New Sonata with a bodykit.

[benyl]

pretty sweet.

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/642/642443/studie-sonata-20050816031023542.jpg

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/642/642443/studie-sonata-20050816031027916.jpg

[nismodrifter]

First pic is kind of :dunno: Seems like the headlights are too high or something.
Second pic looks great though!

[wildrice]

t3h hawtness

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by nismodrifter
First pic is kind of :dunno: Seems like the headlights are too high or something.

I think its the angle of the photo... ;)

[dennisaur]

sexay.:hitit:

[JordanLotoski]

nice, dont care for those rims though.

[Chandler_Racing]

Hyundai has come a long way, that car looks really sharp.

[ca2p3r]

trunk = :thumbsdow

[Hash_man]

I must say that is a really good looking car, I have never been a big hyundai fan at all but they definately got the looks right on this one IMO.

And that kit and wheels look damn good.

[Hakkola]

A guy on beyond has a sonata (last body) with body kit, it's actually pretty cool.

Not a big fan of Hyundai though, but I have to say, with the body kit and wheels, that's pretty attractive. I really like it, looks a lot like a Saab, but better.

[Redlyne_mr2]

wow that is so nice

[Mad$ella]

Not my style at all...

:thumbsdow :thumbsdow

But that should not come as a surprise to anyone here...

[streetarab]

:bigpimp: front reminds me alot of vw and audi, but that looks pretty damn good

[habsfan]

holy shit, that hot:hitit:

[civic_stylez]

:eek: that is gorgeous!!!! looks super sleek!

[bspot]

I'm confused...

I'm looking at a Hyundai, and I'm enjoying looking at it.

I don't get it.

[benyl]

Originally posted by bspot
I'm confused...

I'm looking at a Hyundai, and I'm enjoying looking at it.

I don't get it.


HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA

That is why I posted it. All the hyundai haters like it.

[rc2002]

That's a sweet looking Honda Accord/Acura EL ripoff.

I think the reason why Hyundai cars are starting to be more attractive is because the styling looks a lot like that of other manufacturers.

[ZorroAMG]

^ WHAT? That looks nothing like the honda abored. The EL is a civic by the way and this looks nothing like a civic either.

That hyundai is hot and with 10 yr 100000km warranty they are sure to do very well...

That would tempt me to go import...almost.





Originally posted by ca2p3r
trunk = :thumbsdow

Says the guy with a hatch--- no wonder :rofl:

[benyl]

Hondas are bland in the styling department...

This isn't bland.

[Rav4Guy]

Originally posted by benyl
Hondas are bland in the styling department...

This isn't bland.

because its got a kit on it.

Hyundai needs 100k km warranty because thats the only way it'll attract customers. How many hyundais are at 100k+ km??

[benyl]

plenty.

Even if it was a way to attract customers, if they built their cars to a shitty standard, then they would lose their shirt on warranty claims.

[rc2002]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
^ WHAT? That looks nothing like the honda abored. The EL is a civic by the way and this looks nothing like a civic either.

That hyundai is hot and with 10 yr 100000km warranty they are sure to do very well...

That would tempt me to go import...almost.



I think the rear looks a lot like an accord and the front looks a lot like an EL. Even if not total copy, it's very similar.

And German cars are considered imports aren't they? :P

[GoChris]

i think it looks good, theres nothing done to it that makes it look bad or ugly, not sure how anyone can say its gross.

nice kit

[Nix87]

Thats a hyundai id consider driving we'll see how they do.

[JordanEG6]

wow, a hyundai i actually like! i'd drive it. whats its power numbers tho, looks good, but if it actually performs like the usual hyundai, then no thanks. hahaha

but i like it, looks good :thumbsup: :hitit:

EDIY: BTW, i think it looks like a SAAB

[dDUB]

group buy for sonatas!

hahahaha

benyl nice find again man i have to keep giving you your props

[lastprodigy]

Originally posted by Mad$ella
Not my style at all...

:thumbsdow :thumbsdow

But that should not come as a surprise to anyone here...

wow your so fucking concerned about what everyone thinks of you hey??



hot for a hyundai , hot for a normal car although the front screams audi/saab and the back screams accord

[duffspec]

That is some hawtness. :thumbsup:

[PSJanis]

front=Evo rip
rear=Accord rip

whats not to get?

[cman]

Originally posted by bspot
I'm confused...

I'm looking at a Hyundai, and I'm enjoying looking at it.

I don't get it.
HAHAHAHA exactly what i was just thinking.
that car looks really appealing.

[Raz]

Yea, I don't get it either... A nice looking, dare I say, semi-attractive - Hyundai?! :)

- Rasmus

[^SkylinE^]

Look like front end saab rear accord?!?!?! Looks good i like it ! love the rims!:thumbsup:

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by richardchan2002


I think the rear looks a lot like an accord and the front looks a lot like an EL. Even if not total copy, it's very similar.

