Comments on: Early look: 2009 Hyundai Sonata http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-342588 tripleonefive Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:35:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-342588 Saturn doesnt have the style build qual or resale or anything to be compared to the class leading Honda Accord Why would an Accord look like a Saturn If it did the Accord woudnt sell or be as reliable. This Sonata will be a force in the family car segment and so will the Mazda 6 The Accord will beat out the Camry for the top spot while the Malibooo and the Error will just fade away The Sonata will be right under the Accord and Camry Saturn doesnt have the style build qual or resale or anything to be compared to the class leading Honda Accord
Why would an Accord look like a Saturn If it did the Accord woudnt sell or be as reliable.
This Sonata will be a force in the family car segment and so will the Mazda 6 The Accord will beat out the Camry for the top spot while the Malibooo and the Error will just fade away
The Sonata will be right under the Accord and Camry

]]> By: lamboz get a life http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-341294 lamboz get a life Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:57:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-341294 Had a 2007 V-6 modle as a rental. Pretty impressive car for the price. Far better to look at then the pig nosed Camry or the 1999 Saturn looking new Accord. Had a 2007 V-6 modle as a rental. Pretty impressive car for the price. Far better to look at then the pig nosed Camry or the 1999 Saturn looking new Accord.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340368 Veda Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:30:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340368 If it's 5 grand less than the Camry it'll probably work.... If it’s 5 grand less than the Camry it’ll probably work….

]]> By: Ray Sinclair http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340354 Ray Sinclair Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:18:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340354 I don't like the rims or the front end. It's not that they're bad, but I really liked the 5-spoke wheels and the old grill. The interior, however is a big step forward. It's beautiful and resembles cars that are 10-20k more than this Sonata. (G37, CTS) Despite what many of you are saying, Hyundai is not taking any steps backward. I don’t like the rims or the front end. It’s not that they’re bad, but I really liked the 5-spoke wheels and the old grill. The interior, however is a big step forward. It’s beautiful and resembles cars that are 10-20k more than this Sonata. (G37, CTS) Despite what many of you are saying, Hyundai is not taking any steps backward.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340310 DeansterTJ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:41:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340310 Damn, someone at Hyundai's upper management is going after Toyota by styling this into the oblivion of boredom. They're probably looking to develop the Sonata into a worthy Camry-fighter and leave the crazier designs for the other segments. Might not be a bad strategy. Damn, someone at Hyundai’s upper management is going after Toyota by styling this into the oblivion of boredom.

They’re probably looking to develop the Sonata into a worthy Camry-fighter and leave the crazier designs for the other segments. Might not be a bad strategy.

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340283 sharpie Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:24:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340283 It's not bad looking, but it's not an improvement over the current Sonata's front end. The interior is better looking though. It’s not bad looking, but it’s not an improvement over the current Sonata’s front end. The interior is better looking though.

]]> By: TheWizard http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340279 TheWizard Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:10:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340279 I'm trying to figure out if that is really a shifter or a missing piece from a chess board? I’m trying to figure out if that is really a shifter or a missing piece from a chess board?

]]> By: obhatti http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340254 obhatti Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:13:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340254 autonut.... i actually agree with everything you've said on this so far...... yeah, i'm as shocked as you are...... maybe I should tell the neighbours to cancel that jihad surpirse i ordered for ya :P autonut…. i actually agree with everything you’ve said on this so far…… yeah, i’m as shocked as you are…… maybe I should tell the neighbours to cancel that jihad surpirse i ordered for ya :P

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340249 TOZO Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:49:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340249 Good! This is as it should be: Ugly gets uglier. Good! This is as it should be: Ugly gets uglier.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340246 jackjimturkey Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:40:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340246 Not bad Cookie: Blandness is best in this class Not bad
Cookie: Blandness is best in this class

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340244 autonutt Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:37:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340244 I hope this isn't the US-spec car.. they have never offered the same front-end on the US and Asian/Euro market vehicles, hopefully they won't start now! This very same face already looked dated on the Azera when it debuted three years ago! I hope this isn’t the US-spec car.. they have never offered the same front-end on the US and Asian/Euro market vehicles, hopefully they won’t start now! This very same face already looked dated on the Azera when it debuted three years ago!

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340224 jayjc08 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:25:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340224 When I saw that steering wheel (last picture), I got scared for a moment; arachnophobia. For a quick second I thought that was a depiction of the actual steering wheel (in still motion, I suppose). It doesn't look much different from the current one; I don't like the changes though. The Sonata was a pretty clean looking car, but with these updates, it makes it look less simple, and ugly(-y ier). When I saw that steering wheel (last picture), I got scared for a moment; arachnophobia. For a quick second I thought that was a depiction of the actual steering wheel (in still motion, I suppose).

It doesn’t look much different from the current one; I don’t like the changes though. The Sonata was a pretty clean looking car, but with these updates, it makes it look less simple, and ugly(-y ier).

