The red SX of course

 

^^THIS^^

 

I think your fourth sentence says it all

 

I think your biased!


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Aren't we all? lol

 

Probably...just a little lol

I have to say...one of my close friends has a 2013 Sonata SE 2.0T, and I've driven it on multiple occasions. I don't know exactly what it is about the car...I mean, of course it's a nice car and everything, but it's definitely not for me. It's something about the seating position and how you feel behind the wheel - I sort of felt like it was designed for older people, and maybe it was, not a bad thing, I'm just saying...the Optima definitely has more of a sporting intention about it. I guess it's all about what you're looking for. I look at Sonatas before I looked at the Optima when I was buying, and I just sort of felt like it was too..."blah". I do think it's a handsome car, but between a Sonata and an Optima, it was a no-brainer for this guy.

 

Their engine is basically the same, so it depends which body interior and exterior you prefer most. Just stick with optima, much better looking.

 

the 2015 Sonata is a redesign and is looking pretty good.. much better than the previous years... Many new features are being carried down from the Genesis onto the Sonata... Check it out....

 

I will definitely agree with this. I saw some photos of a 2015 Sonata Sport(?) from the New York Auto Show I believe...it looked pretty legit. Thing is, the 2015 version of the turbocharged 2.0L engine is down on power - 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, thanks to smaller compressor/turbine wheels, which I thought kind of sucked. Not sure why they'd do that, but I would have to imagine its either because of possible reliability concerns (which would raise the question of how reliable OUR cars are) or because they don't want it to be as competitive with the Azera as it is with its current engine configuration.

Also - look at that interior...if I understand the website correctly that I saw it on, it's just a teaser, but am I the only one that thinks that it bears an almost uncanny resemblance to the Optima's interior? The interior is really my biggest complaint with the current Sonata (other than feeling a little cheaper than the Optima). I think it looks a lot nicer than their current interior.

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If I can remember correctly it seemed as though the Sonata was a softer riding car. More of a cruiser whereas the Optima just felt sportier.

 

They have evolved some over the years but still two excellent cars of very different personalities. Check out what C&D had to say a couple of years ago:

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vs. 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Kia Optima EX, 2012 Toyota Camry SE, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE Comparison Tests - Page 5 - Car and Driver

 

Oh for sure the Optima! Although the two share many similar features the Optima hands down looks the best. Plus you're already apart of the Optima family here

 

not only the interior but the front facia and LED's also.. if you look at the side profile there's a resemblance of the Optima as well to the front end...I read that also about the HP... i figured it would be more and not less but the Torque is more so it will get you through the RPM's faster...

the front looks so aggressive more than the Optima IMO....

 

Yes... But I'm stuck on the 13's. The new sonata has more optima like elements. Maybe they are turning down power and giving the sonata more differentiation from the optima. I thought the Korean car blog reported that the new sonata has preorders and they bumped up the optima redesign schedule. Either way I'll still be in a 2013.


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curious to see the 2015 optima . tried and looked for spy shots on the net but nothing


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3 year cycle. They are cutting it short 2014-2015.


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it's beginning to almost be like cellphones . every year seems like a redesign for certain car companies nowadays .


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it's beginning to almost be like cellphones . every year seems like a redesign for certain car companies nowadays .


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Thats the thing... Before you could buy a car and new 6yrs or so the design would be the same and the aftermarket would put some money in to make great stuff. Now its hold on to your seats. I know the civic and subie boys were upset when they bought those unwanted version and did those mid mid cylce refreshes.

 

I like Optima's exterior much better but I like Sonata's interior better. I would probably get whichever one you can get a better deal on. I'd definitely pick the Optima if they were priced the same but I think Hyundai is going to deal more because of the upcoming 2015 models.

 

Well .. It's a no go. With the 2015's coming out, they want me to put about 5k down because on the books the "new" optima or sonata is considered 2 years old.
Ain't nobody got time for that. I'm going to keep my LX and wait for my jeep srt8 in 3 more years.


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In the end Kia came down on another Red SX-T they had demoed out and i got it! i alsmot want to say its a perfect car!

 

Congrats on the new car! I'm sure you are going to love that Turbo!

 

Congrats! Great move!!!

Mostly old people drive Sonata's. Look around because there's alot of them on the road and you'll start noticing what I'm talking about. Kia Optima drivers appear to be younger overall. Even if they look older, they probably still feel young inside.

 

congrats on the new car any pics yet

 

This is what I got.

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Nice Veloster in the background also! Now it's time to start modding!!!

 

That's my mother in laws 13' non turbo style&tech. It's just too small sometimes.



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Nice upgrade! Looks sharp.

 

good looking car