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iTrader: (17)

That front grill is so large and awkward looking.... they should reassess that before anything else.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Sonata's stats look good on paper, but as comparison tests have proved... !!

ArmyofOne

Eww on the altima, they tried to spindle it...fail.

doublehh03

and the new design is still ugly.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

wow, 100% disagree. compared to a camry, the new altima is beautiful.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

of course it's news when a company ADMITS that the release of a competitor's vehicle caused them to re-evaluate.

doesn't matter what toyota said or when, this is still news.

but i take your point - it's why i never watch 'local news' about crimes that go on every day, the occasional house fire, or cat stuck in a tree, etc. stupid.

spwolf

i think it is ugly, but looks expensive.

Also, if you actually read the complete article, they said they looked at Sonata but that also all of the competitors benchmark Camry and Altima.

Lexuslvr91

I wonder if all those stories of many testers getting over 35 mpg with the Sonata were deleted.

Individual

iTrader: (7)

I think it's humorous that Hyundai, who is notorious at taking design cues from other car manufacturers(not saying that they are the only ones), and now other established car manufacturers are taking cues from them.

doublehh03

Well you're comparing it to a Camry. The Camry isn't the standard for style in its class.

The ironic thing is the Altima had to delay its car b/c of the Sonata and its "outrageous" styling. And yet, the Altima is very toned down/conservative -> boring.

2013 Ford Fusion is by far the best design so far in this class. Let's see what Honda comes out with.

VIPG35

iTrader: (6)

Yeah i agree that grill is hideous

blacksc400

iTrader: (4)

Actually, I would say the new Altima looks the best in the segment for now. As much as I love Camry, I still don't like the current design.

spwolf

I dont think Altima or Nissan took a single clue from Hyundai.

And if you read article they said they had to step back and look if they are competitive, but at the end of the day, that all of the manufacturers look at Camry and Altima as benchmarks.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

I think the new Altima is sharp too, but I still give the nod to best looking midsize to the 2013 Fusion

mmarshall

As far as I'm concerned, just do the new Altima the way it is now, and forget about the new Sonata. I'm definitely not a fan of the new Sonata's looks at all, though it is admttedly a good car underneath the skin. But the stying, IMO, was ridiculous from Day One.

(I'd give the new 2012 VW Passat, somewhat reluctantly, the title of best-looking U.S.-market mid-size sedan. It has nice tasteful lines and is not overstyled like a space-ship.)