2011 Hyundai Sonata.....seriously

[jonjon72]

Like what I see so far. The wheels look a bit too small but nothing that aftermarket can't fix. These are the new pics released in Korea. You can see a bit of the Genesis Coupe in the front but looks much better IMO.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160138.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160140.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160139.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160141.jpg

[MattC]

the interior photo looks pinched. thats probably the best looking hyundai interior ever.

[jonjon72]

Ya, its the angle of the shot. Look at how the seats seem to angle towards the centre.

[kaval]

I think the outside is pretty ugly, but the interior makes up for it big time!

[lil_zoom3]

look like elentra but bigger

[SKYMP3]

Hummm I don't like it. But compare to what they have 10 years ago, that's a big improvement.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/99-00_Hyundai_Sonata.jpg

[chinsterr]

I'm a fan

[MAZDA Kitten]

Looks beautiful

[craigrodrigues88]

Front reminds me a bit of a CLS

[optiklenz13]

not feeling it..

[michaelm]

looks good, they just need to tone down the front grill.

[omalak]

looks good, they just need to tone down the front grill.

+1 hideous grill, even the genisis i love the car but i cannot stand the grill

[SpeedBaby]

i think that with a blacked out front grill and a few accents + black rims + drop it could look pretty hot... love the interior look but gotta see it all in person.

are there any specs out yet? (yes i am too lazy to google)

[philipfreire]

i see bits of ford in the grill, bits of lexus in the tails, bits of mazda in the rims and headlights... its got a mix of everything..

[fatsock]

I'm not a big fan...

[SpeedBaby]

yeah those headlights would be a b!tch to tint....

found some more pics of the interior on autoblog:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/2010sonatainterior1s.jpg

based on the preliminary specs i was able to find it won't be very exciting:


Drivetrain (CG estimates)

Drive wheels: front

Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 3.3-liter V6, gas/electric hybrid with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower: 185 (4-cylinder), 260 (V6), 170 (hybrid)

Torque: 175 lb-ft (4-cylinder), 235 (V6), 190 (hybrid)

Transmission: 6-speed manual (4-cylinder) or 6-speed automatic

[SilentJay]

The similarities are pretty striking...


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160138.jpg
http://www.lexus.ca/images/dt/popup_ex/BK1EGT2010/front2.jpg










http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160140.jpg
http://www.lexus.ca/images/dt/popup_ex/BK1EGT2010/front.jpg












http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/jonjon72/160139.jpg
http://www.lexus.ca/images/dt/popup_ex/BK1EGT2010/rear2.jpg

[jonjon72]

yeah those headlights would be a b!tch to tint....

found some more pics of the interior on autoblog:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/2010sonatainterior1s.jpg

based on the preliminary specs i was able to find it won't be very exciting:


Ya, I that pic of the interior was at the early stages (spring 2009). The pics at the top are the final version that was shown last week.


The 4 banger will be about 200hp with Direct Injection. The V6 will have at least 250hp. I can see them using the 3.7 V6 currently in the Sante Fe at the very least to be competitve in the market.

http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2009/09/17/2011-hyundai-sonata/

[mzkaye729]

I would totally drive this car.

[FLIPDADY]

Yup there's def some Lexus styling inside and out.

The Korean's are taking over!lol

[Darkfrosty7]

hmmm i don't like it... for some reason it looks too weird. korean's will never take over the automotive world... if they did, whos left to copy from?

[Dante]

Hyundai is changing. Surprising people left right and center.

[Kevin@nextmod]

the interior looks like the new TSX

[blazex2]

I dunno ... the interior reminds me of the G37. The styling around the nav screen and vent orientation is very reminiscent of the g37's cockpit. Not as well refined obviously ...

http://www.cargurus.com/images/2009/05/16/01/10/2009-infiniti-g37-sport-coupe-pic-28492.jpeg

[p-o-g-i]

Hyundai is starting to turn heads...... just like Kia before.... and Mazda before them.

[DruidB]

OMG! Hyundai is ripping everyone off... they used 4 WHEELS and it has seats!!!

I get i kick out of everyone saying Hyundai stole idea's from everyone else when all car companies steal each others ideas... Stolen idea's are the reason Japanese cars exist at all... Not to mention my 2010 mz3 looks like a lexus from the sides and rear..

There are only so many auto body shapes that people will like and most have been done before to some degree... What do the koreans have to do... Make cars with bubble domes.. aka "The Car Built for Homer"

[towelsnap]

Hyundai is starting to turn heads...... just like Kia before.... and Mazda before them.

I agree :headbang , I'll admit I do like the Sonata ... keep it up Hyundai and your market will increase ten fold

[mEtH]

The headlights remind me of something from a mercedes...

I dont like the styling but they're really stepping up their game. Good job Hyundai!

[Chester_Lampwick]

Not to mention my 2010 mz3 looks like a lexus from the sides and rear..


Yeah, I've noticed this a lot. The 2010 looks like an IS250. I was going to mention this, but thought I'd get a negative response.

[Hives]

Like it

[Garu]

First Genesis, now this, they've come a long way.

[crono06]

Yeah, I've noticed this a lot. The 2010 looks like an IS250. I was going to mention this, but thought I'd get a negative response.

The rear, yes somewhat. But how do you guys see it in the profile shots...? Wait... Unless you're talking about the sedans... Which I don't look at very often xD

[Chester_Lampwick]

What? Do they make a hatchback IS250?

[DruidB]

The rear, yes somewhat. But how do you guys see it in the profile shots...? Wait... Unless you're talking about the sedans... Which I don't look at very often xD

Yes... were talking sedans... and dont worry... I dont look at the station wagons.. so were equal

[momoGenki]

I dare say the Hyundai looks 100x better.

I know Lexus is marketed towards a older, more mature crowd, but dayam, the styling is looking great. Taking interior hints from Infiniti also helps!

[sadd16]

The car does look pretty nice compared to their older cars. A much better improvement in my opinion. Think this all started with the Genesis car.

[Rob23]

Hyundai is starting to turn heads...... just like Kia before.... and Mazda before them.

Kia? a kia will never turn heads, the kia soul was a pathetic attempt. BTW hyundia own Kia.

[nikdevid]

I am a big fan of Sonata.
I like it. It looks much better than older. It looks so stylish.
I love it. In pic up it is also excellent.

[fatsock]

You have to admit that car actually looks pretty good.