Poll: Can the new Sonata finally add pizzazz to Hyundai's Indian lineup?

sidindica · 1st September 2009, 07:56

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Well, the first pics of new Sonata are leaked out and my initial impression is WOW!
Can it take away some sales from Accord?
If properly marketed, Hyundai sure has a hit on their hands.

Yes, this could have been on the international automotive scene but I wanted to gauge initial public reaction so request to mods not to move this thread anywhere.

Ardy · 1st September 2009, 08:02

Looks pretty impressive ... However, I do not believe Indians would consider shelling out money for luxury from Hyundai. That's one of the reasons why none of Hyundai's offerings on the other side of 10L have not clicked in this market.

It is also because, Hyundai has built an image in India like that of Maruti i.e. of a small car manufacturer and cars for sub-10L.

prince_pervez · 1st September 2009, 08:06

I agree ^^ that the old Sonata and embera could be easliy skipped for same segment cars from counterparts but those pictures of the new sonata are something. This would be hard to skip. Nice find Sid.
The front grill in the first pic looks more like the ANHC.

toiingg · 1st September 2009, 08:33

The side profile is nice. Didn't like the front that much.

aaggoswami · 1st September 2009, 08:41

Well, it is dependent upon price. As witnessed till now in Indian market Hyundai is not very successful above Rs. 10 lakh bracket. This is because of its budget car image. I doubt if this car can be successful.

And the car itself is again a nice amalgam of various designs which in the first place is not good IMHO. If I am going in for a Rs. 15-17 lakh car, I would love to see a design that has originality like Accord or Camry or even Passat. They have not copied designs.

I would say NO.

geeash · 1st September 2009, 08:54

Looks great. but it depends on what is under the hood!!

jacs · 1st September 2009, 09:24

I join prince_pervez, gril is cousin of ANHC's. No doubt on the design and style but Hyundai lacks brand image when it comes to upper segment cars.

Though Tucson is a good boy, it is not preffered over an outlander or fortuner or the X trail. Lets see whether the new Sonata makes a wave in Asian Market.

ACM · 1st September 2009, 09:50

Looks good, Looks Cool, Looks like a mix of the Camry, Accord and the New S-Class - But highly camoflaged this time round.

Will depend on how they price it, 2-3 L less than the accord and they have the game on.

asr245 · 1st September 2009, 09:56

From the front grille, I thought it was the ANHC. Side profile looks sleeeek! For it to be a success, Hyundai has to market it well and top end model should be cheaper than low end Accord.

FlyingSpur · 1st September 2009, 10:01

Tone down the front JUST a little bit. Winner.

clevermax · 1st September 2009, 10:09

The front of the car looks more like

The grill.... Hyndai just can't get it right.

And, I see a mix of Camry & ANHC.

BTW, the photograph is taken in the worst lighting possible for automotive photography.

rageshgr · 1st September 2009, 10:11

She looks great! Hope it comes to India

geeash · 1st September 2009, 10:13

Quote:

The front of the car looks more like

the pic has been shot with wide angle lens. thats why it looks like that. may be in real it wouldnt look stretched to sideways

karanraheja · 1st September 2009, 10:24

Looks good. It all depends on engine specs, price and most importantly- how Hyundai markets it!!!!

princemanatt · 1st September 2009, 10:28

I am not very optimistic of its success. It could be because of the brand value associated with hyundai. I also see the front part in the side view strikingly similar to i20.

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1st September 2009, 07:56	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Poll: Can the new Sonata finally add pizzazz to Hyundai's Indian lineup? Mod Note : Please continue the discussion on the Hyundai Sonata Official Review Thread. Thanks Well, the first pics of new Sonata are leaked out and my initial impression is WOW! Can it take away some sales from Accord? If properly marketed, Hyundai sure has a hit on their hands. Yes, this could have been on the international automotive scene but I wanted to gauge initial public reaction so request to mods not to move this thread anywhere. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by GTO : 22nd March 2012 at 15:26. Reason: Adding link to official review
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Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Looks pretty impressive ... However, I do not believe Indians would consider shelling out money for luxury from Hyundai. That's one of the reasons why none of Hyundai's offerings on the other side of 10L have not clicked in this market. It is also because, Hyundai has built an image in India like that of Maruti i.e. of a small car manufacturer and cars for sub-10L. Last edited by Ardy : 1st September 2009 at 08:04.
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1st September 2009, 08:06	#3
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I agree ^^ that the old Sonata and embera could be easliy skipped for same segment cars from counterparts but those pictures of the new sonata are something. This would be hard to skip. Nice find Sid. The front grill in the first pic looks more like the ANHC.
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1st September 2009, 08:33	#4
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	The side profile is nice. Didn't like the front that much.
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1st September 2009, 08:41	#5
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Well, it is dependent upon price. As witnessed till now in Indian market Hyundai is not very successful above Rs. 10 lakh bracket. This is because of its budget car image. I doubt if this car can be successful. And the car itself is again a nice amalgam of various designs which in the first place is not good IMHO. If I am going in for a Rs. 15-17 lakh car, I would love to see a design that has originality like Accord or Camry or even Passat. They have not copied designs. I would say NO.
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1st September 2009, 08:54	#6
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	Looks great. but it depends on what is under the hood!!
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1st September 2009, 09:24	#7
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	I join prince_pervez, gril is cousin of ANHC's. No doubt on the design and style but Hyundai lacks brand image when it comes to upper segment cars. Though Tucson is a good boy, it is not preffered over an outlander or fortuner or the X trail. Lets see whether the new Sonata makes a wave in Asian Market.
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1st September 2009, 09:50	#8
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Looks good, Looks Cool, Looks like a mix of the Camry, Accord and the New S-Class - But highly camoflaged this time round. Will depend on how they price it, 2-3 L less than the accord and they have the game on.
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1st September 2009, 09:56	#9
asr245 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 389 Times	From the front grille, I thought it was the ANHC. Side profile looks sleeeek! For it to be a success, Hyundai has to market it well and top end model should be cheaper than low end Accord.
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1st September 2009, 10:01	#10
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Tone down the front JUST a little bit. Winner.
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1st September 2009, 10:09	#11
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	The front of the car looks more like The grill.... Hyndai just can't get it right. And, I see a mix of Camry & ANHC. BTW, the photograph is taken in the worst lighting possible for automotive photography. Last edited by clevermax : 1st September 2009 at 10:13.
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1st September 2009, 10:11	#12
rageshgr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai/Vaikom Posts: 549 Thanked: 551 Times View My Garage	She looks great! Hope it comes to India
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1st September 2009, 10:24	#14
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Looks good. It all depends on engine specs, price and most importantly- how Hyundai markets it!!!!
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1st September 2009, 10:28	#15
princemanatt BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 125 Thanked: 4 Times	I am not very optimistic of its success. It could be because of the brand value associated with hyundai. I also see the front part in the side view strikingly similar to i20.
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