A Very Cool Poll About Midsize Cars...

**eljo3025** · January 22nd, 2006 12:00 PM

Given A Chance Which Would You Choose And Why?
RAV4 new model I mean... Fortuner and Rav 4 are SUVs but I like to see what happens...

**carlocaraddict** · January 22nd, 2006 12:11 PM

Mazda 6 2.3 for me because it looks sporty and cool. Next is Accord.

Lumina? thanks but no thanks heheheheh
Cefiro? if its free why not?
Fortuner? Again?
Rav-4? Sure
Azera? hmmm...pagiisipan
Galant? errrr.....pls change that front fascia
Camry? why not?
Sonata? hehehhehe basta libre

**gearspeed** · January 22nd, 2006 12:23 PM

:bwahaha: ayos ito ah poll with comments already

Mazda 6 2.3 for me because it looks sporty and cool kung may manual sana sila.
Accord - bitin likod
Lumina - lumana yan
Cefiro? if its free why not?
Fortuner? ahh tama na pls
Rav-4? sure kaso mahal
Azera? next pls..hehe
Galant? next gen na lang pls
Camry? pwede
Sonata? pang raffle na lang yan

**Kanut** · January 22nd, 2006 11:22 PM

fortuner for me. three simple reasons:

diesel
space
decent ride on pothole-ridden philippine roads

**Jun aka Pekto** · January 22nd, 2006 11:36 PM

Of course I chose the (2006) Sonata. I have one.

I had the privilege to compare it side by side with the previous generation (2005) Sonata. The new car is much better in every way, especially performance.

I've also had the chance to test drive a host of other mid-sized sedans including the Mazda6 V6, Nissan Altima 3.5SE, Honda Accord V6, Camry V6, Pontiac G6, Chevy Malibu Maxx, Grand Prix GTP.

The 3.3L Sonata ended with the best blend of luxury and sportiness. Yeah sure, Hyundai has a reputation of mediocrity to shake off. But after seeing a 2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE being towed away and even a late model Camry at the road side with hood open, I quit relying on reputation. I went and test drove each car, examined closely the interior and mechanicals, price, plus whatever appealed to my wife.

It came down to the automatic Mazda6 and the Sonata. What tipped it over for the Sonata was the excellent room in the back which the Misis loved. To me it's the new engine. It's no Evo. Not by a long shot. But it's no slouch either. I have a pissed-off SVT Focus driver and a surprised 5.0 Stang GT driver as witnesses. "Yes, it's a stinkin Hyundai, and I love it!" Imagine it with a supercharger...... Yummy.