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340206 RicardoHead Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340206 Honda (I think) only offers the stick on the Accord Coupe (in this segment). I don't think they offer it in the sedan - at least not with the 3.5 V6. Honda (I think) only offers the stick on the Accord Coupe (in this segment). I don’t think they offer it in the sedan – at least not with the 3.5 V6.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340200 autonut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340200 Wait, I think Nissan does also. Wait, I think Nissan does also.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340199 autonut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340199 Ricardo, you gonna hate the truth: Except Honda nobody will offer V6 with manu-tranny (we are not talking exotics and BMW here). Ricardo, you gonna hate the truth: Except Honda nobody will offer V6 with manu-tranny (we are not talking exotics and BMW here).

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340197 LP640 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:39:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340197 Oh my Goodness ! Th manual stick looks like a fucking toy. The Sat-Nav is staright from a Lexus, as for that CD stack, who the hell buys cd's anymore?? Hyundai have obiously been asleep during the past five years and have no idea what an iPod is. The Exterior is just bland Oh my Goodness ! Th manual stick looks like a fucking toy. The Sat-Nav is staright from a Lexus, as for that CD stack, who the hell buys cd’s anymore?? Hyundai have obiously been asleep during the past five years and have no idea what an iPod is. The Exterior is just bland

]]> By: Captain Spadaro http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340193 Captain Spadaro Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:34:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340193 Does Theta refer to the inline-4 or the V6? Does Theta refer to the inline-4 or the V6?

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340189 RicardoHead Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:29:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340189 Is Hyundai offering that stick with the V6? Seems so rare for anyone to do that these days, sadly. Johnny, I totally admire Hyundai's resolve. I don't admire the front of this car, though. Maybe it'll look better in real life. Is Hyundai offering that stick with the V6? Seems so rare for anyone to do that these days, sadly.

Johnny, I totally admire Hyundai’s resolve. I don’t admire the front of this car, though. Maybe it’ll look better in real life.

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340190 Commodore Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:29:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340190 It's like the new Murano -- I think the so called "update" made it worse. I would take the old car anyday over this one (and also over some of its competitors) It’s like the new Murano — I think the so called “update” made it worse. I would take the old car anyday over this one (and also over some of its competitors)

]]> By: MHW http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340186 MHW Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:12:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340186 The interior looks pretty good other than it has a bit of an old man look to it. The exterior looks good from the rear only, the rest of the car is rather homely! Does anyone else see Ford 500 in the side profile? I sure do. The interior looks pretty good other than it has a bit of an old man look to it. The exterior looks good from the rear only, the rest of the car is rather homely! Does anyone else see Ford 500 in the side profile? I sure do.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340183 johnnycanuck Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:08:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340183 The first Hyundai to come to North America was the "Pony" when it arrived in Canada circa 1985. It was as ugly as it was slow. The 1.3 Mitsu engine was completely overwhelmed by the weight of the car. I could be wrong, but I believe it was even body on frame constuction. The automatic versions defined the term 'moving chicayne'. All I really want to point out is how far these guys have come in 2 decades and whether you love 'em or hate 'em you have to admire their resolve. Hell, even my neighbor bought a new Sonata to replace one of those Boxy Civic wagon things they made in the late '80's. Their philosophy seems to be very Toyota/Honda like in that this is what- already the 4th generation of this model. As much as I hate to bash the domestics... but if Korea can figure this out- why can't they? The first Hyundai to come to North America was the “Pony” when it arrived in Canada circa 1985. It was as ugly as it was slow. The 1.3 Mitsu engine was completely overwhelmed by the weight of the car. I could be wrong, but I believe it was even body on frame constuction. The automatic versions defined the term ‘moving chicayne’.
All I really want to point out is how far these guys have come in 2 decades and whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em you have to admire their resolve.
Hell, even my neighbor bought a new Sonata to replace one of those Boxy Civic wagon things they made in the late ’80′s.
Their philosophy seems to be very Toyota/Honda like in that this is what- already the 4th generation of this model. As much as I hate to bash the domestics… but if Korea can figure this out- why can’t they?

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340182 cookie4me Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:06:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340182 A lot of people will overlook the blandness for a 10 year warranty especially with the upgraded interior. I don't like the wood grain placement and the way it looks like it is descending but the material quality looks like it is a big leap over the current model. A lot of people will overlook the blandness for a 10 year warranty especially with the upgraded interior. I don’t like the wood grain placement and the way it looks like it is descending but the material quality looks like it is a big leap over the current model.

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340181 MikeFX Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340181 This does seem like a big step backward for a company that appeared to be on a styling roll (Genesis coupe). This does seem like a big step backward for a company that appeared to be on a styling roll (Genesis coupe).

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340178 autonut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:13:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340178 planet_drive do you print Euros? The price of gas in Spain is about $7.50-$8/gallon. I haven't seen a single V6 on streets of Madrid (except Benz and Lexus). Even BMW were diesel propelled. How much that drive offset you? I was cursing my gasoline powered Peugeot 206 with 1.4 L and demanding diesel replacement. planet_drive do you print Euros? The price of gas in Spain is about $7.50-$8/gallon. I haven’t seen a single V6 on streets of Madrid (except Benz and Lexus). Even BMW were diesel propelled. How much that drive offset you? I was cursing my gasoline powered Peugeot 206 with 1.4 L and demanding diesel replacement.

