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[–] finley@lemm.ee 44 points 5 months ago (2 children)

i saw a Hyundai Ioniq6 this morning was like, damn! They have great performance, great reviews, and great warranties. they're nice on the inside, too.

can't remember ever thinking that about a Tesla

[–] EnderWiggin@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I saw a KIA the other day that I was surprised looked as slick as it did. Decided to look into it and saw a lot of positive reviews from owners. Was refreshing to see, but definitely surprising. The market is definitely changing and evolving. Tesla isn't the only game in town.

[–] finley@lemm.ee 18 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

exactly. next to every other car company, Tesla looks like it's been standing still for years.

and that's not even considering the toxic association Musk brings...

[–] suction@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

A couple of years ago KIA hired new designers and changed their logo, they basically turned from being the butt of a joke to one of the hottest car makers around.

[–] Wiz@midwest.social 8 points 5 months ago (3 children)
[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 7 points 5 months ago

I didn't know Nine Inch Nails was making cars. It's a big change but I know Trent and Atticus can get it right

[–] suction@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Nothing weird about it

[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 months ago

Kia poached their designers from Audi of all places.

[–] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I have a friend who got a brand new EV6 and LOVES IT. He's the absolute last person I'd expect to love Kias, his previous car was a Lexus SUV. And he loves everything about his EV6 and would buy it again ig. So yeah, the company does seem to be different these days

[–] couch1potato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have a 2017 ioniq hybrid and I've been happy with it.

[–] finley@lemm.ee 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

I was referring to a 2024 Ioniq6. I saw this and was obsessed all day. This car was hot. I especially liked its backside.

It’s an automotive design trend I’ve seen for 2 decades in the Mercedes CLS and CLA series, and even as far back as the original Infiniti i35 back in the mid-90s. The whole body of the car is just one big arc. I love it. It”s so elegant and sporty.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 months ago

Not a fan of the Ioniq6 design personally, but I know where you’re coming from; I’m obsessed with the Abarth 500e Scorpionissima in acid green! 🤤

[–] Threeme2189@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It reminds me of old Porsches. It just looks sporty as hell!

[–] finley@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have a great deal of experience of Porsche’s. I actually hate them. They’re expensive, impossible to maintain, and extraordinarily uncomfortable. I believe these cars are far more enjoyable to drive and own.

[–] Threeme2189@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I don't doubt that they aren't ideal for everyday commuting. I was talking about how they look.

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

The new Toyota Prius has a Lambo tint as well. EV's are ditching the weird blocky designs and make it look good