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This post (mine) is not a defense of Honda, or a criticism of Hyundai, since I own neither, you could assume it is somewhat objective.
I love to see the innovation in the new Hyundai models. It certainly makes Honda and Toyota look like they lost their way when it comes to incorporating leading edge technology into their new designs.
Give Hyundai as well as Ford kudos for pushing the envelope.
On the other side of the coin Honda and Toyota have proven technology, reliability, and resale value, as well as a reputation, that is clearly evident in the resale value of their used models in the 7-12 year age range. Compared to them Hyundai is practically a give away car at that age in the used market.
Once your 10-100 warranty is no longer effective the value of the Hyundai plummets, while Hondas and Toyotas hold their value much better, which offsets their higher initial purchase prices.
The question is, does DI, and higher compression ratios, as well as other innovations, pass the test of time, when you add the potential issues of long term EGR deterioration, or the old issues of direct injection and potential spray pattern problems with injectors that are subject to the extreme environment of in cylinder fuel delivery.
Only time will tell if the normal operational cycles over the years will show that there could be some catastrophic flaws in all of the new innovation, examples of which abound if you have been exposed to auto technology over many decades.
regards
Mech
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