I also noticed how similar Kia and Hyundai was as well. Not a good thing in my opinion- look at Ford and Mercury- one of them had to go. GM had issues with repetition in their lineup as well.
If the economy is good (for the Korean companies at least), then that's fine. But if things get rough, one of them will have to go.
I read somewhere,
that Hyundai and Kia use Mitsubishi power-trains licence-built in S.Korea.
Kia's styling "improvements" are down to the ex-VAG designer they took on a few years ago.
Having both brands (Hyundai & Kia) gives us more choice. Most wouldn't argue about that.
My dad was talking to a Hyundi dealer when he was buying his Hyundi iload and the dealer said Hyundi is planing to be bigger than Toyota, eather that or they said they wanted to be the 3rd largest car manifacture. is that possible, it would sertanly be hard. Maybe they plan to be bigger than Toyota in just uk sales.
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Well just in my experience, Korea doesn't make a lot of quality products. When I look at something and it says made in Korea, im usually not too impressed. But then again, maybe they are really trying to make better quality cars. I wish them luck, but so far all ive seen is plasticy fake looking cars.
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enough... I know Europe has a lot more cars to chose from, but its no secret that in america Kia and Hyundai are the bottom of the barrel cars. They are pretty crappy. No offense if you own one. But i would rather have a toyota, subaru, mitsubishi or honda anyday (if we are talking about the asian car market) why anyone would chose kia or hyundai over those car companys is beyond me...
In terms of interior I would say they are nearly there, if a bit to asian, if you know what I mean. Too many blinking LEDs abd shiny screens. As if it was a Casio factory in the 80's.
In terms of handling and performance they've got nothing to envy, this side of any mainstream european manufacturer. I'd even say they can teach a lesson or two to some of them.
Ah yes, I forgot. Never get in the way of known facts.
Like all Alfa Romeos are unreliable. Or all Audis are the best cars to have ever graced mother earth.
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well i just quit smoking 3 days ago, so lets have a go at it!
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