Is Hyundai copying off of Lexus?

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09-10-06, 07:34 PM

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Is Hyundai copying off of Lexus?

I noticed this only a few days ago... and up until now, I've seen this car ten times. It's the new Sonata. I swear the rear end, particularly the tail lights, are right off the new IS. Opinions?

09-10-06, 07:35 PM

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i think it looks more like the 2005 honda accord sedan

09-10-06, 07:40 PM

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old discussion...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=14

and "no".

09-10-06, 07:48 PM

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lmao no......one looks like a hyundai and one looks like a lexus....nothing else....maybe other than the fact theyre both made by asian companys

09-10-06, 08:33 PM

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The only resemblance I see is the color of the car.

09-10-06, 08:37 PM

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i can argue the sonata copied the current gen accord, the sonata came out before the IS didnt it

09-11-06, 12:31 AM

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yea.. Sonata copied the Accord, but it does not look anywhere close to the IS

Is Hyundai copying off of Lexus?

Is Hyundai copying off of Lexus?

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