http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/ Autoblog Comments for Hyundai exec talks engine sharing with Mercedes-Benz http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/I kinda told ya but you weren't listening. Now maybe you will. Still, people see and believe what they want.]]>May 9th 2008 3:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 5:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/That's hardly uncommon. Most BMWs have since the early 90s if not earlier, Subaru, GM, some Mercedes... Nothing wrong with a properly engineered plastic intake in NA applications.]]>May 9th 2008 6:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 3:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 4:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
But seriously, hasn't the aforementioned World Engine been derided in many reviews as being harsh and unrefined? I seem to remember this particularly in the Avenger/Sebring reviews. I'm not saying Hyundai isn't making progress, but it sounds as though they still have some work to do.]]>May 9th 2008 4:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
Remember, Hyundai is actually the company that designed/developed the basic blocks of the Theta engine (aka world engine); Mitsu and Chrysler has modified them somewhat, and they are paying royalties for the rights of the engine.

Interesting tidbit to see how the Theta is different than the GEMA world engine: the fuel economy in Hyundai Sonata I4 is vast superior than the Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger.]]>May 9th 2008 5:14PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
My main reason for favoring Hyundai, aside from rapidly expanding technology knowledge to improving quality measures, they actually listen to consumers like you and I unlike ANY of the domestics. Also they have a good niche market since their cars are less costly over the other foreign competition. ]]>May 9th 2008 4:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
The 2009 Sonata is evidence of this. Although the 2006 Sonata was a good car, the interior was substandard and many complained about the seat cushions, both of which were addressed in the refresh.

I know there are still many who balk at the idea of owning a Hyundai because of its image. All I say is: go and test drive one. I've owned 2 Hyundais so far and the quality strides that this company has made over the years is unbelievable. However, I do have one gripe: MANUAL. Hyundai, PLEASE put have manuals available for your V6! Hopefully, the manual developed for the Genesis coupe will be widely available.]]>May 10th 2008 1:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 10th 2008 5:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
yeah, it's also been groused about in Mitsu Evo reviews.]]>May 9th 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/When you red line them they get loud and harsh. It's just the normal Hyundai-good
Others -bad review giving Hyundai credit for being from a cheap country. Go China!]]>May 9th 2008 9:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 4:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
GEMA "World Engine", Hyundai's Theta engine, is currently only used in the Sonata I4.

The engine is not underpowered, 175hp in the Sonata; it is not noisy, tied for best in db level IIRC; it is not a gas guzzler, tied for tops in MPG in Sonata's class, IIRC.

I can't vouch for Mitsu and Chrysler engines, since both companies have took Hyundai designed/developed engines and modified them. Mitsu and Chrysler and paying royalties for the application.]]>May 9th 2008 5:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 5:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/May 9th 2008 5:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/hyundai-exec-talks-engine-sharing-with-mercedes-benz/
FACT: motertrend magazine said that ( veracruz vs. the lexus rx330 comparison) the hyundai is quieter thaan the lexus YES A HYUNDAI QUIETER THAN A LEXUS BELIEVE IT

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