omarrana
omarrana
I hooked up my accelerator to my brake lights. I hit the gas, people behind me stop, and I'm gone.
View My AgentPage

Print this Page | Digg It | del.icio.us

Tags: Hyundai

Tag Link: Hyundai

Hyundai confirms luxury car for U.S. in 2008
We’re just wondering what’s going to happen to cheap reliable cars in the next few years? Hopefully, these new models from the Korean auto makers will still remain affordable. Anyway, Automotive News reports that Hyundai has confirmed that it is planning a luxury car for the United States set to debut in 2008, which will sit right above the Hyundai Azera. Code-named BH, the rear-wheel drive car will be built in South Korea and will have a V8 engine.

The Huyndai Concept Genesis which is headed for the New York Auto Show (which we will be covering live, so make sure you join us April 4th - April 5th), could be the basis for the 2008 luxury model. Check out sketch of the Huyndai Concept Genesis below. Read Article
Hyundai confirms luxury car for U.S. in 2008



Comments:

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters):
[img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent004.myautospies.com/users/150/Sample-Gallery/sample1.JPG[/img]
AMGC55AMGC55 - 3/19/2007 3:29:59 AM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
luxury car... whos making it... obviously not hyundai

reply to this comment
dicardicar - 3/19/2007 4:08:17 AM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
dumpstydumpsty - 3/19/2007 7:21:17 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
This seems like the rumored 'Equus' car from months ago. A Hyundai-sourced RWD V8 vehicle will create deep ripples in the US market. If its as good as or better than the Sonata and Azera, all cars in the same price points will suffer declining sales.

reply to this comment
Will_Will_ - 3/19/2007 7:50:51 AM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I think the biggest question is what will it be badged as? Certainly Hyundai recognizes that they cannot sell a luxury car with attributes like real wood trim under the same brand that primarily sells cars wit fake wood trim...

reply to this comment
Agent63Agent63 - 3/19/2007 10:18:01 AMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I'm glad that Hyundai is going forth with a luxury car. I give them credit as in the last few years their sales have went up dramatically. Their doing what Toyota did with Lexus. It all takes money and the right materials to capture someone's attention.

I don't see them forming a new brand image yet but I think with a luxury car being built they will have a good platform for future models to come. Give credit where credit is due and that's what I'm doing with Hyundai. I'd never buy one but I respect them as good eco cars very good value for money as well as having good coverage.

Whether you guys agree with me or not I think Hyundai will continue to grow and with some good business/finance management as well as good marketing anything is possible.

-Agent63

reply to this comment
Agent63Agent63 - 3/19/2007 1:49:14 PMView My AgentSpace
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
May I also add that Hyundai currently has two luxury cars already in it's lineup. The Centennial(Korean Domestic Market), Grandeur(US:Azera), and the Sonata is a borderline car with some luxury amenities.

For the money you pay you do get well rouded luxury. It's just not at the level of a Lexus, Acura, or Infiniti.

reply to this comment
trd1trd1 - 3/19/2007 4:40:50 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
you mean not even close to being in the same level.

reply to this comment
S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 3/19/2007 6:09:40 PMView My AgentSpace
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
LOL.

I don't think they'd get much farther than the Toyota Avalon in terms of prestige. At absolute BEST, the Lexus ES350.

reply to this comment
LexusLexus - 3/19/2007 7:28:37 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Come on....you got to be kidding right? comparing the Hyundai with Lexus, Acura and Infiniti. I don't think so; not yet.

Lexus is definitely on par with the like of BMW, Audi and MB. Toyota/Lexus quality and realibility way superior to Hyundai brand.

Yes I do gave them credit for trying, but right now you're comparing it to Lexus, Acura and Infiniti. Kia/Hyundai is nowhere near the Lexus, Acura and Infiniti.

If you say Hyundai is just good as Lexus, Acura and Infiniti. Than I can say it just as good as the BMW, Audi and MB. Which is "NOT TRUE" see what I mean.

Yeah sure Hyundai has improve alot but still "Nowhere" near the like of Lexus, Acura and Infiniti. For start Toyo/Lexus, Hon/Acura, Nissan/Infiniti has been around the block way longer than Kia. Has duke it out face to face with the German brand. Second the Japanese luxury brand has better quality and realibility than the Kia brand.

