Congrats Suzuki and Kizashi Owners! Takes TOPS in Mid-Size

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xwiredtva
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Why they call a Hyundai "Premium", especially the Transmission Troubled Sonata baffles me. But Kizashi takes tops in Mid-Size the most coveted segment in USA.

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/domestic-br ... wards.html

That's what happens when you don't make refrigerators I guess. :roll:
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uforaverwill
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Congratz! :D
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Firefly
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I have no idea what makes a Sonata premium. Slightly larger in dimensions maybe? Everything I have read or heard seems to indicate that the Kizashi is higher quality in materials and gives a more "premium" impression and driving experience.
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TheHolyGhost
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Maybe they're referring to its marketing campaign?

This is a very nice win though.
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Ever slammed the door in a Sonata? There's nothing 'Premium" about it
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Ronzuki
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That's funny..my 86 year old mother got inthe car for the first time the other day and when I closed the door for her her first comment was "wow, that closed really nice. Sounded like it's really well made."
Ron

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nytq
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I'm not surprised at the kizzy's ranking. But the Sonata does not belong on the list at all. I'll give hyundia credit form making a really cheap car into a decent cheap car, but that's all it is. Oh yeah, and UGLY! LOL
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Wow, someone else actually said what I have all along been thinking. Ugly, hideous! But I guess some people like that big chrome fake Mercedes look. I would not go anywhere near it with any cash. Now, it is just right for Condummer Reports!
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