First drive MotorTrend 2011 Sonata

[scottdk]

Looks nice Let's hear what you think. Want one yet?

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoPra_2Pcdc"]YouTube- First Test: 2011 Hyundai Sonata[/ame]

 

[jwaters943]

I'm very impressed with the new Sonata, but it's no Genesis. I personally hope they build a Sonata wagon (ala the Elantra Touring) w/ optional AWD. It would make a great replacement for my better half's 2007 Mitsu Outlander which guzzles gas like a V8 and feels slower than it's 8-8.5 second 0-60 time would suggest.

 

[scottdk]

I'm very impressed with the new Sonata, but it's no Genesis. I personally hope they build a Sonata wagon (ala the Elantra Touring) w/ optional AWD. It would make a great replacement for my better half's 2007 Mitsu Outlander which guzzles gas like a V8 and feels slower than it's 8-8.5 second 0-60 time would suggest.

My dad is getting close to being in the market for a new car. He currently has a 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5L and a 99 Camary. He's having a lot of problems with the Subaru which is unlike a Subara, but he likes having a wagon.

I'm not sure which vehicle he will replace first, but he is interested in the new Toyota Venza. I think it's nice, but overpriced. He would want the base model with the 4 banger.

I have pursuaded him to look at a bunch of different cars including the new Sonata, which he said he would go look at. From the sounds of it he wants another wagon like his Outback or possibly a cross-over like a Venza. He commented on that Hyundai doesn't make a wagon (he's not interested in the Elantra Touring).

He said he wouldn't buy another Subaru.

 

[jwaters943]

With a few small changes I think the Hyundai Genus concept would make a great AWD wagon/crossover that could compete with the Venza, Outback, and ugly as sin Accord Crosstour.

Possible Name: Sonata Touring X