And you could say so what if Japanese brand been around longer? yes it does count. Just like German Heritage that many of you here use against Lexus.

reply to this comment
Agent63Agent63 - 3/19/2007 10:39:39 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
If you're going to deboost me at least deboost me with a comment.


Agent63Agent63 - 3/20/2007 2:39:56 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Give Hyundai/KIA some time. Like with any company with proper financial management and a good business plan with top notch marketing a luxury division could be put up and people will start respecting it. Like how Lexus was made fun of being called a rebadged Toyota and etc. KIA/Hyundai will be in the same path as Toyota was with Lexus. It takes some patience so the brand and brand image is exposed to the mainstream consumers. Basically a lot of trust will have to be gained in order for people to buy a Hyundai/KIA produced luxury car, especially if it's at a price near the other targeted luxury brands.

I think their still far away from such talks.

-Agent63
To post a comment for this story, you must first Login.

If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

Most Recent Stories
First Audi A5 Convertible Photo Leaks- Should It Have Been A Hardtop?GM Says It Will Sacrific SAAB, Saturn, Hummer, And Hobble Pontiac For Federal FundsNissan Sales Sour By 44.4% In November: Infiniti Drops 28.0% UPDATED: Audi Sales Ends The Free Ride By Skidding 25.4% In NovemberDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Audi Flexes It's Muscle And Is Set To Debut V10 R8 Sports-CarHonda Civic sales down nearly 30%, Toyota Highlander sales up nearly 50%Chrysler Outpaces GM To The Bottom Of The Heap: November Sales Fall 47%Ford Asks Congress For $9 Billion In Stand By Credit But Has No Plans To Use ItGM Sales Out Does Them All In A Bad Way: Sales Implode 41.3% In November2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V Reportedly Will Cost $160,000 but Not Get More hpJaguar and Land Rover in Big Trouble as Tata on the BubbleMercedes Benz Sales Crumble 38.2% In NovemberMazda Sales Tank 31.3% For NovemberHyundai Makes Everyone Else Look Good In November By Falling 40%Porsche and BMW to Halt Production Honda Sales Falter 30.6% In November: Acura Freefalls 38.9%The World Bids Farewell to the YugoBMW Sales Plummet 36.1% Mini Sales Explode 43.1% In NovemberGM Ceases All Corporate Jet Flights: To Sell Remaining JetsToyota Sales Spiral In November Down 33.9%: Lexus Basement Bound Down 34.7%FOMOCO Sales Continue To Flatline: Down 30.6% In NovemberVolkswagen Finally Fumbles In 2008: November Sales Drop 19.2%Japanese and South Korean Car Sales Plummet in NovemberComparison Test: 2008 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63The Big Three Bailout According to SNLNissan 370Z goes from 0 to 60 in the same time as the BMW M3Mulally chooses Escape Hybrid for D.C. road tripFisker to unveil production Karma Hybrid in DetroitToyota Halts Production And Cuts Management Bonuses To Maintain Positive CashflowChrysler says 2011 Charger and 300 will pass fuel-economy standards2009 GMC Yukon XL DenaliFORD CEO Alan Mulally Will Drive to Washington D.C. To BEG For Money - But What Car Will He Drive To D.C.? His Lexus, OR Perhaps Maybe a Ford Product?Industry Sales Likely To Be Down 28% In November GM May Fare WorseLotus Evora order list includes 007 and Top Gear hostsEveryone Is On A Budget, But Are These 5 Your Choice To Keep Living Large?Could The Detroit Recovery Plan Really As Simple As Merging In To One?Fiat Abarth 500 receives Top Gear’s “Best Hot Hatch” awardDetroit Tells UAW They Can No Longer Pay For Idled Workers To Play Checkers2010 Porsche Panamera auto show debut delayedSwedish Government Confirms Discussions With Volvo and SAABBMW not putting MINI E into mass-productionTop Gear Car of the Year 2008 award goes to VW SciroccoNew Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X FQ-400: Limited Edition with 405HP2009 Nissan 370Z Driven in Japan2010 Jaguar XF-R spotted nearly finishedUAW wants limits on carmakers' executive payDoes It Hurt The BMW Brand Image When They Are Being Sold At Costco?2008 Essen Motor Show: Vw unveils Touareg North Sails EditionCarlsson releases limited edition automatic watchVideo: 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio in action