Can you Believe this is a Hyundai

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ08F2HPR9c&feature=related]YouTube - Hyundai Curb Concept @ 2011 Detroit Auto Show[/video]

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk2KTXENzN4]YouTube - Hyundai Concept Car[/video]

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YGq2DA1SB4]YouTube - 2012 Hyundai i40 (HD)[/video]

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Memx7GnRTU&feature=related]YouTube - 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec - 2011 Chicago Auto Show[/video]

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can't wait to see this in person (suppose to be available by summer), i would probably get it in this same exact color...
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLdnLG8CnY]YouTube - 2012 Hyundai Veloster at CIAS 2011[/video]

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN7fzifIIvY]YouTube - Hyundai Veloster first look from Consumer Reports[/video]

[Rei86]

I've had the new 2011 Kia Optima for about two months? Bought it with only 15miles on the ODO and I love it in the looks department. However if I didn't like the looks so much I could have gotten the 2011 Sonata for so much cheaper with more equipment



Going to get the front fog lights with the KDM LED positioning light, after 5k miles going to get new rims and a carbon fiber rear lip, going to rebadge the car as K5.

[JSMet]

I agree that Hyundai is closing fast on it's competitors with stylish and inexpensive models that appeal to just about everyone. Another line that I'm impressed with is Volkswagen.

[jbgrant]

I've had the new 2011 Kia Optima for about two months? Bought it with only 15miles on the ODO and I love it in the looks department. However if I didn't like the looks so much I could have gotten the 2011 Sonata for so much cheaper with more equipment



Going to get the front fog lights with the KDM LED positioning light, after 5k miles going to get new rims and a carbon fiber rear lip, going to rebadge the car as K5.

I agree that Hyundai is closing fast on it's competitors with stylish and inexpensive models that appeal to just about everyone. Another line that I'm impressed with is Volkswagen.

Funny you should mention Kia and VW in the same post. This great looking Optima above was designed by a former director of design at Audi (VW). That's Kia/Hyundai giving the customer exactly what they want and it's hard to argue against the results! On the other hand, the new Jetta is far inferior to the last/current generation from VW in terms of build quality and mechanical design. Although it is significantly cheaper to purchase, I think they are selling-out the brand in hopes of offering a cost-competitive model without a Korean name on it (which is not a great strategy for the future IMO). Given the struggle that VW has made to improve quality over the past couple decades, I see this as an unfortunate move even if it does not impact reliability.

[Rei86]

Didn't know that part. I know the new Jetta is pretty farking ugly... I also know the Jetta was specially made for the US market since its a Golf with a trunk, but since we the American's prefer trunks vs hatches is the main reason its still made today.