The new Turbo Sonata has 274hp and gets 34MPG!

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04-01-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Malloric,Mar 31 2010, 05:13 PM

I'm not enthralled with the way it looks either. It's a bit overdone for my tastes.... still it's hell of a lot better looking than the Camry and Accord which are flat out ugly.

I agree with you that the Camry is ugly . I call it the nose wart Camry with that huge bulge for the badge . However I don't call the Accord really ugly.
The current Accord's problem is like the problem Kirstie Alley has - 5 to 10 years ago they were slim and nice but now they look 30 to 40 percent BIGGER than they should!

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04-02-2010, 12:20 AM

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has anyone seen the new kia optima? I think it looks even better than the sonata and has the same 3 motor choices...I can't believe I actually think that a kia is going to be a contender.

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04-02-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Mar 31 2010, 04:05 PM

You think the Sonata is ugly? If so, I'll take ugly anyday over cookie-cutter bland like the Camry and Accord. Altima is the only other car in the family sedan class that looks half-way decent and I don't like the loud 4 banger and CVT in the Altima (had one as a rental in Vegas a few weeks back).

Yes, I definitely think it's ugly. I'm impressed by the motor for sure, it's just in my prickish nature to point out its flaws.

I understand that they're trying to make a bold statement and stand out against the Accord/Camry/Altima, but good lord they over-did it a bit.

I'd like to see it compared against a Subaru Legacy 2.5GT. Similar hp numbers, styling, etc.

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04-02-2010, 10:21 AM

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on paper this sounds like a promise to perform. I wonder about quality and ride as well? It is hard to believe a car like this is refined and balanced in any way, we shall see.

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04-02-2010, 02:06 PM

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The manual fanbois have to realize they are a dying breed. About 5%-10% of cars these days have manuals. Everybody else has automatics. If you come out with a mainstream car that is strictly manual (ala the MS 6) chances are you won't do well.