Hyundai: Azera/Grandeur News
02-18-2005, 05:45 PM
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Also remember that the drivers side of the car is usually heavier than the passenger, perhaps that slight shift still keeps the balance intact.
02-18-2005, 11:11 PM
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crazy. hyundai is definitly on the rise. but in korea, hyundai has models out that are really luxurious already. wish they would bring a few of them over here. they probably will once they start powering these engines here!
02-19-2005, 12:04 AM
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WOW! That thing looks rediculously amazing. I can see obvious designs from MANY other makes, but this thing looks awesome.
wait, come to think of it, this SHOULD have been what the current generation Accord looked like.
wait, come to think of it, this SHOULD have been what the current generation Accord looked like.
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02-19-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
Why is it 3.3L? I thought the current XG uses a 3.5L...doesn't seem right to go lower for the new model...
the new XG will be using the 3.8L V6's......
im pretty sure the KDM models get the 3.3L...and also the Sonata's comes with the optional 3.3L...
02-19-2005, 07:59 PM
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The 3.5l in the curent xg makes 194hp, the 3.3L in the new sonata is going to make 230hp. 
(hp/l people clap out loud (hplcol)). Ps, that new sonata shows what Honda should have done but didn't, that black Sonata is damn hot and the new SI shows what the accord coupe should have been, double failure ouch.
(hp/l people clap out loud (hplcol)). Ps, that new sonata shows what Honda should have done but didn't, that black Sonata is damn hot and the new SI shows what the accord coupe should have been, double failure ouch.
02-19-2005, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkster
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Junksta, who wonders how that works for balance
Junksta, who wonders how that works for balance
All engines of FWD cars are off to one side o the other slightly due to the room needed for the tranny which is attached to the engine.
02-19-2005, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I think it's transversely mounted (or is it horizontally?) ...
Anyway, that could be why. A normal longitudinally mounted engine would be able to be centered for balance.
This is weird though I think older Porsches and VW Beetles were like this.
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Anyway, that could be why. A normal longitudinally mounted engine would be able to be centered for balance.
This is weird though I think older Porsches and VW Beetles were like this.
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02-26-2005, 12:21 AM
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wtf is that a pic of?
02-26-2005, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
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02-26-2005, 06:49 PM
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Great pic of the Sonata. But isn't the XG a seperate model above it that supposedly competes with Avalon (atleast in theory).
02-27-2005, 06:44 AM
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Looks like the XG will get HID lights which is a first for a Korean car in N.America. Aybody look at the chart? Looks like their gunning for the 5 Series and Lexus ES330 as their benchmark? 
02-27-2005, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
Ic, The XG being the better of the two?
03-01-2005, 07:26 PM
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03-01-2005, 07:43 PM
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*sigh* Overall, decent, but I see way too many styling cues from other cars.
03-01-2005, 11:12 PM
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wow... great find on the XG(Grandeur) pic...
Doesn't look bad. Kinda like a older, more mature brother of the Sonata...
If the XG is priced right, that might steal some sales from other large sedans.
What's with Hyundai? They are on a roll.
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Doesn't look bad. Kinda like a older, more mature brother of the Sonata...
If the XG is priced right, that might steal some sales from other large sedans.
What's with Hyundai? They are on a roll.
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03-02-2005, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by phile
*sigh* Overall, decent, but I see way too many styling cues from other cars.
03-02-2005, 10:26 AM
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Keep in mind that they’re target market is the general public and not enthusiasts like us. If that the case, then they’ll sell boatloads of these. They’ll be no stopping Hyundai.
Originally Posted by titan
Yeah, the're taking pages from Toyota's (Lexus too) design stealing playbook. And the result is great, IMO. This is the first Hyundai product I can say I'd crossshop with the competition, if I was in the market for this class sedan. Exterior wise, I think it's a homerun as far as appeal to the U.S. consumer. Hell, how could it not be with the Mazda/Honda front and Honda (fixed) rear?
03-02-2005, 10:30 AM
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The main competition to the XG would most likely be the Avalon, maybe the 500, and other large, cruiser-type sedans (Buicks come to mind)...
I think it could do well in that segment as a bargain option in terms of price. The current XG starts at 26k, and I'm sure they won't raise that much, if at all.
Junkster, who wonders why there's no coverage of the XG on any of the Geneva coverages
I think it could do well in that segment as a bargain option in terms of price. The current XG starts at 26k, and I'm sure they won't raise that much, if at all.
Junkster, who wonders why there's no coverage of the XG on any of the Geneva coverages
03-04-2005, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Nice pics Madcat, looks like a nice alternative to the Avalon.
03-04-2005, 06:38 PM
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I like the Sonata more, but I am REALLY liking the efforts Hyundai is making. Pretty soon, they'll be right with Toyota and Honda IF they keep their latest quality stuff going. Good job, but I think the Avalon and maybe even the Maxima (despite shitty materials) are better buys in this segment.
03-05-2005, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
wheres the navi.......didnt see a navi screen. the new sonata has one.
03-06-2005, 07:10 PM
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hyundai's relentless growth continues! i like this one better than the new sonata. front is kinda weak, but rear and side looks awesome. interior is much better than the current version. 
