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07-07-2005, 10:15 PM
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I know it isnt a FORD BUT.....
the new hyundai SONATA... seen lots of adds, decided to take a look at one.. i think they are nice, the V6 version has 172KW (f/w drive) 3.3L. only $33,000 has anyone driven one, or know much more about this car? please share your thoughts.  almost looks subaru-ish Last edited by sfr rob; 07-07-2005 at 10:28 PM. |
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07-07-2005, 10:19 PM
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im very impressed by this car as well. the hyundai website doesnt even have it up yet its that new.
from what ive read and seen it certainly packs alot of features and actually looks good too. if i was looking for a new car i would definately be having a look at this one even though it is only front wheel drive. |
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07-07-2005, 10:22 PM
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yeah there site is working..
there is a whole new flash site... just looked. http://www.hyundai.com.au might have to take a test drive!! going to have to see what it looks like in the flesh first! |
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07-07-2005, 10:32 PM
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all Hyundai need is an AWD platform and they would really kick off! best thing is that these cars are gonna be soooooo cheap in 3 years time! |
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07-07-2005, 10:35 PM
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yes your right.
i guess i would have to drive one to be SOLD about the Sonata. |
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07-07-2005, 10:36 PM
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Is it just me or can anybody else see a bit of similarity between it and the commodore?
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07-07-2005, 10:37 PM
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07-07-2005, 10:23 PM
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ive come to the conclusion that hyundai have FINALLY discovered a bit of style
the new sonata looks awesome. plastics look quality and even lights dont look tacky amymore.. it'd be the perfect family car for a lot of people, it will sell..... |
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07-07-2005, 10:26 PM
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It ACTUALLY looks Good! just a bit worried about the tag that would come along with owning a hyundai! LOL  
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07-07-2005, 10:49 PM
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I see a hint of former Mazda 626 in the roof-line...
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07-07-2005, 10:51 PM
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by the looks hyundai has scrapped its designers, and taken design ques from other makes that work..... and designed a very good looking car.
you can clearly see the holden-esque headlights but the rear looks nothing like the accord euro, does look like the regular accord though |
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07-07-2005, 10:51 PM
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Very Lexus-like at the front, and Camry/Avalon-like at the back
  Didn't I read somewhere that Hyundai were going to bring out RWD vehicles? [EDIT: Looking at it again, it looks damn-near identical to the IS300...] |
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10-07-2005, 05:59 PM
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Sounds like Hyundai is having a big go at improving their product. I can't wait to see what they come up with.
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07-07-2005, 10:54 PM
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if they do it would be a good thing, but i serously doubt it.
front wheel drive seriously cuts production costs, and for a company like hyundai, cutting production costs would be a huge thing |
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07-07-2005, 10:57 PM
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The commercials for it are already on tv.
It looks alright.
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07-07-2005, 10:58 PM
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It's a bitsa car - Mazda 626 mid section, Commodore front, Accord USA rear.
Hyundai are learning how to build cars, although styling them is something they are yet to master. They are still copying Euro and Japanese designs. Then again, that's how Japan started - by building Euro cars under licence. The Chinese are doing it too, but who needs licences over there! hehe Korea is becoming a major player in the world automotive market simply because they can now build a reliable car that doesn't look like it's had its panels fashioned out with the ugly hammer. |
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07-07-2005, 10:59 PM
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thats a hell of an engine for that kinda car.
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08-07-2005, 01:48 AM
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I'm pretty impressed with the look of it. I actually said "wow" when i saw it on tv last night.
Still hyundai build quality though. Good luck to them & Mitsubishi with their new models. More & more competition is good for the buyer. |
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08-07-2005, 05:13 AM
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I think it looks like the new Audi range of A4 series actually.
Damn nice, I wouldnt mind one.... there is an offer to test drive at the ford joint where i got my car serviced, maybe seen as i am going back today i should take them up on it hehe chris
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08-07-2005, 08:28 AM
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Read a carsguide review about this - performance figures for the auto:
0-100 in 7.7 secs 400m in 15.6s Thats enough to knock off NA XR6's and SV6's (auto's) and its not even aimed at being that sort of car AND is almost $10K cheaper AND uses less fuel than a Camry  : I'd still take the XR6 or SV6 though, the styling dosn't do it for me.
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08-07-2005, 09:29 AM
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not as pretty IMHO as the domestics, especially the interior(dash? eeeeeewww) but its there best effort yet... korea ... the new japan. i said that when the second generation excel came out... watch the koreans. they started out like the japenese in the 60's and 70's building quirky cars and look at them now...
ps... the end of the world is nigh...JK
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08-07-2005, 09:42 AM
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Guys I think hyundai are going to be huge in 10 or so years. And mention of a RWD Tibrion is interesting indeed.
I think it looks great; not very original but still good. I haven't seen the car up close, I wonder what the engine NVH etc etc and interior plastics are like.
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08-07-2005, 11:14 AM
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its still a Hyundai
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08-07-2005, 12:09 PM
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No thanks.
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08-07-2005, 12:12 PM
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Not too bad.. though it is a Hyundai.
Plenty cheap but the resale on any Hyundi SUCKS. The depreciate incredibly quicly.
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08-07-2005, 12:16 PM
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Front = VZ, rear = last of the 626 mazdas :ymca:
Perversely, I'd still hit it, coz with it all put together it looks orright! |
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08-07-2005, 12:23 PM
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Edit:: My bad, im babblign nonsense, more coffee for me.
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08-07-2005, 12:27 PM
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looks like just another featureless mobile blob...
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08-07-2005, 02:21 PM
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Saw one in the flesh yesterday. Nice looking car. Very swish. To me anyway.
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what about this car???
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