All quiet on the Hyundai front
05-02-18, 10:15 AM
#17
I dont understand the comments about Hyundai's lack of SUVs? Maybe they are not competitive for whatever reason in US market, but they have 4 SUVs under $30k. Kia sort of has 4 CUVs, so total of 8 between them.
Other than that, lineup got old in the US and they did not manage it well. Genesis got launched with all-sedan lineup in SUV market.
And of course China - with Chinese boycotting South Korean products, it is not easy.
As someone else mentioned, they did get stuck a bit on quality front, they are likely not getting those return customers.
Other than that, lineup got old in the US and they did not manage it well. Genesis got launched with all-sedan lineup in SUV market.
And of course China - with Chinese boycotting South Korean products, it is not easy.
As someone else mentioned, they did get stuck a bit on quality front, they are likely not getting those return customers.
05-02-18, 10:40 AM
#18
Lots of articles write about Hyundai's lack of SUVs as main reason for the sales being down... so I am not sure what else would they need from SUV standpoint? They have many sizes.
05-02-18, 10:42 AM
#19
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/05/u-...enesis-models/
so it appears Hyundai will allow Hyundai dealers to sell Genesis models.
so it appears Hyundai will allow Hyundai dealers to sell Genesis models.
Moving forward, all Hyundai dealerships can apply to become Genesis dealers. Those who already stock Genesis models can continue to do so or take settlement money and stop selling them.
All the Hyundai dealerships that start to sell Genesis will need to have separate stores and service facilities for the more upmarket vehicles.
All the Hyundai dealerships that start to sell Genesis will need to have separate stores and service facilities for the more upmarket vehicles.
05-02-18, 04:33 PM
#21
Their website shows a whole bunch of 'coming soon' vehicles which are hatches, SUVs, alternative powertrains. but not ready, so that does not help Hyundai get out of the red.
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/
05-02-18, 04:38 PM
#22
They have many sizes, but my point was the current ones are a bit ho-hum and aren't getting the job done, many are due for their redesign. They have a bunch of stars hanging in the wing ready to take the spot light. These 'coming soon' include a new Veloster hatch, a new Tuscon, a new Santa Fe, a Kona EV, and a Nexo Fuel Cell SUV
Dunno, does not seem like these will turn their tide quickly somehow.
05-02-18, 04:48 PM
#23
Whatever they got to do to get people into showrooms. That wave they rode from 2009 to maybe 2012 is over. The sleek sheetmetal and reinvention is not translating into customer retention. I know two friends, one who got a Sonata, and one a Tuscon and both have interior quality issues. They mainly bought them for the price and the chic look, but regret the purchase.
05-03-18, 06:58 AM
#24
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05-03-18, 07:14 AM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Why would you buy this thing over any of its competition?
Though I admit I like the way the Lacrosse drives (which was one reason, among several, why I bought one), I'd buy a Sonata or Optima (especially the Optima) over several of its competitors simply based on how well it is (now) built. This isn't the 1980s or 1990s....today's Hyundai'Kia products often have better hardware, build-solidness, and general overall quality than even some of their Japanese competition. In truth, though, almost all of the vehicles in today's market are at least reasonably well-built, and the reasons for choosing one over the other are less well-distinct than in the past.
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-03-18 at 07:29 AM.
05-03-18, 08:26 AM
#26
Whatever they got to do to get people into showrooms. That wave they rode from 2009 to maybe 2012 is over. The sleek sheetmetal and reinvention is not translating into customer retention. I know two friends, one who got a Sonata, and one a Tuscon and both have interior quality issues. They mainly bought them for the price and the chic look, but regret the purchase.
05-03-18, 12:37 PM
#28
drives cars
Hopefully the G70 will at least bring over some new customers for Hyundai and co.:
From what I am seeing, the G70 looks very promising, especially if those prices translate over 1:1 into USD.
From what I am seeing, the G70 looks very promising, especially if those prices translate over 1:1 into USD.
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