New Hyundai Sonata - July launch @ 16 lacs

hawkeye · 15th May 2005, 22:34

It's looking awesome. Has my eyes drooling over!

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Originally Posted by readonly

They should name it something else....not a sonata anymore!

Had they done this, it would have taken a little lesser beating from people as a copied Accord, but because it's named a Sonata, people will always say more due to the Ctrl C + Ctrl V image of its predecessor. The psychology will always be there with that name.

Montoya · 15th May 2005, 22:49

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The psychology will always be there with that name

Only fiat has realised it..

Neel · 16th May 2005, 10:12

I saw an ad for the old sonata... On Road price is the Ex showroom price... What do you say???

Montoya · 16th May 2005, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Neel

I saw an ad for the old sonata... On Road price is the Ex showroom price... What do you say???

TWO WORD.. NOT WORTH

aveek · 16th May 2005, 13:12

Hmmm... tough calll... the inside of the Old Sonata can be done up pretty well, so if you're looking for a comfy ride, I'd buy it. Then, you can use the money you saved by buying it at ex-showroom price, and do u[p the insides. Otherwise, its a no-no.

adya33 · 16th May 2005, 13:34

You can get old Sonata pretty cheaply.
My uncle got something like 1L discount on V6 model. (may be cause he also bought Santo Auto for his son) But surely its not worth it.

had a break failure within first couple of months and then now everytime ABS kicks in it makes a lots of noise enough to make you fear that brake system might collapse at any minute
(been there, done that)

zenx · 16th May 2005, 15:45

yeah i saw 2 white ones zip past my *speeding* rick heading back to the airport in Chennai - looked heavenly
and had much better poise and 'go' than the earlier ones. Yeah - 16L is a bit of the Getz strategy tho - charging a premium for a VFM brand does not work

turbo_v12 · 16th May 2005, 16:22

They say that the 3.3 L engine will not come to India...is that true? If so, that I think is bad because I was looking for it to go on loggerheads with it's 233 PS engine against the 3.0L Honda Accord (though I'd still prefer the Accord) and we'd have performance engines here. Anyway, did you guys see the Honda Tuscani? I like the style and it uses the same V6 engine of the old Sonata...will it be sold here? What do u guys say?

Montoya · 16th May 2005, 18:32

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Honda Tuscani

Whats that or do you mean Hyundai??

Boom Shiva · 16th May 2005, 18:55

I guess the smart thing to do is wait for Hyundai to release the Sonata and have it flop badly. Then when the prices come crashing down like the last generation model, it'll be the perfect car to pick up and blitz. Looks good with mods and you can't argue with 3.3 litres.

Montoya · 16th May 2005, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

can't argue with 3.3 litres.

Only if you have a petrol pump that is

but Sonata wont do well since most people who buy such cars buy on brand name for example our Super Admin himself bought a C class for the C badge though he also admits that a Accord is way better and cheaper too..

adya33 · 16th May 2005, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Montoya

but Sonata wont do well since most people who buy such cars buy on brand name for example our Super Admin himself bought a C class for the C badge though he also admits that a Accord is way better and cheaper too..

well thats the main reason for Merc sales, most people buy because they want to make an statement as "THEY CAN"

this happened few years back when one of my fathers friend asked my dad as "why don't you buy Merc?" & my dad replied "Now I don't have to! you know I can afford one."

GTO · 16th May 2005, 20:21

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our Super Admin himself bought a C class for the C badge though he also admits that a Accord is way better and cheaper too..

Nope, when i got the C there was no new Accord.

BTW I am a repeat owner and did not need to make a statement.

GTO

Montoya · 16th May 2005, 22:59

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Originally Posted by GTO

Nope, when i got the C there was no new Accord.

But even the older accord feels better then the Merc atleast in quality issues..

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Originally Posted by GTO

BTW I am a repeat owner and did not need to make a statement.

GTO

Your Vtec is enough to make a statement

nitinbhag · 17th May 2005, 16:24

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

more pics of the new sonata modded:

What about the 4 exhaust tips? are they for real, or is it just a gizmo added on?
If its for real, am trying to imagine the sound that rear end would make.. drooool..

16th May 2005, 10:12	#48
Neel BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 178 Thanked: 35 Times	I saw an ad for the old sonata... On Road price is the Ex showroom price... What do you say???
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16th May 2005, 13:12	#50
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	Hmmm... tough calll... the inside of the Old Sonata can be done up pretty well, so if you're looking for a comfy ride, I'd buy it. Then, you can use the money you saved by buying it at ex-showroom price, and do u[p the insides. Otherwise, its a no-no.
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16th May 2005, 13:34	#51
adya33 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,839 Thanked: 183 Times	You can get old Sonata pretty cheaply. My uncle got something like 1L discount on V6 model. (may be cause he also bought Santo Auto for his son) But surely its not worth it. had a break failure within first couple of months and then now everytime ABS kicks in it makes a lots of noise enough to make you fear that brake system might collapse at any minute (been there, done that) Last edited by adya33 : 16th May 2005 at 13:37.
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16th May 2005, 15:45	#52
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	yeah i saw 2 white ones zip past my speeding rick heading back to the airport in Chennai - looked heavenly and had much better poise and 'go' than the earlier ones. Yeah - 16L is a bit of the Getz strategy tho - charging a premium for a VFM brand does not work
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16th May 2005, 16:22	#53
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	They say that the 3.3 L engine will not come to India...is that true? If so, that I think is bad because I was looking for it to go on loggerheads with it's 233 PS engine against the 3.0L Honda Accord (though I'd still prefer the Accord) and we'd have performance engines here. Anyway, did you guys see the Honda Tuscani? I like the style and it uses the same V6 engine of the old Sonata...will it be sold here? What do u guys say?
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16th May 2005, 18:55	#55
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	I guess the smart thing to do is wait for Hyundai to release the Sonata and have it flop badly. Then when the prices come crashing down like the last generation model, it'll be the perfect car to pick up and blitz. Looks good with mods and you can't argue with 3.3 litres.
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