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Is Hyundai coming after Toyota in car sales?

Asked by john65pennington (29273points) November 10th, 2010

For the first time in automotive history, the Hyundai Sonata automobile has made the top 10 list of autombiles to watch for 2011. I have not driven one, but I plan on doing so. I especially like what I see in the Hyundai Gensis Coupe. Nice styling, good interior and the price is right. But, what about performance and reliability? Has the Hyundai proven itself to be worthy of the number 10 ranking? Question: Will Hyundai automobiles ever take over the number best-selling car in America? Has the Hyundai-Toyota war just begun? Comments?

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RealEyesRealizeRealLies's avatar

Somebody has it together in that company. I can remember when they were considered a third rate econobox from the pacific rim. Look at them now.

The story I heard was that the company started in Korea using three year old Honda designs. Buying a new Hyundai was like buying a new three year old Honda, with a different body style.

Whether that’s true or not, they’ve sure come a long way since then. It seems that Ford is the only American player who’s actually getting close to being right about what direction automotive satisfaction is heading. Most any of the Asian Autos are doing well to set the pace. I just bought a Mazda 5 and love it. It’s about a third smaller than a normal minivan and drives like a freaking sports car. It can haul 6 comfortably and then fold all seats flat and become a pickup truck when needed. Really smart cars these days.

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ashleyrms22's avatar

yes Toyota is old player in car industry. Hyundai cars leads Asia car sales in US market.

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