Two new cars from Korea, with love

by Wayne Cunningham

(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia take the limelight at the 2009 New York auto show, launching a futuristic concept and a sporty coupe. Hyundai's new concept takes a look at what a future crossover model might look like, while Kia takes its recently launched Forte sedan and gives it a performance treatment, taking on front-wheel-drive favorites such as the Honda Civic Si.

Hyundai and Kia launch a concept and a coupe--photos

Topics:: Concepts,; New models,; Car shows

Tags:: 2009 New York auto show,; Kia,; Hyundai,; concept

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by akljsdj April 10, 2009 12:59 PM PDT

Doralynn Door Revival Kick Ass!

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by 50schild April 13, 2009 6:27 AM PDT: I think the name you are looking for is DeLorean; Like this

by question4seller April 10, 2009 3:17 PM PDT

Korean cars are garbage. They drive like crap, feel like crap, and are very unreliable.

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by BakedSalad April 10, 2009 8:42 PM PDT: To bad Korean cars are better than most American made cars these days, and nearly as good as Japanese cars.

But that thing is freaking ugly, Hyundai and Kia need a better designer.; Like this


by jsjj2 April 12, 2009 5:20 PM PDT: More like your knowledge of the auto industry (or lack thereof) is "crap".

Based on the 3 major reliability surveys in the industry (JD Power, Consumer Reports and Autobild) - the only 2 mainstream auto brands (i.e. - not upscale or luxury brands) who consistently do better than Hyundai are Toyota and Honda.

Hyundai's reliability is ahead of import makes like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, VW much less domestics like Chevy and Dodge.

And oh, models like the Hyundai Elantra handle better than the appliance-on-wheels Toyota Corolla and the Genesis Coupe is considered to be superior on the track to the Infiniti G37.; Like this


by Kendokill April 12, 2009 10:41 PM PDT: Sounds like question4seller just got owned.; Like this


by Alexander_Goldman April 13, 2009 12:02 AM PDT: question4seller - u silly fool~ ur a slave to jsjj2 'cuz yo @ss just got OWNED..; Like this


by oxtail01 April 13, 2009 3:30 PM PDT: Another uninformed pig! Do some reading and research before you post such garbage.; Like this


by unbiasedone April 10, 2009 4:34 PM PDT: I don't know what kind of Korean car and what year question4seller drove or owned to come up with that comment above, but the Korean car manufacturers today have made vast improvements from when they first started selling cars in the United States. I have owned American, European, Japanese and Korean cars and I know for a fact that the Koreans have come a long way in manufacturing cars. They have learned from their past mistakes and are today viable options to compete with any other major car manufacturer. The car that they released when they first sold to consumers in the United States is not the same care that they are making today.

Which car is your experienced based on and what are you comparing it with. We just want to make sure we are comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. It would not be fair to compare one car from another price bracket.

They are very competitive price-wise and offer some of the best warranties and incentives in the business. Also, if you do some search online, you will find that Korean cars have been winning awards for their quality. I own a Korean car and I am happy with it. It's been troublefree and reliable. I will buy another one when it's time to replace one of my other cars.; Like this Reply to this comment


by gadget_fan April 10, 2009 5:48 PM PDT: question4seller - Do you own a Korean made car??
I don't know what you are smoking but I think they are in a better position these days comapre to GM and Chrysler.; Like this Reply to this comment


by jeff327 April 10, 2009 7:21 PM PDT: question4seller- You havbe no clue what you are talking about. I drive a Hyundai and I could not be happier. Oh, I will never use it but they also have the best warranty in the business. GM, Ford and Chrysler should model their buisiness plans after them.; Like this Reply to this comment

by srleeplus3377 April 11, 2009 6:04 PM PDT

DUDE HYUNDAI IS JUST PLAIN COOOL.
Yeah, got laid off after buying a hyundai car, and I returned the car to hyundai and got all my money back, damn they have good service.

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by DAnonymousCoward April 12, 2009 5:26 AM PDT: Maybe you got fired because you was a moron to buy a Korean piece of junk; Like this


by jsjj2 April 12, 2009 5:22 PM PDT: I don't think DAnonymousCoward is any position to call a person a "moron".; Like this


by Alexander_Goldman April 13, 2009 12:04 AM PDT: DAnonymousCoward - yep, you're a coward.. and a slave.. cuz yo @ss just got owned by jsjj2..; Like this

by theclassickid April 12, 2009 8:34 PM PDT

Buy a KIA and wait on parts and repairs!(which happens frequently).But the evidence is in-people will buy anything made in Korea,China,Japan,Germany.. oh yes they're all good!!!

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by oxtail01 April 13, 2009 3:33 PM PDT: Does USA make anything anymore?; Like this


by Paul_Christie April 12, 2009 10:01 PM PDT: We can all agree that Korean cars are getting up there...
And American cars are failing...; Like this Reply to this comment


by Alexander_Goldman April 13, 2009 12:06 AM PDT: This car certainly not for anyone but kudos for being brave to try something different. I don't see too many crossover concepts sporting gull-wing doors.. Props for that.; Like this Reply to this comment


by 50schild April 13, 2009 6:26 AM PDT: akljsdj you are a thicky. DeLorean. Try looking words up in before you use them. Better still, don't post blogs.; Like this Reply to this comment


by kaulainaistomcraft April 14, 2009 12:24 PM PDT: i think i will have some hyundai:); Like this Reply to this comment


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