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12-18-2014, 01:27 PM

georgenyc

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Imitation is the best form of flattery...

Looks like Hyundai lifted the front grille straight from the Audi...

The new Hyundai Sonata hybrid (article in Korean):

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12-18-2014, 01:30 PM

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"Sincerest" form of flattery, I should say...

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12-18-2014, 10:12 PM

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Wow, right down to the little front lip accent on the s-line trim...kind of embarrassing, no? Just a blatant rip-off.

From what I understand, Hyundai makes really good cars these days, but geez create your own look & style!

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12-18-2014, 10:42 PM

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Not too surprising since Peter Schreyer, former chief designer for Audi and VW, became the Korean firm's design chief.

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12-18-2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tenspeed

Not too surprising since Peter Schreyer, former chief designer for Audi and VW, became the Korean firm's design chief.

Hyundai: Peter, we would love for you to come and work for us.
Peter: Can I bring my grill design with me?
Hyundai: Ah, **** it! Welcome aboard!!!

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