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Old 09-01-09, 08:50 AM
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Mike can you imagine showing your girl 3 Daily Drivers.... Accord, Camry and Sonata... no question what her choice would be IF she was beyond the old Hyundai stigma...
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Old 09-01-09, 08:58 AM
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Too bad they didn't use this exterior design on the Genesis, because it's far better looking.

Overall I would give it an A+. It easily blows CamCordTima out of the water and I would be very surprised if any of them came out with something this beautiful or dramatic in 2-3 years at their redesigns. This looks more entry level lux than mainstream. Kudos to Hyundai.
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Old 09-01-09, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
Yep, officially hopping on the Hyundai hype train!

Loving what they have been doing as of late.
Save me a spot because I'm about to jump on too
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Old 09-01-09, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
center stack G37 all the way..
Not that it matters much but that's the FX interior you have there.
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Looks pretty damn good from Hyundai. Though the front end is a little too Solara for my taste. Overall, this will make people do a double take for the company.
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Originally Posted by silversprucesc3


That looks so good its ridiculous!! I actually think it looks more aggressive than the Genesis. I hope the engine choices reflect the performance inspired looks..

I hate to say this but the Camry and Accord look "weak" against that rendering of the Sonata. Hyundai is taking design cues but IMO they are taking all the RIGHT ones from other manufacturers and it works.
Other cars in this class look boring to me..

I agree as well

This plus Hyundai's 10 year warranty
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Old 09-01-09, 10:07 AM
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Pretty impressive so far
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Old 09-01-09, 06:31 PM
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it looks like a carbon copy of the VW CC. All of the exterior sheetmetal is CC.

When you put the two cars next to each other, dare say i think the profile and look of the Hyundai is BETTER, and sleeker!

EXTREMELY good looking car!!
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Old 09-01-09, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
Not that it matters much but that's the FX interior you have there.
you're right, but center stack looks too similar...
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Old 09-01-09, 08:39 PM
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Wow, looks great
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Old 09-01-09, 09:43 PM
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if they make it rear or all wheel drive, i am in.
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Old 09-01-09, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
That kind of cat's-eye, trangular sweep-back taillight just isn't my cup of tea. Personally, I've never liked either swept-back headlights or taillights.
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Old 09-02-09, 03:30 AM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=156387
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i hate that character line crease down the side. it starts too low, and makes it look awkward.

the VW CC crease is more proportional. the sonata crease looks like an afterthought

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Wow, not too shabby! Love the sharp lines.
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