]]> By: planet_drive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340172 planet_drive Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:57:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340172 Nice job on the interior, but hopefully you can have a choice between the ugly wood trim and some tastefull aluminum or fake carbon fibre trim. The wheels are ugly, give it some sporty 5 spoke wheels and the car will look alot better. I drove the current sonata V6 while in Spain and its a fast car and feels solid at very high speeds. If they bump up the power to 250hp and put in the 6spd auto it will be a car that will surprise alot of sports cars on the street. Nice job on the interior, but hopefully you can have a choice between the ugly wood trim and some tastefull aluminum or fake carbon fibre trim. The wheels are ugly, give it some sporty 5 spoke wheels and the car will look alot better. I drove the current sonata V6 while in Spain and its a fast car and feels solid at very high speeds. If they bump up the power to 250hp and put in the 6spd auto it will be a car that will surprise alot of sports cars on the street.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340169 CA36GTP Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:51:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340169 Exterior: Hello late 90s Camry! Interior: A Ford steering wheel tacked on to a very pathetic attempt at ripping off the center stack of the Infiniti M and Cadillac CTS. The rest of it is just ancient-looking, characterless blah. Exterior: Hello late 90s Camry!

Interior: A Ford steering wheel tacked on to a very pathetic attempt at ripping off the center stack of the Infiniti M and Cadillac CTS. The rest of it is just ancient-looking, characterless blah.

]]> By: doctrsnoop http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340162 doctrsnoop Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:44:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340162 blandtastic. I'm sure it'll do fine with it's current clientele though. blandtastic. I’m sure it’ll do fine with it’s current clientele though.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340157 RicardoHead Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:30:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340157 Interior = just fine. Nose job = a step back to 1988. Disgusting. Interior = just fine.

Nose job = a step back to 1988. Disgusting.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340156 autonut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:25:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340156 It has 5 speed with 6 cyl. engine. The pain was administered by I4 with 4 speed awfully build tranny. I felt your pain. I don't a stool (hard or loose) what plastic they shove into this thing, but running gear are not up to GM standards. Forget about japs. And I think it is cheaper for a good reason. It has 5 speed with 6 cyl. engine. The pain was administered by I4 with 4 speed awfully build tranny. I felt your pain. I don’t a stool (hard or loose) what plastic they shove into this thing, but running gear are not up to GM standards. Forget about japs. And I think it is cheaper for a good reason.

]]> By: stupid_nut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340154 stupid_nut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:21:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340154 @snoboardguy21, I agree! It looks... odd somehow..... @snoboardguy21, I agree! It looks… odd somehow…..

]]> By: 441Zuke http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340152 441Zuke Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:19:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340152 i want specs on the new engine it better have 240hp at least for the class it competes in i want specs on the new engine it better have 240hp at least for the class it competes in

]]> By: 04focus http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340150 04focus Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:18:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340150 injunraiv: Could pass for a bad knockoff of a kinetic Ford up front. autonut: Does this thing actually have a 6-speed? The 4-speed in the 06 is a world of hurt. I had to endure it for a week. injunraiv: Could pass for a bad knockoff of a kinetic Ford up front.
autonut: Does this thing actually have a 6-speed? The 4-speed in the 06 is a world of hurt. I had to endure it for a week.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340146 autonut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:11:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340146 With or without reading glasses I cant discern the difference between this and what I see on the road. The plastic in wooded trim looks stupid just like plastic in any car. The difference would be more cogs in the tranny, more ponies under the hood, better performance and better mileage to accompany better performance. I think I missed those components in the article. With or without reading glasses I cant discern the difference between this and what I see on the road. The plastic in wooded trim looks stupid just like plastic in any car. The difference would be more cogs in the tranny, more ponies under the hood, better performance and better mileage to accompany better performance. I think I missed those components in the article.

]]> By: atourya http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340135 atourya Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:56:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340135 the wood ribbons should flow through the dash. I don't like how they are cut off before they hit the center. Otherwise, the interior isn't so bad at all. the wood ribbons should flow through the dash. I don’t like how they are cut off before they hit the center. Otherwise, the interior isn’t so bad at all.

]]> By: injunraiv http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340133 injunraiv Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:56:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340133 Hyundai is trying something new - I can't figure out who they stole their designs from this time! Hyundai is trying something new – I can’t figure out who they stole their designs from this time!

]]> By: cardesigner5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340132 cardesigner5 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:53:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340132 cats ass grille, just nasttttyyyyyy cats ass grille, just nasttttyyyyyy

]]> By: snoboardguy21 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340130 snoboardguy21 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:50:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyunda-sonata.html#comment-340130 They made a decent looking car ugly. Nice work. They made a decent looking car ugly. Nice work.

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