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SIMDOG
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New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 12:16

I've been watching TV a bit recently and have seen a few ads for the new Hyundai Sonata... Is it just me or is Hyundai getting it's act together and starting to design attractive cars? I quite like the look of this particular model. I mean, I can't say anything about the quality and handling but from the ads the car looks quite good. It's definitely not the best looking car around but a few years ago you would expect a Hyundai to be butt ugly compared to other cars... but this is quite tasteful. I'm no Hyundai fan but I can't help but feel pleased that a company is trying hard to recreate its image and is making some forward steps. I think there was a thread on Toymods a while back about the new Hyundai sports car... a pic of said car called the hcd-8 [Updated on: Thu, 07 July 2005 12:18] [Report message to a moderator]

ae86drift
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 12:28

HDC-8 is a hot car! [Report message to a moderator]

paulw85
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 12:41

i see a accord at the back [Report message to a moderator]

xolent
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 14:17

is it just me or do they need to redesign their badge more than anything else? If I was on big brother and they gave out one of these cars to me, I'd be thinking: a. How much can I sell it for b. It's okay, it'll look better after I take the badge off, and then I can sell it. [Report message to a moderator]

SIMDOG
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Re: New Sonata

Thu, 07 July 2005 14:20

xolent wrote on Fri, 08 July 2005 00:17

is it just me or do they need to redesign their badge more than anything else?

Yeah, the badge is tacky and shit. However, it's no small thing for a company to change a badge or logo. But I'm willing to bet that Hyundai will do it in the near future.

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xolent
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 14:22

Yeh, but to me, it reflects on how good their cars are. For some reason, the Toyota badge reflects global domination! [Report message to a moderator]

Jorrs
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 14:24

i dunno it just spells honda engineering all ova [Report message to a moderator]

LiL_MiC
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 14:26

Didn't subaru go through similar stages back in the hey day until they started releasing some decent cars? I don't know .. That just popped out of my head from somewhere You never know what will be the future with Hyundai I reckon. Toyota in recent times (in Aus in most cases) has shown you can dominate with some boring cars (that have all the quality you need however and appeals to the general public). [Report message to a moderator]

SIMDOG
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 14:28

The one that I was following the other day looked a lot like an Audi from the rear. In the pics i think it looks like an Accord but in person it looked very Audi like. It also has a bit of Camry in it to I reckon. Basically I think that they are going the European route which consists of clean lines, subtle details and overall dynamic look without resorting to fancy trim. The beauty is in the simplicity. Oh, and from what I've read, the Sonata has a fair few standard features and relatively good build quality and finish. [Updated on: Thu, 07 July 2005 14:29] [Report message to a moderator]

peeack
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 15:03

RWD? I quite like the look of that, nice and clean without excessive plastic (like the new Mazda line up, far too much plastic in their grills I rekon). Also, what's wrong with the badge? It's basically the same as Toyota's except a H [Report message to a moderator]

thu187
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 15:13

The badge is.. not quite complete? It's lacking something.. When I first saw the ad (my eye site is not that good) I was looking at the car and trying to look at the badge and I thought it was the Lexus badge and I was thinking hey this car looks alright. When it turned out to be a Hyundai I was pretty surprised. The new Tiburon is set to be a 6 cylinder rear-drive so maybe they are getting their act together. [Report message to a moderator]

smt_007
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Re: New Sonata	Thu, 07 July 2005 15:19

I thought it was a Honda ad, then saw hyundai and quickly changed the channel, pretending i didnt see it . [Report message to a moderator]

shezza
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Re: New Sonata

Mon, 11 July 2005 13:58

paulw85 wrote on Thu, 07 July 2005 22:41

i see a accord at the back

and gs430 back, still looks nice

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nitephyre
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 00:14

i saw one of these the other day from a distance and wondered what it was.. it's actually quite decent looking for a hyundai.. but also the HCD-8 is looking to be an interesting car.. [Report message to a moderator]

Joshstix
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 01:46

It looks very Honda. I applaud their work for two reasons It looks a lot better than previous efforts They're copying Honda styling not Toyota [Report message to a moderator]

Mookie
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 02:17

I just hope they improve their build quality [Report message to a moderator]

Corona RT142
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 02:42

hmmmm looks alright, front is kinda like an embiggend elantra with Audi S4 style headlights, rear wreaks of Accord Euro Looks nice imo but alas i'll believe it when i see the thing last. Oh and another thing that bonnet is gonna be a prick if you ever damage it. The shape looks nice but smooth up then inset again ahhh after an acci which many hyundai owners will have its gonna look shit house if it ain't perfect and i reckon a replacement one wouldn't be too cheap either. [Report message to a moderator]

SIMDOG
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Re: New Sonata

Tue, 12 July 2005 04:49

Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 12 July 2005 12:42

hmmmm looks alright, front is kinda like an embiggend elantra with Audi S4 style headlights, rear wreaks of Accord Euro Smile

Click these to see your error...
Honda Accord.
Honda Accord Euro

There's two types of Accord... for some reason Honda thought this was a good idea. It's confusing IMO. Anyway... the Sonata looks like the one in the first link. Wink

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Corona RT142
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 04:52

so it does, hint the top accord is the same one that is sold in the us and competes with the camry on family car sales, the aus ones though are sourced from thailand i wrote an article on them and the Mdx when i did work experience at motor (for the front section of the mag for upcoming models). I should know shame on me . [Report message to a moderator]

SIMDOG
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 04:55

The top ones are sold here too.. that's how i know there's two types. I don't read up on this stuff i observe. [Report message to a moderator]

Corona RT142
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 05:01

i know they are sold here i stated that in my post except instead of sourcing them from the US cos thats where they are made and designed, we get ones that are made in thailand hehe. [Updated on: Tue, 12 July 2005 05:01] [Report message to a moderator]

SIMDOG
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 05:05

oh... so are both Accords (Euro and the other one) made in Thailand? That's pretty crappy... If i were to buy a Japanese brand of car I'd assume that it were made either in Japan or in the country in which it's sold. [Report message to a moderator]

Corona RT142
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 05:07

as far as i know its only the accord (non euro model) the top one in your link that is sourced from Thailand [Updated on: Tue, 12 July 2005 05:12] [Report message to a moderator]

Camry_omega
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 05:57

Yeah i like the look the the new sonata, the 3.3l v6 will produce 172kw, which is decent, unfortunatley manual option only on the 2.4. I like the styling, the rear end takes cues from the Accord and audi and the fron takes cues from the liberty and accord euro. All in all a nice car at a reasonable price, if people change their opinion of the brand. [Report message to a moderator]

Nark
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 07:10

I like it! Thought it was an add for the new IS250 when I first saw it. Was quite shocked to see that it was a Hyundai. [Report message to a moderator]

stradlater
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 07:59

AH you mean the new Hyundai VZ Commodore? (Have a good look at the front of the thing. [Report message to a moderator]

Shraka
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Melbourne
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Re: New Sonata	Tue, 12 July 2005 08:11

Doesn't look bad actualy. I think the Accord Euro looks better. The front is very Ford Falcon. Atleast it doesn't look like arse. [Report message to a moderator]

Nark
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Re: New Sonata	Sat, 23 July 2005 08:52

I saw one in the flesh the other day. Wasn't as impressed as when I saw it in the commercial. The body and the wheels just don't seem to be designed with each other in mind. It was weird... I can't really explain it. [Report message to a moderator]

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