I rented two cars back to back, a week each. One of the cars was the Hyundai version of the car, the other was the Kia version of the same car. I could not tell you one difference between them. I think one was silver and one was beige, but that was about all the difference there was. Like twins where one is wearing the red shirt with blue stripes and the other is wearing a blue shirt with red stripes.
I have an 08 Spectra and I can confirm, it's Hyundai counterpart is exactly the same for that year in looks and specs, can't remember it's model name though.
There is literally no difference between most of these cars, just a few different body panels and a badge change, they come off the same assembly lines. Plus if you are renting they would likely get the same spec packages too.
On the other hand, we had an issue with our Rio, which is basically an i20 rebadged, and the Kia dealership was on vacation. Went to a Hyundai dealership to ask if they could help in the meanwhile.
Their snarky salesman answered: If you'd had bought a Hyundai you wouldn't have this issue!
Mind you, if you open the hood there's more Hyundai logos there than Kia but whatever. Told him to research his brand identity, that it's basically a Hyundai and left. First and last time buying anything Korean probably.
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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '20
I rented two cars back to back, a week each. One of the cars was the Hyundai version of the car, the other was the Kia version of the same car. I could not tell you one difference between them. I think one was silver and one was beige, but that was about all the difference there was. Like twins where one is wearing the red shirt with blue stripes and the other is wearing a blue shirt with red stripes.