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Old 03-25-14, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Sulu
The fastback styling is the current fashion trend. Just look at the Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Ford Fusion, new Chrysler 200, ... (did I miss any?). I don't like it either because it reduces the trunk opening to the size of a postage stamp, but it is considered trendy right now... Everything else is boring, I guess (Camry, Accord). Just wait a generation, as this econocar hatchback styling will likely morph into something else.
You are right on all accounts. I think we have Audi to thank for this. The chic A7 was the first. Actually, it is a German thing in general, since they have always been popular over there. The new idea of blending continents together (one world mantra) has had some good and bad influences over the decades. This is one bad one. Hatchbacks have long been associated with cheap, compact, stinky cars that were for a lower class. This is no upgraded trend at all and I can't wait for it's day to end and long trunks come back. The best and most iconic U.S. sedans sold in the U.S. during the 70's, 80's, and 90's all had formal trunks.
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Old 03-25-14, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Am I the only one that sees this as a photoshop of exterior elements onto the test mule?
Good catch, Steve. Look at the second picture's left side... Looks like someone forgot to clean up their work. LOL. The car seems to be in the wrong direction of the traffic too. I doesn't seem to belong there. Nevertheless, I think current Sonata is a great design for its segment and a bit more. I think Azera looks good for the money too. So it's interesting to see what's coming next for the Sonata.
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The exterior is NICE =)

HOWEVER

The interior design (especially that center console) looks like some low-rent General Motors vehicle from the 90s. Less dynamic and more uninspiring





From what I'm seeing so far, the interior is a STEP BACK compared to the previous generation (as seen below)


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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The new Sonata, IMO, is MUCH better looking on the outside than the present one, which I thought was clearly overstyled. I just hope they also brought back the nice interior materials used on the 2006-2010 generation....some of which seemed to be thinned out and cheapened on not only the subsequent (current) version, but other new Hyundais as well.

no doubt hyundai read your criticism over the years. they sure toned it down.
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Old 03-25-14, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hlee12
no doubt hyundai read your criticism over the years. they sure toned it down.
Which is good. Personally, I like the exterior of this new car. Thankfully Hyundai did not disappoint on that regard.

Unfortunately however, the interior design of this new LF Sonata looks boring, old-fashioned and uninspiring......compared to the previous-gen YF Sonata.

*See my previous post above*
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I don't like the dash/center console design, but I have to say Hyundai is really pushing for that "upscale" appearance lately. The stitching, material look with satin black, saddle, painted aluminum plastics. Props to the saddle offering, I can't think of any other midsize that offers saddle that's not a Luxury badge.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
every time i see a mazda 6, especially in black, i do a double take, figuring it's got to be an expensive luxury car.
agreed.

of course, that does not mean that it sells great.
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
From what I'm seeing so far, the interior is a STEP BACK compared to the previous generation (as seen below)
yep, interior looks dated already.. it looks like they tried some understated german elegance but missed... which is weird as they have their own germans doing it :-)

it makes me wonder if they are making it out to be cheaper.

p.s. imgur :-)
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angular dash looks something out of Subaru/mazda playbook. They are copying from the wrong guys...
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for some reason all Huyndais just look vanilla to me and I don't find then attractive at all. The Kia Optima looks good though.
You mean used to look good before they hit it with the ugly stuck when they did the facelift..

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I don't like the dash/center console design, but I have to say Hyundai is really pushing for that "upscale" appearance lately. The stitching, material look with satin black, saddle, painted aluminum plastics. Props to the saddle offering, I can't think of any other midsize that offers saddle that's not a Luxury badge.
But those images are the KDM vehicle.

The one sold in USA will be a specialised penny pinching edition. Cutting cost here & there to save a few penny
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Originally Posted by yowps3
You mean used to look good before they hit it with the ugly stuck when they did the facelift..
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The one sold in USA will be a specialised penny pinching edition. Cutting cost here & there to save a few penny
we get that there's absolutely nothing about hyundai/kia you like.
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I like the interior, looks nicer then the current one. As long as the quality is there I think the design is pretty nice, I think many older styled interiors look nicer and more upscale then what is out now which tends to be either way over styled or just pretty plain with a big screen in the middle of the dash.
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Default 2015 Hyundai Sonata Finally Has Looks to Fit Its Name


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Call it a slam dunk, a home run or a knockout, but one way or another Hyundai has a winner on its hands at the 2014 New York Auto Show.

The company just revealed its 2015 Sonata mid-sizer, which adopts the same design language found on the Genesis luxury sedan. Joining standouts like the Mazda6 and Ford Fusion, the new Sonata looks damn good. It’s that simple. Well maybe not entirely, because styling is just the beginning of what’s new for the Sonata.

Slated to go on sale early this summer, the South Korean company will build the Sonata in its Montgomery, Ala. plant. Changes to the car include a revised, stiffer chassis and an improved co-efficient of drag lower than any other non-hybrid sedan in the segment. That probably means the car will be noticeably quieter and more engaging to drive than the outgoing model.

For 2015, Hyundai plans to continue offering customers a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine in all trim levels with the provision for a 2.0-liter turbo engine as well. Starting with the new generation, both of those engines will make less power. The 2.4 will put out 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, which is a mile decrease in both torque and horsepower in favor of a more accessible powerband for most driving situations. The 2.0-liter turbo sees a much greater decrease to 245 hp and 260 lb-ft. For perspective, that represents a drop of 29 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The company is adding a Sport trim that, when mated with the turbocharged engine will also come with bigger brakes, a sportier suspension setup. Those models also come with a more aggressive-looking body, quad exhaust pipes (perhaps signifying each cylinder) and standard 18-inch wheels. Base models will arrive with 16-inch alloy wheels as part of the standard equipment list.

As with the exterior, Hyundai went to work making the Sonata’s cabin look like it belongs in a more premium segment than it actually competes in. Sport models with the 2.0T get a unique cabin with a flat-bottom steering wheel and paddle shifters. It also gets a special instrument cluster with needles that rest in the 6 o’clock positon.

Regardless of which model customers choose, the company says it revised cabin layout to improve ergonomics. The center stack is aimed toward the driver and looks stylistically similar to the 2015 Genesis.

All models come with Bluetooth, and satellite radio, but there’s also an available eight-inch screen upgrade that adds navigation and a split-screen music display. Cars equipped with the screen can re-wind up to 22 minutes of radio playback and support Siri Eyes Free iPhone integration. The company’s updated Bluelink system is also included and offers upgrades including a remote start feature via mobile devices, destination searching powered by Google and a car care app that can schedule dealer maintenance for the car.

Hyundai is also now offering new convenience technologies including automatically adjusting high beams, adaptive cruise control with the ability to completely stop the vehicle, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert t avoid fender benders while backing out of a driveway
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ai-sonata.html
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