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#6 of 1439 Both the Kia and Hyundai SUV's will be built on by csandste Dec 12, 2003 (1:28 pm)
next gen. Elantra platform. Kia will get the platform for its new Spectra/Cerado a year ahead of Hyundai, same as the mid-gen updates for Sonata v. Optima.   Even though the Optima is the same car its resale values are much worse than Sonata. I would expect that once the current gen. Spectras and Sportages are a faint memory that Kia prices will creep up.   I'm a bit worried that all models will be as close together as the sonata and optima, although Tucson does look different than Sportage replacement. I don't want to see a 90's Chrysler/Plymouth and Dodge situation develop.
#7 of 1439 csandste-the Tucson and Sportage-replacement by iluvmysephia1 Dec 12, 2003 (3:46 pm)
will DEFINITELY look different, there will be no clouding of the two companies' car designs, even though they'll share platforms. Like I pointed out their design departments are entirely separate(as are their finances), Hyundai just owns a 51% stake in Kia. They'll share platforms to save money but their unput in design remains proprietary to each company and their earnings do not pool together either. That is an important distinction to make clear.
#8 of 1439 "design remains proprietary" by csandste Dec 19, 2003 (12:24 pm)
Sure wasn't the case with Optima/Sonata.
#9 of 1439 isn't the Optima by jchan2 Dec 23, 2003 (12:27 pm)
literally a Sonata with a different grille, rear end and badge?
#10 of 1439 jchan2, csandste by bored Dec 26, 2003 (10:19 pm)
Pretty much, but the Optima was created before Kia and Hyundai mentioned that they were to just share platforms and not looks.   The Optima has changed a lot since its introduction. The Sonata and Optima now no longer share the exact same interior, their front end, and rear ends are not the same, although the sides are pretty much identical.
#11 of 1439 the door-handles by jchan2 Dec 27, 2003 (5:47 am)
give the car away. The Kia has chrome handles on the upper trim lines. I don't know if the Hyundai has it on the LX model, but I'm certain the Optima SE V6 has the chrome doorhandles.
#12 of 1439 need to go oposite direction by snowman2596 Jan 12, 2004 (5:42 am)
I know there is a huge market out there for smaller SUVs, younger buyers looking for value in both price and quality--and I have no doubts the Tucson will find an immediate and very loyal following. To that I say it will be very well deserved. I just feel its time Hyundai went larger, not smaller. With a growing family, I wish they would. However, if the Tucson is anything like my Santa Fe, a second vehicle would most definitely be in order. Replies to this message: howdycuz (Jan 25, 2005 6:30 am)
#13 of 1439 snowman-I read of Hyundai designing a "larger-than- by iluvmysephia1 Jan 12, 2004 (9:56 am)
Santa Fe" SUV for the future. Hyundai will be popping out several new models in the next several years and a bigger SUV is on the design plate right now.
#14 of 1439 Larger than Santa Fe by jchan2 Jan 12, 2004 (5:53 pm)
model could possibly be a rebadged Sorento. I've heard Hyundai is thinking of designing a minivan, which would also spawn a Kia cousin, to replace the current poor MPG Sedona.
#15 of 1439 iluv by saber86 Jan 13, 2004 (3:07 am)
yeah i think tucson is to compete with the cr-v and rav4. so will the new sportage. the next santa fe will be larger and i am hoping it would be something like highlander and pilot size. i think you are correct they are working on bringing a new truck based suv something like explorer in size. the new minivan which will be based on next generation sonata platform. autoweek had a good article on future products from hyundai several months back.   so have you decided what your next vehicle is going to be yet?

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