?

 

[maniac_productions]

Does the back look like an accord to anyone esle?

yep... :suspicio:

 

[therockshow182]

The current model already looks like it's ripping off Merc and Jaguar... they need some originality!

 

[Boris]

No they don't want originality since they want to compete with Accord. The resemblance is not an accident but a strategy. I must say strategy that seems to work.

 

[therockshow182]

No they don't want originality since they want to compete with Accord. The resemblance is not an accident but a strategy. I must say strategy that seems to work.

What does that say about the people who buy the car then oke:

 

[Boris]

No they don't want originality since they want to compete with Accord. The resemblance is not an accident but a strategy. I must say strategy that seems to work.

What does that say about the people who buy the car then oke:

Well it says that they are looking for bargain. That's all. Not everybody is car buff.

 

[TDIBUGMAN]

It looks pretty damn good - as do several of the Hyundai/Kia lot. If I ever look into an SUV (gasp! horror!) a Kia Sorento would be the first, then a 3.5L Santa Fe - since they are REAL trucks.
Nonetheless, it seems like an Avalon sized car for a reasonable price. If Hyundai can kep its quality up, it'll hand Ford, Toyota, Honda and Nissan their a**es. Hyundai can't build the volume, but they can do some damage. The original Sonata was a HUGE car, and better than the Camry/Accord/Taurus of the time. But its quality was poor (blame Canada!). The Koreans have leared A LOT over the past 18 years.

 

[D.Passat00]

well Hyundai has improved dramatically in their reliability in the last year or two, so this is definately a good bargain hunter car. plus, it's got a nice long warranty

 

[DenimA4CVT]

Current Sonata is a competent family sedan although it got the C-Class headlights and S-Type grille.

 

[Flippped]

I agree Hyundai has made a lot of major accomplishments over the 18-20 years.

 

[Johnny B5.5]

I agree Hyundai has made a lot of major accomplishments over the 18-20 years.

True.

They've come a long way.

 

[therockshow182]

Yeah and their warranties are unbeatable... 10 year/100,000 :thumbup:

 

[DenimA4CVT]

Hyundai has best warranty and Kia has best ownership coverage in the auto industry. :beer:

 

[TAckhouse1]

Current Sonata is a competent family sedan although it got the C-Class headlights and S-Type grille.

actually I believe your thinking of the Kia Amanti

 

[DrivinAJetta]

I don't mind this Sonata at all. I think it looks classy. Plus I think it's fairly original (even the rear) in this day and age of auto manufacturer's "copying" one another.

 

[jnewstrom]

my .02=not bad, looks like they are trying to be a bit original...