Shyne

I saw the new hyundai sonata today and it looks exactly like the new lexus from the rear...I mean its crazy but i thought it was the new gs but after careful inspection it was just a fluke...Shyne

Lexusfreak

You should have posted pics of the car.

LexusLuver

http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=1771645

Milla...

There should be a law against this sort stuff. that rear is amazingly familiar.

RI-GS4

That sucks...when I get mine...people will think that I'm driving a hyundai...

videcormeum

When I get my Sonata, people will think I'm driving a Lexus

Honestly - enough is left to distinguish the Lexus that I don't think you guys have to worry.

M.

Milla...

Yeah until I'm sitting behind you at a stop light, and I say boy thats a nice Sonata.

videcormeum

Before you could see that it's a Hyundai - I'd hit the NOS !!!!!!!!!!!!

And my front wheels would blow off

And I would blast into space.

The end.

M.

Lexusfreak

Looks more like a Honda Accord from the back to me Although I do see a little Lexi in there.

mmarshall

Don't laugh. While Hyundai overall is still not quite in Lexus territory quality-wise, it beats virtually anything now with a American or European nameplate, and, IMO, still trails only a few Japanese nameplates.

RI-GS4

LMAO...hmmm...maybe I'll just get a Sonata...

But I agree with you Whipimpin, there will be enough to distinguish the Lexus...

spwolf

quality as in what? Reliability wise, Hyundai is one of bottom holders... Only report they got good on was survey after 90 days of ownership where owners complain about their cars, and Hyundai owners complain the least... Reliability wise, latest report gave them an F, with 3 year reliability being 3x worse than... Toyota.

mmarshall

You're living in the past. Hyundai was once indeed a joke. No more. Even Consumer Reports.....perhaps the biggest skeptic of all.......now places them on their recommended list.

You don't have to take my word....or anybody else's....for it. Don't just look at Hyundai photos here on CL . Go see the new Hyundai products for yourself first-hand at an auto show or dealership. Examine the paint. The sheet metal quality. Solidness and fit of materials. Panel gaps. Door openings / closings. Fabric / leather. Test-drive some. Then look at the sticker prices. Last of all, look at the warranty.

Then come back here and see if you still feel the same way.

Believe me.....as a free-lance auto consultant, I was Mr. Skeptic if there ever was one. I thought that the 1987 Hyundai Excel and 1984 Pontiac Fiero were the two worst new cars I ever looked at....and test-drove. Hyundai left a sour reputation in my mouth for years. I didn't recommend a single one until about 3 or 4 years ago. But the company has shown literally enormous improvement in the last 5 years...and its corporate partner Kia to a little lesser extent.. Everyone I know who has bought a late-model Hyundai....from the Accent all the way to the XG350...has been well-pleased, with minimal problems. I'd consider buying one myself except that they don't make the exact type of vehicles I look for.

LexusLuver

CR's recommends anything that has good reliabiliy and crash ratings. Hyundai is trying to keep costs down by copying others styling. I can understand that, but GM stealing, and then their execs smartass remarks about Toyota is just pathetic

Corvette - Ferrari noses
Malibu - Camry like rear and doors
new Impala - old Q45 wheels and sideprofile, doors off Camry
new G6 Cpe and Vert - blatant copy of Solara rear and Tiburon styling
new Sky - similar to MR2 sideprofile
CTS - rip off of Ford's fusion concept

Toyota is accused of stealing themes (automobile mag) even though usually as in the case of the Avalon it is mostly if not all fictional.

mmarshall

Not quite. I've read CR auto tests for over 30 years. The vehicle has to have at least an average reliability record..... ( " average " ) as determined by their own extensive databases, not someone else's. It also has to have a acceptably good safety ratings in BOTH Consumer Reports and Government tests. CR has flunked several vehicles that have passed Government safety tests....generally tall SUV's for stability and tipping problems.
It also has to pass their acceleration, handling, ride both empty and loaded, braking, and emergency handling tests. It has to be reasonably comfortable for all occupants. The controls and gauges have to work well and be legible. It has to be reasonably easy to get in and out of.
After this....and other criteria......then and only THEN does it get the coveted "Recommended" rating.