Comments on: 2010 Hyundai Portico crossover spied http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dangerous1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453770 Dangerous1 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:04:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453770 It's a Station Wagon by any other name. It’s a Station Wagon by any other name.

]]> By: zoomzoomer http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453727 zoomzoomer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:34:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453727 This is obviously the reason Hyundai is cancelling the Entourage van for 2010.. like jjt just said, differentiation from Kia with a more upscale people mover. It's a shame Americans will stay away in droves. This is obviously the reason Hyundai is cancelling the Entourage van for 2010.. like jjt just said, differentiation from Kia with a more upscale people mover. It’s a shame Americans will stay away in droves.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453720 jackjimturkey Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:23:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453720 It's an SUV. Please stop. Looks like a Pacific. This could be another dedicated Hyundai video, that in my radical plan, would help move the brand upscale. It’s an SUV.
Please stop.
Looks like a Pacific.

This could be another dedicated Hyundai video, that in my radical plan, would help move the brand upscale.

]]> By: VR666 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453637 VR666 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:13:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453637 First off Bdizzle, the Vibe sold better than the Matrix. I believe the closest car to this on the road right now is the CX-9. It's great looking for what it is imo but it's only a decent seller. That may be price. I know they've had their share of problems or it could be lack of decent choices in options. Yes the CX-9 is a bit higher but I believe they both appeal to the same shopper. Family based concerned about cargo area and safety while wanting at least decent fuel efficiency. First off Bdizzle, the Vibe sold better than the Matrix. I believe the closest car to this on the road right now is the CX-9. It’s great looking for what it is imo but it’s only a decent seller. That may be price. I know they’ve had their share of problems or it could be lack of decent choices in options. Yes the CX-9 is a bit higher but I believe they both appeal to the same shopper. Family based concerned about cargo area and safety while wanting at least decent fuel efficiency.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453628 idrinorbarsaku Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:05:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453628 it kinda reminds me of the mazda mp5 mixed with the chevy traverse. it kinda reminds me of the mazda mp5 mixed with the chevy traverse.

]]> By: bdizzlefizzle http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453614 bdizzlefizzle Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:28:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453614 LDA and orange, you're not talking about the same thing. LDA is talking about the 'tall wagon' space that the Pacifica and R Class are supposed to be in. Truth is, they are both bad vehicle (crappy and ugly+overpriced, respectively), so they fail. Same for the Tribeca - ugly as hell and expensive for a Subie, plus bad MPG. They then redesign it too late (like the Aztek), and make it look like an 'anycar' so it has no reason to be bought. Not hard to understand why these three failed. Look at another tall wagon, and it's doing fairly well so far - the Venza. Look at smaller tall wagons - Matrix and Vibe - and they've done ok (well, not the Vibe, but the Matrix has). The Outback is a wagon that's been raised for ground clearance plus a slight bump in the roof, not a tall wagon. The Forester is supposed to be an SUV, and the new one is more of that. The old one was an ugly SUV and a weak conversion from a car on Subie's part, but still not a 'tall wagon' as the class has evolved. LDA and orange, you’re not talking about the same thing. LDA is talking about the ‘tall wagon’ space that the Pacifica and R Class are supposed to be in. Truth is, they are both bad vehicle (crappy and ugly+overpriced, respectively), so they fail. Same for the Tribeca – ugly as hell and expensive for a Subie, plus bad MPG. They then redesign it too late (like the Aztek), and make it look like an ‘anycar’ so it has no reason to be bought. Not hard to understand why these three failed.

Look at another tall wagon, and it’s doing fairly well so far – the Venza. Look at smaller tall wagons – Matrix and Vibe – and they’ve done ok (well, not the Vibe, but the Matrix has).

The Outback is a wagon that’s been raised for ground clearance plus a slight bump in the roof, not a tall wagon. The Forester is supposed to be an SUV, and the new one is more of that. The old one was an ugly SUV and a weak conversion from a car on Subie’s part, but still not a ‘tall wagon’ as the class has evolved.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453599 JakeK66 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:51:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453599 My dad's Sorento replacement!!!! Now what do people want in a vehicle? Versatility/Comfort - Check Good Looks - Most likely Check Performance - For it's class Check Affordability - Over the Venza Check Effeciency - Versus the SUVs Check Tall Ride Height - Check I mean, it's really probably going to be the best vehicle choice for the majority of families out there. It's not a minivan and doesn't take that look-at-me styling too far. I think it's a winner. My dad’s Sorento replacement!!!!

Now what do people want in a vehicle?
Versatility/Comfort – Check
Good Looks – Most likely Check
Performance – For it’s class Check
Affordability – Over the Venza Check
Effeciency – Versus the SUVs Check
Tall Ride Height – Check

I mean, it’s really probably going to be the best vehicle choice for the majority of families out there. It’s not a minivan and doesn’t take that look-at-me styling too far. I think it’s a winner.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453583 TomF Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:04:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453583 Look at those rear-quarter blind spots. I guess it's called a Portico because its owners will be backing into so many of them. Look at those rear-quarter blind spots. I guess it’s called a Portico because its owners will be backing into so many of them.

]]> By: orangecones http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453572 orangecones Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453572 @ Long Dong Auto, what about Subaru? Outback and Forester are exactly that, and they sell very well. @ Long Dong Auto, what about Subaru? Outback and Forester are exactly that, and they sell very well.

]]> By: orangecones http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453571 orangecones Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:35:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453571 Front end looks very Forte-esque. The overall profile is very Mazda5 + Pacifica plopped out a baby. If I am reading it right, 6 people in 2 rows, that means a front bench seat? Could be interesting. I don't see it happening but could be a great small business van, capable of hauling 6 mexicans and a lawn mower. Front end looks very Forte-esque. The overall profile is very Mazda5 + Pacifica plopped out a baby. If I am reading it right, 6 people in 2 rows, that means a front bench seat? Could be interesting. I don’t see it happening but could be a great small business van, capable of hauling 6 mexicans and a lawn mower.

]]> By: Long Dong Auto http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453564 Long Dong Auto Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:28:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453564 "Tall wagon" aka Mercedes R Class or Chrysler Pacifica. These do not sell regardless of who makes them. “Tall wagon” aka Mercedes R Class or Chrysler Pacifica. These do not sell regardless of who makes them.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453558 johnnycanuck Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:12:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453558 Looks like a full sized Kia Rhondo. At least they're copying themselves for a change. Looks like a full sized Kia Rhondo. At least they’re copying themselves for a change.

]]> By: DenverGuy217 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453557 DenverGuy217 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:11:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453557 Looks like a Subaru Tribeca Looks like a Subaru Tribeca

]]> By: muttonchops http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453554 muttonchops Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:04:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453554 Tall Wagon = Minivan with no sliding doors. Tall Wagon = Minivan with no sliding doors.

]]> By: TheQ http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453548 TheQ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:52:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453548 Ugh...Please be a fake name. Portico? Terrible.... Ugh…Please be a fake name. Portico? Terrible….

]]> By: gehrhardt http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-portico.html#comment-453544 gehrhardt Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:13:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8607#comment-453544 Isn't that a Venza in the photos? Isn’t that a Venza in the photos?

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