thorne Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/02/2011-hyundai-sonata-at-2009-la-auto-show/#continued it looks really nice honestly. I would rock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 ehh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 we know you like them http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67306&highlight=sonata ill wait to hear your next review in 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I said it back in Dec 07 when we bought our van. Look out, the Koreans are getting it right. IMO, like the Genesis, this new design looks like another Lexus knock-off. Nothing wrong with that though. I'll likely never buy another Honda. No need. Our van has been every bit as good as our Oddy if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 It looks horrible, and like the Solara to me. http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r247/A4SHO/Toyota-Camry_Solara_Coupe_2004_800x.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r247/A4SHO/2011hyundaisonata000_opt.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Wasn't there a company on here a few months back (early spring 09) that bought a genesis and was going to start modding it? I wonder how that worked out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 BAH beat me to the Solara...looks almost identical. Not an original idea out there anymore recently..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 BAH beat me to the Solara...looks almost identical. Not an original idea out there anymore recently..... Or the VW CC from the rear: http://www.autodoom.com/gfx/Vw_Passat_CC__.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/2011hyundaisonata001_opt.jpg Interior is pretty sharp too. Kinda Acura like at first glancehttp://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/2011hyundaisonata021.jpg http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/pictures/EI/2010/Acura/2010.acura.tl.20311285-E.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Wasn't there a company on here a few months back (early spring 09) that bought a genesis and was going to start modding it? I wonder how that worked out... buschur bought a gen coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think it's ugly as shit honestly. LOL @ every new Kia/Hyundai being a direct ripoff of an existing car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I said it back in Dec 07 when we bought our van. Look out, the Koreans are getting it right. IMO, like the Genesis, this new design looks like another Lexus knock-off. Nothing wrong with that though. I'll likely never buy another Honda. No need. Our van has been every bit as good as our Oddy if not better. Word. I love my Sedona, specifically how it was half the price of an Odyssey and nearly as good. I said on another forum that this new Sonata is a TSX killer. Base engine in both is a 200hp, 2.4L 4-cyl, the Sonata has all the same options and will likely cost 5-7k less. I have no doubt that the turbo version will compete well against the V6. Acura's never tried to compete with ze germans, instead enjoying a little niche for bargain luxury, but Hyundai is zooming into that niche with a fury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's almost fun just trying to find what styling cues the Koreans have stolen/borrowed in each of their cars. This one, for example: Solara front, VW rear, Mercedes side/beltline, Acura interior. Not bad looking, but I still feel I'd be driving a knockoff. I understand almost every car shares some styling cues with another, but the Koreans seem to generally make is so obvious. When they can stop doing that, I believe their legitimacy will increase and their cars will stand more on their own. The transition from "cheap car that I think people will think looks like a more popular, expensive one when i buy it" to "I'm going to buy this car even though I can afford another brand simply based on it's merits and unique styling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think it's ugly as shit honestly. LOL @ every new Kia/Hyundai being a direct ripoff of an existing car Seriously. I guess they are just doing what Lexus did when they first came out, turned out pretty good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I like it, and I hope they give it a stick shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think it's ugly as shit honestly. LOL @ every new Kia/Hyundai being a direct ripoff of an existing car They do a descent job atleast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I like it, and I hope they give it a stick shift. It's being offered with a 6 speed manual. I like it for what it is, A 3100lb Big sedan with comfort, a but of luxury and sport. Plus them having the smarts to offer it with 6 speed manual, and 34mpg highway = win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's being offered with a 6 speed manual. I like it for what it is, A 3100lb Big sedan with comfort, a but of luxury and sport. Plus them having the smarts to offer it with 6 speed manual, and 34mpg highway = win. Show me. The article said only the lowest version GLS would have a true manual.. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Looks like someone gave a Camry a huge injection of Botox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I respect the fact that Hyundai actually made the car lighter. I mean, for comparison I saw the new Chevy Cruze, with it's 1.4L 140hp engine, is going to weigh 3,300 lbs. That's a lot of weight for such a small car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 New body Mazda 6 exterior/new body maxima interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'd rock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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