Hyundai working on a 3-Series sedan competitor?
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Hyundai working on a 3-Series sedan competitor?
Just a rumor/speculation at this point.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-3-series.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-3-series.html
“The Genesis Coupe is in the same segment, really, as the 3 Series coupe,” Hyundai CEO John Krafcik told Automotive News. ”One of the things we’re thinking is: Should we do something that’s a sedan version of that?”
The car is known internally at company as the “RK”, and will take most of its style and likely its powertrain from the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Hyundai also says it will probably be ready by 2015 and has actually been in the pipeline for a while now.
Besides the 3 Series, the new Hyundai sports coupe will also take on the likes of the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti G
The car is known internally at company as the “RK”, and will take most of its style and likely its powertrain from the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Hyundai also says it will probably be ready by 2015 and has actually been in the pipeline for a while now.
Besides the 3 Series, the new Hyundai sports coupe will also take on the likes of the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti G
Well it might be aimed at those tier one stars, but in reality it'll be priced as a premium option to them. ie Hyundai is becoming the premium brand and Kia the mainstream similar to Honda/Acura, Chevrolet/Buick, Dodge/Chrysler. Personally I think this small rear-wheel Hyundai sedan will follow the fate of both it's stable mate Genesis sedan and it's competitor Infiniti G37 who is always second fiddle to the benchmark 3-Series despite it's many proficiencies
They can set the goal high, but when they didn't achieve it, no one is really gonna blame them for not beating the benchmark of the segment.
But I really hope the consistent improvements from the Korean automarkers will push Lexus, as well as other Japanese premium brands to further enhance themselves.
But I really hope the consistent improvements from the Korean automarkers will push Lexus, as well as other Japanese premium brands to further enhance themselves.
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It simply continues to help solidify them as an brand to be interesting and to maybe keep some buyers from leaving. The Genesis coupe/sedan never met sales targets but they have a solid niche. Adding another RWD car to the mix maybe in the 25-35k range would be smart as hell and we know it will be loaded with features. The thing is you can get a Genesis sedan in the high 20s which is a stunning bargain.
Lets be honest here. We have seen the IS come first, then the G35 and now the CTS/C-class/A4/A5 offer coupes yet the 3 Series is still seen as the benchmark and still sells best in class.
Hyundai is smart and doing a brilliant job with a won that is very favorable. Reminds me of someone back in the 80s/90s
Lets be honest here. We have seen the IS come first, then the G35 and now the CTS/C-class/A4/A5 offer coupes yet the 3 Series is still seen as the benchmark and still sells best in class.
Hyundai is smart and doing a brilliant job with a won that is very favorable. Reminds me of someone back in the 80s/90s
op quote is about a sedan but ends with
assuming that meant sedan, i think the new cadillac ats is in the mix there - and it seems very impressive.
Besides the 3 Series, the new Hyundai sports coupe will also take on the likes of the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti G
assuming that meant sedan, i think the new cadillac ats is in the mix there - and it seems very impressive.
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every company and their mamas have a 3 series competitor AND none of them ever knock off the 3 series from its benchmark position. They can all say 3 series competitor but we all know who will win
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Well we do know how the first of the ISs, Gs, A4s, S60s, C-classes, 9-3s and CTSs turned out but hey can't knock Hyundai for wanting to get into the same game that some of the major players all first failed at.
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I read this a while ago and I would love if Hyundai followed through with a mid size sporty sedan. Extremely tough segment but I think they would do well.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.
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I read this a while ago and I would love if Hyundai followed through with a mid size sporty sedan. Extremely tough segment but I think they would do well.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.
I read this a while ago and I would love if Hyundai followed through with a mid size sporty sedan. Extremely tough segment but I think they would do well.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.
Porsche are the only ones who could build a mid size sporty sedan and unseat the 3 series on their first try. The steering, brakes, gearbox and suspension would match or beat a 3. Problem is it would be expensive as hell. I guess they've always felt it's just not worth it.