robertlane Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/cont...index+page_news But how about their quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I guess the Azera, Sonata, and especially the new Optima missed the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Oh I woudln't say Sonata missed the mark at all. While fairly bland, the design is unexpectedly sophisticated for a Korean manufacturer. The design evokes the impression of Japanese build quality with some smart design details to help enhance a fairly neutral design. I saw one in the parking lot the other day and I was very impressed Also, Hyundai's quality has made huge strides with the Sonata earning the top spot on some surveys (J.D. Power is one of them). I think Hyundai deserves a lot of credit for its ambition and success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Oh I woudln't say Sonata missed the mark at all. While fairly bland, the design is unexpectedly sophisticated for a Korean manufacturer. The design evokes the impression of Japanese build quality with some smart design details to help enhance a fairly neutral design. I saw one in the parking lot the other day and I was very impressed Also, Hyundai's quality has made huge strides with the Sonata earning the top spot on some surveys (J.D. Power is one of them). I think Hyundai deserves a lot of credit for its ambition and success. The keyword is distinctive, and while the Hyundai may look clean and crisp the back of it looks entirely too much like the old rear end of the Accord (albeit better). That's not what I calld distinctive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 As I recall back in 1996 when Ford tried to be distinctive, they re-did the Taurus and people were horrified! The Hyundai designers did what many do by copying a successful existing look. And you said yourself, they did a better job that the original. Nuttin wrong widdat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovaltine Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 As I recall back in 1996 when Ford tried to be distinctive, they re-did the Taurus and people were horrified! The Hyundai designers did what many do by copying a successful existing look. And you said yourself, they did a better job that the original. Nuttin wrong widdat! Ya mean somethin' like this? "The Audi in turn influenced the Ford Taurus, an American made sedan from 1986." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_5000 1985 Audi 1986 Ford Taurus And for the record... I *liked* the '86 Taurus when it came out!!! -Ovaltine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 As I recall back in 1996 when Ford tried to be distinctive, they re-did the Taurus and people were horrified! The Hyundai designers did what many do by copying a successful existing look. And you said yourself, they did a better job that the original. Nuttin wrong widdat! When did I say something was wrong with it? All I'm pointing out is taking something of your own, and making some sort of cohesive design out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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