Hyundai-KIA was named manufacturer of the year by British Car Magazine Autocar. And I have no qualms about that as its evident in their products, that Koreans have gone a long way in these 5 years. Once regarded as cheap manufacturers, being perceived alongside Malaysian and China made cars, the Koreans had stated an ambitious goal of becoming the 5th largest manufacturer in the world just a few years back, when everyone was still laughing at their products. Now who's laughing? The Hyundai Genesis beat Lexus GS in a shootout, Kia Cee'd raking up huge sales success in Europe, the Kia Soul that generated huge interest when it was unveiled, and for the first time in 2008, Hyundai-Kia joined the Top 5 manufacturers, beating Honda fair and square by a margin. How times had changed right? Wait still, as Ford now seems an easy target for Hyundai-Kia and who knows perhaps next would be GM dropping behind them?If there're still people doubting this, drop into a KIA or Hyundai showroom and check out their cars, build quality especially, compare a Toyota Vios and KIA Spectra on the quality.
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Compare an Accord or Camry with an Optima. The Japs have really been slacking off on panel gaps, fit and finish, paint quality, interior trim gaps, etc.
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