Man this car is awesome

[MonsterD]

I think I found my next car.

273hp
34 MPG
just above 20K(non turbo is 19K base)

And this is a mid-size car

5 star safety rated(one of two cars with it)

Non turbo should be car of the year, this just is greatness on top of that.

2011 Hyundai Sonata turbo. (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1010_2011_hyundai_sonata_2_0t_test/index.html)

Hyundai has impressed the hel out of me the last 3 years they have made some of the best quality cars at price points that are below the Japanese and slightly off or on par with American.

This car is a true marvel, I would love to see what Honda does in turn to keep up with Hyundai.

[Bob Sacamano]

Hyundai and Mazda are producing some banging cars for the buck. Can't go wrong with either.

[Mash]

I think I found my next car.

273hp
34 MPG
just above 20K(non turbo is 19K base)

And this is a mid-size car

5 star safety rated(one of two cars with it)

Non turbo should be car of the year, this just is greatness on top of that.

2011 Hyundai Sonata turbo. (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1010_2011_hyundai_sonata_2_0t_test/index.html)

Hyundai has impressed the hel out of me the last 3 years they have made some of the best quality cars at price points that are below the Japanese and slightly off or on par with American.

This car is a true marvel, I would love to see what Honda does in turn to keep up with Hyundai.

Had my Sante Fe for almost 10 years....and its been solid....the Sonata is at the top of my list on my next purchase.....its a sweet car.....even the non turbo 4 cylinder is almost 200hp

[big dog cowboy]

My wife bought a Santa Fe almost a year ago and absolutely loves it.

[Rowdy]

It's hard to have believed that Hyundai could have ever been a decent manufacturer but they sure have put out some decent cars AND an awesome warranty as well.

[Cythim]

Bought a Tucson three years ago and love it. The Sonata is next on my list. My sister was thinking about getting a Lexus but went with Hyundai instead.

[MonsterD]

It's hard to have believed that Hyundai could have ever been a decent manufacturer but they sure have put out some decent cars AND an awesome warranty as well.


Give you a quick idea on where they are in quality from 2010 J.D. Powers, there is one stat of issues with amount of cars ratio. Hyundai was 6th least problems out of all auto makers. There are other ways that they measure quality but I am sure a more cumulative ranking probably puts them either top 3 or top four in quality.

Take into account also that 4 of those 6 were luxury brands then Hyundai was 2nd to Honda. lol

[theogt]

That may be the ugliest front end on a car I've ever seen. They should have just went full boat on copying the Mercedes.

[TheCount]

One thing I don't like about Hyundai is that there isn't an original idea to be had from the entire company. Every car they produces borrows in such glaringly obvious fashion from other vehicles in terms of style, that frankly I find the entire company obnoxious.

To me they are a car company without a soul.

[Bob Sacamano]

One thing I don't like about Hyundai is that there isn't an original idea to be had from the entire company. Every car they produces borrows in such glaringly obvious fashion from other vehicles in terms of style, that frankly I find the entire company obnoxious.

To me they are a car company without a soul.

Meh. It's good for people who want front end cosmetic and performance for a more economical price. They're just playing the game.

[MonsterD]

One thing I don't like about Hyundai is that there isn't an original idea to be had from the entire company. Every car they produces borrows in such glaringly obvious fashion from other vehicles in terms of style, that frankly I find the entire company obnoxious.

To me they are a car company without a soul.


I find almost all cars to be generic looking in style, Ford,GM,Toyota, especially Toyota.Oh and Hondas are more boring. Nissan had a good edge in style for a while but it is lesser today. That Nissan Juke, the Leaf and the Cube are pretty unique now, but it is pretty much import pure Japanese style to the U.S.

Hyundai's Genesis coupe is a very good looking car.

[CliffnMesquite]

Hyundai is making some fine vehicles. I also like the new VW Jetta in a TDI version. :)

[BehindEnemyLinez]

I think I found my next car.

273hp
34 MPG
just above 20K(non turbo is 19K base)

And this is a mid-size car

5 star safety rated(one of two cars with it)

Non turbo should be car of the year, this just is greatness on top of that.

2011 Hyundai Sonata turbo. (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1010_2011_hyundai_sonata_2_0t_test/index.html)

Hyundai has impressed the hel out of me the last 3 years they have made some of the best quality cars at price points that are below the Japanese and slightly off or on par with American.

This car is a true marvel, I would love to see what Honda does in turn to keep up with Hyundai.
My wife has a non-turbo one. It is really a nice car...but it still pales in comparison to my Accord Coupe!! Honda will never have to keep up w/ Hyundai...it'll always be the other way around!! ;)

[Bonecrusher#31]

I don't mess with those sub-standard autos...Especially not for over 20k

[MonsterD]

I don't mess with those sub-standard autos...Especially not for over 20k

sub-standard? , explain that. I don't see anything sub standard about their cars.

[MonsterD]

My wife has a non-turbo one. It is really a nice car...but it still pales in comparison to my Accord Coupe!! Honda will never have to keep up w/ Hyundai...it'll always be the other way around!! ;)

While I know for sure Honda can push an engine to better stats and the cars refinement get better. I have yet to see Honda push value out like Hyundai. Oh well the CR-Z was the largest debacle I have see Honda make, ever. That car (CR-Z) was a rare miss by them.

[Eskimo]

Hyundai's are pretty good vehicles from the value/warranty/reliability point of view. My wife has had a Santa Fe for about 3.5 years without one major/minor issue yet and about 62000 kms (39 000 miles).

I do agree that compared to luxury car makes they don't measure up. I consider them slightly above most of the domestic makes and Japanese at a similar price point. Their styling while slightly derivative has started to take on its own flair and a brand style is starting to take shape. It will probably take another generation for them to get there though.

[ZeroClub]

Yeah, Hyundai is doing well. Their small car, the Elantra, is a best in its class. Exceptionally reliable.

I was a teenager back when people thought of Honda as a motorcycle manufacturer first and foremost. My friends and I would laugh at the those first imports and their tiny wheels. Never imagined the Japanese imports would become so dominant or that we'd all want to drive an RX-7 within a few years.

If you like the Hyundai, get it.

[casmith07]

My wife has a non-turbo one. It is really a nice car...but it still pales in comparison to my Accord Coupe!! Honda will never have to keep up w/ Hyundai...it'll always be the other way around!! ;)

I would have bought an Accord Coupe instead of my Infiniti if it had the SH-AWD option from the Acura TL.

After owning this car, I will never buy another FWD car.

[BehindEnemyLinez]

I would have bought an Accord Coupe instead of my Infiniti if it had the SH-AWD option from the Acura TL.

After owning this car, I will never buy another FWD car.
You have a G? Man, I wanted one of those but I just couldn't get myself to pony up the extra 10G's to get it! I wish my Accord was RWD. This is my 1st time owning a "sports car" that wasn't...

[MonsterD]

You have a G? Man, I wanted one of those but I just couldn't get myself to pony up the extra 10G's to get it! I wish my Accord was RWD. This is my 1st time owning a "sports car" that wasn't...


G25 is out already, think it starts at 32K.

[Garland powerplay]

Hear it will run on beans and rice too

[Aikmaniac]

Hyundai and Mazda are producing some banging cars for the buck. Can't go wrong with either.

The VW Jetta has become very affordable as well.

[BehindEnemyLinez]

G25 is out already, think it starts at 32K.
I'm was referring to the G37... I'm a sports coupe type of guy. I've never owned a sedan in my life!