Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.
Friendly reminder that these cars are about 25% cheaper in South Korea than in the US: they’re targeting a different market in the US than they’re designed for.
Hyundai and Kia, outside the US, are some of the most reliable cars you can buy. They’re almost up there with Toyota and Honda, but aimed at the more budget end of the market.
For some reason, probably corruption, they can get away with selling much shitter cars in the US, so of course they do. Same way TV manufacturers can put ads on their TVs and the yanks lap it up as long as it’s cheaper lmao 😂
It’s looking like a really bad year for Hyundai and Kia
Friendly reminder that these cars are about 25% cheaper in South Korea than in the US: they’re targeting a different market in the US than they’re designed for.
Can you tell more about the target markets?
Hyundai and Kia, outside the US, are some of the most reliable cars you can buy. They’re almost up there with Toyota and Honda, but aimed at the more budget end of the market.
For some reason, probably corruption, they can get away with selling much shitter cars in the US, so of course they do. Same way TV manufacturers can put ads on their TVs and the yanks lap it up as long as it’s cheaper lmao 😂
Is it corruption? The US car market is pretty competitive.
I suspect the cars are cheaper in South Korea mainly due to tarrifs, shipping, and localization.
Also, ads provided by the TV itself came from Chinese companies making their TV’s cheaper for Chinese consumers, so it isn’t an American idea.