And German cars are considered imports aren't they? :P

rear = honda accord, front = 1.6 EL, for shizzle.

nice looking car, very well done up i must say.

[skyline19]

wow:hitit:

hyundai has come a long way but i give it a 50-50:thumbsup: :thumbsdow

[Tilly]

wow, that is NICE

you guys have it ALL WRONG: Front = SAAB !!
Rear = Accord

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by Rav4Guy
Hyundai needs 100k km warranty because thats the only way it'll attract customers.

Today's Hyundais are very reliable cars but they need the extra warranty as a selling point because the Pony was such a shitty car and people still remember it.

[Def_3]

front reminds me off a cross between evo and a Saab

back is total accord rip off

looks good for a brand that i considered to be alongside KIA

[Lo)2enz0]

the car still looks sweet, i would never own it though

[5.0]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
^ WHAT? That looks nothing like the honda abored. The EL is a civic by the way and this looks nothing like a civic either.



Actaully el is Acura and i was thinking the same thing the front looks alot like the new el's. But i still cant get over the brand of this car, looks really good!

[greg288]

When looking at it from a side view, I almost get a BMW type look to it. One of the nicest Hyundai's I've ever laid eyes on.

[HRD2PLZ]

It seems to look pretty decent for a Hyundai Sonata. Still don't see myself ever buying one though...

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 5.0


Actaully el is Acura and i was thinking the same thing the front looks alot like the new el's. But i still cant get over the brand of this car, looks really good!

You know Acura is just the luxo brand for Honda right? The EL is a civic.

[carguy]

this is probably the 3rd time this week Ive returned to this thread to check out the photos of the sonata.

So yea, that's probably a sign... :thumbsup:

[Talontsi96]

I have recently purchased the 2006 Sonata GLS V6 (235 bhp) for a daily/winter driver and I gotta tell you guys, This car is the highest quality/refinement car I have ever owned. Hyundai has come a long way and for all of you Hyundai haters you should actually do some research on this car before you keep hating. The Sonata has been rated #1 in initial quality beating the Accord and the Camry in 2004 and 2005. This car has been totally redesigned and the bar was raised once again, while the competiton has not done so yet with their models. This car is really a class act. Hyundai as a company has been rated #2 in initial quality matching Honda and coming in behind Toyota that was rated #1 (as a company).

There is no bones about it guys. The Sonata is a great quality car. The sound levels at idle and cruising are lower than the Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda vehicles of this class. at 70 mph the sound level is only at 67db. Thats quiet. This is understandable since when Hyundai designed this car they were not looking at the Accord and Camry for levels of standard, they were looking at Lexus for interior sound levels and Audi for quality of materials/fit and finish.

Oh and in Canada Hyundai does not offer the 10 year/100,000mile warranty its only 5 years and 100,000 km bumper to bumper which is still better than the competition.

Hey but why spill all this myself why don't you read about it yourself, here are some links, I got more if you want, I really did my research before I bought this car:

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=9741&page_number=1

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102396

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=106434/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/106434/article.html

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/reviews.jsp?makeid=19&modelid=222&year=2006&revid=48497&revlogtype=22

http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadtest,view,Hyundai.spy?artid=45920&pg=1

[93hustler]

Looks sweet. IMO Hyundai is getting alot better. The new Tiburons are quite nice. That Sonata pictured is sexy.

[ExtremeSi]

Hyundai is what Honda and Toyota were when they first came to North America. They started with cheap, economical cars, and have moved upscale in quality and refinement. In 10 years or maybe even 5, I think it will be just as liked as the other top import brands.
This is a sweet looking car

[achca]

hyundia is getting better and better.

[Talontsi96]

Originally posted by ExtremeSi
Hyundai is what Honda and Toyota were when they first came to North America. They started with cheap, economical cars, and have moved upscale in quality and refinement. In 10 years or maybe even 5, I think it will be just as liked as the other top import brands.
This is a sweet looking car

Actually according to the quality reports and articles on the matter, they say that it took Hyundai half the time to drastically improve their quality when compared to the Japanese manufacturers. Hyundai does not need 10 to 5 years to catch up to be one of the top import brands. If you do your research you will see that they are allready there, its just that the majority of people don't realize it yet.

The Sonata was rated #1 in initial quality for 2004 and 2005 beating the Accord and Camry. Hyundai as a company tied Honda for 2nd place. I'd say Hyundai of today is not what Honda and Toyota was 10 years ago. Obviously Hyundai is on a level playing ground at this time. The 2006 Sonata was redesigned and the bar was raised way high. The quality of this vehicle is absolutely awesome. I still open and close all my 4 doors in the garage like an idiot, just to hear that sweet sound of quality when the door shuts.

I'd say this is a perfect time to buy a Hyundai, youre getting a good quality product at a discounted price. Wait till everyone realizes this and Hyundai won't be any cheaper then the rest of the asian imports. It will be just like what happened with Honda and Toyota, once they were commonly accepted as quality vehicles, prices went up.