is 2009 Sonata India bound?

diki24 · 5th November 2008, 14:53

Does anyone know if 2009 Sonata is coming to India? If yes When. I just saw the facelifted sonata on the Web and it seems to be great value if it makes it here in India.

Features seem to be Galore with Turning Headlights, New Bumper design, Great looking interiors (Atleast now they look at par with others of its class) Steering mounted controls, etc. Dashboard and center console have been completely redesigned and they look very nice.

I only wish they bring it here and soon. Infact i like the overall design and interiors much more than the new Honda Accord.

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ajmat · 5th November 2008, 15:03

It is, i saw one being tested last weekend on NH47

narendra_urs · 5th November 2008, 15:47

I saw a real car in the U.S. last night. Both exteriors and interiors look classy. The head lights, rear lights, front grill and bumpers look a lot better than that of the current Sonata. Even the interiors are in the league of Honda Accord. I'm not sure about the dimensions, but somehow I felt that the rear seats are little cramped compared to the one running on the Indian roads.

Cheers,
Naren

abhinav.gupta88 · 5th November 2008, 21:09

Looks not much different on the outside except for the grille

Though classy compared to the current embera.

harry10 · 5th November 2008, 21:56

I liked the interiors. Very classy.

diki24 · 6th November 2008, 15:08

yes the interiors are excellent except for those stupid pseudo Wooden trims. Gosh, why cant they just do away with those stupid imitations. I think Brushed Aluminum finish looks lot better.

shuvd · 6th November 2008, 15:35

The interior looks MUCH better except that garish "wood" trim! But, the extended grill reminds me of the Elantra. And, no OVRM mounted turn indicators?

absynthguzzler · 6th November 2008, 16:37

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Originally Posted by shuvd

The interior looks MUCH better except that garish "wood" trim! But, the extended grill reminds me of the Elantra. And, no OVRM mounted turn indicators?

This feature is probably one of many that substantially raises the price of spare parts and Hyundai doesn't have that reputation.

Wing mirrors are often the subjects of abuse in Indian traffic and is probably the most replaced item due to accidents.

IMO,don't think its a luxury necessity at all.

spadival · 6th November 2008, 16:47

Lets hope they are 3rd time lucky !! Wasn't very impressed with the car. Hyundai makes some really dumb looking front grille for their cars.

abhi1309 · 6th November 2008, 19:45

Why the elantra-ish grill again? Havent they learnt already? Hyundai will not dare to launch this in India after only 3 or maybe 7 of the previous Emberas were sold here.

shuvd · 6th November 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

This feature is probably one of many that substantially raises the price of spare parts and Hyundai doesn't have that reputation.

Wing mirrors are often the subjects of abuse in Indian traffic and is probably the most replaced item due to accidents.

IMO,don't think its a luxury necessity at all.

I know this is not a luxury/necessity. Its the industry standard I guess

onesomeone · 6th November 2008, 20:59

Well even if they launch this version in India. I am not sure there will be many takers, as over the years sonata was unable to create a customer base owing to poor quality and pathetic FE.

evo · 7th November 2008, 13:36

I really really liked the Embera CRDi apart from the disgusting interiors. And this changes everything!!! Apart from the cheap pseudo wood trim (Scorpio has better plasto wood!)

Oh, cmon, Hyundai, get it here, and launch it at 10-11 lakh ex showroom!

This could be their civic and accord beater combined for the guys who like sitting at the back!

5th November 2008, 14:53	#1
diki24 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 4 Times	is 2009 Sonata India bound? Does anyone know if 2009 Sonata is coming to India? If yes When. I just saw the facelifted sonata on the Web and it seems to be great value if it makes it here in India. Features seem to be Galore with Turning Headlights, New Bumper design, Great looking interiors (Atleast now they look at par with others of its class) Steering mounted controls, etc. Dashboard and center console have been completely redesigned and they look very nice. I only wish they bring it here and soon. Infact i like the overall design and interiors much more than the new Honda Accord. Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please note that it is now imperative for you to upload pictures directly to the Team-BHP Server. Click here (Uploading photographs directly to Team-BHP) to view our simple help article on uploading pictures. Last edited by Technocrat : 5th November 2008 at 15:15. Reason: see note in post
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5th November 2008, 15:03	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	It is, i saw one being tested last weekend on NH47
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5th November 2008, 15:47	#3
narendra_urs BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 46 Times	I saw a real car in the U.S. last night. Both exteriors and interiors look classy. The head lights, rear lights, front grill and bumpers look a lot better than that of the current Sonata. Even the interiors are in the league of Honda Accord. I'm not sure about the dimensions, but somehow I felt that the rear seats are little cramped compared to the one running on the Indian roads. Cheers, Naren
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5th November 2008, 21:09	#4
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Looks not much different on the outside except for the grille Though classy compared to the current embera.
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5th November 2008, 21:56	#5
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,627 Times View My Garage	I liked the interiors. Very classy.
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6th November 2008, 15:08	#6
diki24 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 4 Times	yes the interiors are excellent except for those stupid pseudo Wooden trims. Gosh, why cant they just do away with those stupid imitations. I think Brushed Aluminum finish looks lot better.
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6th November 2008, 15:35	#7
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	The interior looks MUCH better except that garish "wood" trim! But, the extended grill reminds me of the Elantra. And, no OVRM mounted turn indicators?
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6th November 2008, 16:47	#9
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Lets hope they are 3rd time lucky !! Wasn't very impressed with the car. Hyundai makes some really dumb looking front grille for their cars.
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6th November 2008, 19:45	#10
abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 446 Thanked: 68 Times View My Garage	Why the elantra-ish grill again? Havent they learnt already? Hyundai will not dare to launch this in India after only 3 or maybe 7 of the previous Emberas were sold here.
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6th November 2008, 20:59	#12
onesomeone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 36 Times	Well even if they launch this version in India. I am not sure there will be many takers, as over the years sonata was unable to create a customer base owing to poor quality and pathetic FE.
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7th November 2008, 13:36	#13
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	I really really liked the Embera CRDi apart from the disgusting interiors. And this changes everything!!! Apart from the cheap pseudo wood trim (Scorpio has better plasto wood!) Oh, cmon, Hyundai, get it here, and launch it at 10-11 lakh ex showroom! This could be their civic and accord beater combined for the guys who like sitting at the back! Last edited by evo : 7th November 2008 at 13:38.
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