Hyundai

Hyundai has finally found time to bring the Elantra to Thailand to compete in the all-important C segment. And this should be a good thing. But is the Elantra a compelling option in the C segment? And is Hyundai really serious about the Thai market?

There's a promotion here in Chiang Mai, a Hyunday dealer is offering the Sonata CNG at only 860K, is this a car to buy quickly? Anybody driving it here in Thailand? Thank you.

Although most automakers seem to be trying hard to keep a positive attitude in the face of a dramatic slow down in the industry, few are as optimistic as Hyundai Thailand. The company is eyeing 63% growth this year, and is already looking forward to introducing new cars.

Of course Hyundai can realise this 63% growth by achieving sales of just 1,500 units this year, compared to about 900 units in 2008. Hyundai's big seller is the H1, a people mover/VAN that offers good value for money despite coming into the country in CBU (completely built up) form. Hyundai will introduce a freshened up version of the H1, to be kitted out with some extra equipment, at the upcoming Bangkok Motor Show.

Yuck.

Take a Nissan and make it ugly.

What were they thinking?

Ugly car!

Looking forward to seeing these on the roads. Lithium-Ion cells store the charge to supply power to the electric motor.

I want this car. Why is it still up on the turn table. Get it to market!

Hyundai i10 was one of 5 new cars that I saw at the show. And that there are 4 images of this car on the site speaks volumes.

Hyundai should bring this in and see what happens. Thailand is pushing for CNG!