Isn't it funny that PSA is putting the hurt on everyone else?

 

Pulled out? I just saw a pick of the latest and current Tibby all rallied out, just search on it, you will see....

 

That came from an SCC article about Pikes Peak rallying, I believe. That isn't the car we're talking about.

 

yea they were talking about the WRC, not SCCA Rallies..

but I think Hyundai has very good styling cues...especially with the Sonata, i absolutely LOVE the back end of that car. I think there should be good things to come out of Hyundai...

 

oops....sorry....

 

jk

I forgive you

 

Hyundai has just opened a new plant in Alabama and the CEO of Hyundai said at the grand opening that they will target Toyota for product reliability. That is quite a statement for a company who is used to be thought of as a step above Kia.

Now they are coming out with a RWD Tiburon. That is quite a risk especially if we are going to get a V6 that is 3.3L in displacement or larger. Sounds like Hyundai is trying to take over some market share. I like fwd thinking companies like this. We need more options out there as enthusiasts.


Jesse

 

PS: I have a Tibouron in NFS2U and with the right body kit they look wicked..just thought I'd mention it

 

my first car was a tiburon, a 2001. I loved it, never gave me a lick of trouble.

 

Now the question is, who actually has the ***** to take on the critics and buy one... There are Toyota guys, Nissan guys, VW guys etc etc... but could you call yourself a Hyundai guy? I have no problem with these cars at all but in the serious contenders catagory just seems weird to think about for now, the aftermarket isn't huge I don't think either. The only thing holding me back from the new Eclipse is the FWD factor, man it's a shame because the car has it all in every other catagory, EVO is still top on my want list.

 

If Hyundai can make an about face and produce a car that everyone acknowledges as a decent performer, than I don't think people will have an issue labelling themselves as a "Hyundai guy". Really though, you're not your car.

That last statement makes me want to bust out my Fight Club dvd.

 

If Dodge can sell the SRT-4, then Hyundai can sell a RWD Tiburon. I think this is a very forward idea and will be highly embraced. I think the big thing is price-point, they can't push themselves into Mustang territory.

 

As long as it doesn't weigh nearly 2 tons like the 4G eclipse, it has a chance. Cost will be a big question, but Hyundai seems pretty good at being in the right territory price wise.

 

The Evo aside, there's not a Mitsubishi product that I'd consider over a competiting Hyundai. Whatever prejudices you have against the brand, forget them - they're a 21st century redeux of 1970s Honda/Toyota.