I do remember when Hyundai first hit Aussie shores in 1986 (yes i'm an 80s tragic) so 32 years ago. I remember thinking who are they and where are they from and thinking with that first excel they won't be round long. Little did i know.
My time growing up involved mainly owning Nissans and Fords, Escorts, Falcons, Pulsars and half a dozen Skylines which are my weakness.
I've nver really taken much thought about owing a Hyundai since those days but it looks like H are now on a mission to move away from el blando image and produce some real desireability with there range. Also offering manual trans when others are deleting it shows a desire to please all types of drivers
The SR has spiked my interest in owning one as H are hot on the heels if not equal with Japanese brands and showing VW
a thing or two.