All New Hyundai

XRFutura · 18-09-2009, 12:48 PM

Hey guys, I throught I would post up a link for the new hyundai sonata. I think this looks amazing. I never dreamed I would be saying that about a hyundai!

New Hyundai Sonata

They are really picking up there game, with this car and genesis coupe which might be coming here soon as well.

Jason[98.EL] · 18-09-2009, 01:00 PM

wow i have to say for a medium sized car it does look the goods

would be interesting to see how it drives and the likes

Jason

XR6_661 · 18-09-2009, 01:04 PM

Take one in black, big chrome rims, dark tint and slammed.

Om nom nom.

Cobra · 18-09-2009, 01:17 PM

Hyundai are getting better and better as the years go by. I really like the look of the new Sonata. If the previous model is anything to go by, this one should be a pretty good car. I hope they fit a V6 in it as there was no mentioned about it in the article.

The Snout · 18-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Toyota say they are most worried about Hyundai. Can see why, nice looking car.

Mr Hardware · 18-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Yeah The Snout is right. Also, 2Ltr LPG motor, please come to aus.

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The high waistline, low roofline and short, sloping boot lid are all hallmarks of the recent 'four-door coupe' trend that started with the Mercedes-Benz CLS.

I think they meant AU falcon.

outback_ute · 18-09-2009, 02:01 PM

No thanks, overdone by a fair margin IMO. Mr Hardware - the AU didn't really have a low roofline or that high a waistline however...

Mr Hardware · 18-09-2009, 02:02 PM

yeah outback you're right on the waistline, its actually rather low isn't it - but roofline was rather curved, and it sloped juuust a little too much at the rear for easy ingress/egress.

chevypower · 18-09-2009, 02:45 PM

My wife drives a dark grey metallic 2002 Sonata V6. It has moonroof, rear spoiler and alloys. People always comment how upmarket and European it looks. I think the Genesis sedan looks fantastic.

PoweredByCNG · 18-09-2009, 02:51 PM

Wow, that's some serious power loss with the 2.0L LPG engine - 121kW / 198Nm for the petrol model and only 105kW / 189Nm for LPG. Mixer-based system???

Regards,
Dave

Scott · 18-09-2009, 02:56 PM

I doubt the blokes at VW would be very happy, those pics look very much like the Passat CC (which I might add I quite like too).

Paddyboy · 18-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Hey guys, I throught I would post up a link for the new hyundai sonata. I think this looks amazing. I never dreamed I would be saying that about a hyundai!

New Hyundai Sonata

They are really picking up there game, with this car and genesis coupe which might be coming here soon as well.

You wouldnt be a Hyundai salesmen would you??
haha
It is a nice car
I think they started hitting the right notes when they brought out the i30, which with the sports kit looks quite attractive.
I'd go for the new coupe they are making.

csv8 · 18-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Check out the Hyundai Genesis with a V8..Not coming here, as its built in left hand drive only.

XRFutura · 18-09-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddyboy

You wouldnt be a Hyundai salesmen would you??
haha
It is a nice car
I think they started hitting the right notes when they brought out the i30, which with the sports kit looks quite attractive.
I'd go for the new coupe they are making.

usually I can't stand hyundai's, but this car has impressed me.

csv8 · 18-09-2009, 05:55 PM

2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 Specifications
Chassis
Front Virtual king pin axis (5-link)
Rear Multi-link (5-link)
Stabilizer bar (front/rear): 26 mm/18 mm
Wheel Size 18 in.
Front Brakes 12.99 in. x 1.18 in.
Rear Brakes 12.36 in. x .51 in.
Drivetrain
Transmission ZF 6 Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC manual control
Layout Front Engine, RWD
Engine
Horsepower 375 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque 333 lb.-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine Type DOHC 4.6-liter V8
Material Aluminum block/ aluminum head
Performance
0-60 mph Less than 6 sec
Top Speed TBA
Weight Distribution 52 front/ 48 rear
Curb Weight 4006 lbs.
Base Price: 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8: $38,000us

kenz · 18-09-2009, 06:00 PM

mmm no thanks. The interior looks pretty nice but the front end looks like its getting sucked into some sort of time machine...

TadKa · 18-09-2009, 06:11 PM

pffft you people make me sick. Just looks like some Camry/Passat tryhard hybrid to me.
I do have an irrational hatred for all things Hyundai though.

Gabbs · 18-09-2009, 06:20 PM

Must say hyundai are really coming up the ranks fast. Just look at there sales give them a few years and they will be beating Toyota's sales.

phillyc · 18-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Looks like the ugly Camry based Lexus ES300 from the front. The other views are a fair bit better.

The interior looks about as upmarket as the FG Falcon interior. Ie looks good.

lamborghinifan · 18-09-2009, 06:44 PM

must say i like the current model better. thumbs up for effort though

kocho · 18-09-2009, 07:07 PM

It's not too bad. I don't particularly like the taillights or that line across the doors.

The interior is very impressive though.

Yellow_Festiva · 18-09-2009, 07:38 PM

I was in Korea this year and snapped a car which I haven't seen as yet.

Possible replacement for the Santa Fe??

alpineau · 18-09-2009, 07:42 PM

If the build quality is up to a good standard then it would be a good alternative for people looking for a medium size car. Just have to get over the fact it's a Hyundai

FPV70 · 18-09-2009, 07:45 PM

nope, Ugly looking Camry Concept that got thrown into the Hyundai bin.

Wardo · 18-09-2009, 08:15 PM

The grill hurts my head, the rest is pure Toyota.

BIGJB · 18-09-2009, 08:25 PM

Toyota with a H in the grill if ya ask me.
Does look good but.

Trek · 18-09-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabbs

Must say hyundai are really coming up the ranks fast. Just look at there sales give them a few years and they will be beating Toyota's sales.

Not jumping on you here, however, last I heard their best seller is a suicide machine with no looks, at 11K brand new, that people willingly flush their money down the toilet to. Just another parasite in the car market, in my eyes, feeding on people that compromise integral points in their own safety on the roads by jumping into these contraptions. Partly sad though, at least we can gather these people truly do not value their own lives by buying these 'cars'.

Can't say I'm sold on what I've seen and read about this new abysmal horror of a car, either. It looks like the Camry's cousin.

XRFutura · 18-09-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trek

Not jumping on you here, however, last I heard their best seller is a suicide machine with no looks, at 11K brand new, that people willingly flush their money down the toilet to. Just another parasite in the car market, in my eyes, feeding on people that compromise integral points in their own safety on the roads by jumping into these contraptions. Partly sad though, at least we can gather these people truly do not value their own lives by buying these 'cars'.

Can't say I'm sold on what I've seen and read about this new abysmal horror of a car, either. It looks like the Camry's cousin.

There is some truth to what your saying, and thats the image hyundai will struggle to get ride of. But one hyundai is already starting to change it and thats the i30. You just have to look at the massive change hyundai has had in america with there genesis range, the genesis sedan even won one of americas top car awards. With this new sonata, plus the ix35 suv and the possiblity of genesis coupe coming here. I truly think hyundai has finally come of age.

Gobes32 · 18-09-2009, 11:45 PM

You may rubbish Hyundai as much as you want, I for one think it's a nice looking car and feel the need to remind people that Hyundai are one of the few manufacturers to INCREASE production in the last 12 months. There is a genuine reason why Toyota are scared of Hyundai......

PoweredByCNG · 19-09-2009, 12:07 AM

A note to manufacturers of automobiles world-wide: ignore Hyundai at your peril!

Regards,
Dave