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People who don't see the reason why Hyundai and Kia are growing so fast aren't really looking. The Sonata/Optima are excellent mid-sized sedans. I've had fun driving the Elantra GT and the Spectra. In their class, the Sedona, Santa Fe, and Sorrento are very competitive vehicles. I've been very impressed by the Hyundai XG350 (I haven't driven the Kia Amanti yet, which is related). And there are more products coming that are quite competitive.
Silver: You're absolutely right that most Toyotas (as well as most Hondas, Nissans, Subarus, and Mitsubishis) are built in North America. Hyundai is right behind with their US plant opening in about two years where they'll build about a quarter of a million vehicles annually.
Patriotism? Like the Korean Chevrolets? Or Australian Pontiacs? Or English-engined Cadillacs and Saturns? Or Chinese-engined Chevrolets?
Me, personally, I don't care where a car is built...as long as it does what I want it to, doesn't cost a fortune, and I find it attractive.
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