Brand new Sonata S20 for 10 laks onroad

dipen · 2nd April 2005, 16:03

Hi All

Just read the car prices in the Times Drive ( supplement with the Times Of India) in Mumbai.

The Sonata prices shocked me

Model / Base Price / Reg / Ins

S20 / 9.30 / 34k / 43k
2.7 V6 / 11.75 / 44k / 51k

People , note that the S20 is cheaper than the Elantra GLS (petrol)

Man , this is surely a great deal, much better deal than what I used to think when the Baleno was made available for 6 laks

Its more than worth every penny spent on it.

I think the prices are so low as they want to bring the new Sonata
What the heck , I even today prefer the elegant looks of the Sonata.

What more can one ask for 10 laks ?

RJK · 2nd April 2005, 16:15

Do you really think inspite of this the Sonata will sell ?

bhp · 2nd April 2005, 16:18

2 - 3 months back sonata s20 was selling for 9 lakhs on road mumbai after a discount of 300k but still it did not manage to get any buyers

dipen · 2nd April 2005, 16:21

I agree that still it isnt going to sell
But my point was , isnt it more than worth every penny ignoring the depreciation.

GTO · 2nd April 2005, 16:21

Given a choice, I would pick up the Sonata over the Elantra. But given a broader choice - I wouldnt go for either.

Not a bad deal for those who want maximum flash for the buck.

GTO

Deeps · 2nd April 2005, 23:04

Surprisingly low prices. This could lead to an initial hike in sales but i doubt that the Sonata has enough to remain competetive in the D segment market.

islero · 3rd April 2005, 08:13

Its starting to look sillier by the day as more and more people have started seeing some of thre contemporary designs that Hyundai shamelessly copied. Now very few people like the Sonata. It is passe.

shravan316 · 3rd April 2005, 08:34

I doubt it'll sell anymore, it simply doesnt even stand close to the competition(read as Skoda).

Steeroid · 3rd April 2005, 12:59

Still wouldnt buy an imitation Jag...and from what I've seen of the new Sonata its a real mongrel - shades of the New Accord, the Camry and the A4 are visible to any trained eye.

Wonder if they will ever learn from lil sister Kia who have shown more originality in their designs.

BTW, I saw a Santro look-alike called the Kia Picanto on the streets here. IMHO, it looks better than the Santro from which it is clearly derived.

Cheers

Steer

lamborghini · 3rd April 2005, 13:06

Maybe there are discounts on the reduced price too.
Wont mind buying it but petrol prices are really scary now and that gulps down alot of petrol..

aadix · 3rd April 2005, 14:45

thats just to clear out all the old sonata stock
me waiting for the new sonata to get released,
will eaily get good sonatas for 4l imo.

Sahil · 5th April 2005, 04:05

When a newer version is coming out , thats the time to buy the previous generation as they go with hugge discounts a couple of months before hand. Thats what i did with my accord ;-) 11 lakhs for a v6 sonata is not bad at all, not a personal choice i wouldnt ever pick it up jsut coz its a hyundai but for people that are open to it i think its a steal.The v6 will keep u up with other d-segment 4 cyl cars :-P

manson · 5th April 2005, 04:15

the older sonata according to me is much better looking than the new one to be launched , and at 11 lakhs and a little more nego. i would have maybe bought the v6 was to buy a car around that budget , but then again would have to just keep it parked due to the rising fuel prices , lolz !

manson .

2nd April 2005, 16:03	#1
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	Brand new Sonata S20 for 10 laks onroad Hi All Just read the car prices in the Times Drive ( supplement with the Times Of India) in Mumbai. The Sonata prices shocked me Model / Base Price / Reg / Ins S20 / 9.30 / 34k / 43k 2.7 V6 / 11.75 / 44k / 51k People , note that the S20 is cheaper than the Elantra GLS (petrol) Man , this is surely a great deal, much better deal than what I used to think when the Baleno was made available for 6 laks Its more than worth every penny spent on it. I think the prices are so low as they want to bring the new Sonata What the heck , I even today prefer the elegant looks of the Sonata. What more can one ask for 10 laks ? Last edited by dipen : 2nd April 2005 at 16:05.
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2nd April 2005, 16:15	#2
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 701 Times	Do you really think inspite of this the Sonata will sell ?
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2nd April 2005, 16:18	#3
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	2 - 3 months back sonata s20 was selling for 9 lakhs on road mumbai after a discount of 300k but still it did not manage to get any buyers
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2nd April 2005, 16:21	#4
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	I agree that still it isnt going to sell But my point was , isnt it more than worth every penny ignoring the depreciation.
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2nd April 2005, 16:21	#5
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,619 Times View My Garage	Given a choice, I would pick up the Sonata over the Elantra. But given a broader choice - I wouldnt go for either. Not a bad deal for those who want maximum flash for the buck. GTO
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2nd April 2005, 23:04	#6
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 170 Times	Surprisingly low prices. This could lead to an initial hike in sales but i doubt that the Sonata has enough to remain competetive in the D segment market.
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3rd April 2005, 08:13	#7
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Its starting to look sillier by the day as more and more people have started seeing some of thre contemporary designs that Hyundai shamelessly copied. Now very few people like the Sonata. It is passe.
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3rd April 2005, 08:34	#8
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	I doubt it'll sell anymore, it simply doesnt even stand close to the competition(read as Skoda).
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3rd April 2005, 12:59	#9
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Still wouldnt buy an imitation Jag...and from what I've seen of the new Sonata its a real mongrel - shades of the New Accord, the Camry and the A4 are visible to any trained eye. Wonder if they will ever learn from lil sister Kia who have shown more originality in their designs. BTW, I saw a Santro look-alike called the Kia Picanto on the streets here. IMHO, it looks better than the Santro from which it is clearly derived. Cheers Steer
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3rd April 2005, 13:06	#10
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Maybe there are discounts on the reduced price too. Wont mind buying it but petrol prices are really scary now and that gulps down alot of petrol..
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3rd April 2005, 14:45	#11
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	thats just to clear out all the old sonata stock me waiting for the new sonata to get released, will eaily get good sonatas for 4l imo.
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5th April 2005, 04:05	#12
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	When a newer version is coming out , thats the time to buy the previous generation as they go with hugge discounts a couple of months before hand. Thats what i did with my accord ;-) 11 lakhs for a v6 sonata is not bad at all, not a personal choice i wouldnt ever pick it up jsut coz its a hyundai but for people that are open to it i think its a steal.The v6 will keep u up with other d-segment 4 cyl cars :-P
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5th April 2005, 04:15	#13
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	the older sonata according to me is much better looking than the new one to be launched , and at 11 lakhs and a little more nego. i would have maybe bought the v6 was to buy a car around that budget , but then again would have to just keep it parked due to the rising fuel prices , lolz ! manson .
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