2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Legacy

Alrighty then!! Here is my very first comparison post about two vehicles that I think look similar to one another. Newly redesigned for 2015 are the Hyundai Sonata and the Subara Legacy.

Hyundai in red.

Subaru in blue.

One could argue the the similarities between the above two cars are superficial, or that they aren't as similar as I'm suggesting. However, both of these cars had their own unique styles and design elements that were more disparate in the 2014 iterations than the ones you see above. 

Now, we see large rectangular or trapezoidal headlights at the corners of the bodywork on each car, as well as similarly style lower fascias (including fog light surrounds) and very similar looking grilles. Neither of these cars carries the sexy good looks of exotic cars from Italy, but it is odd and somewhat disappointing to see two models that have great individual recognition and that were more unique looking in their guises from last year lose their individualism through their redesigns. Neither of these cars was so extreme looking in the 2014 edition to warrant a 'milder' styling refresh. If anything, the unique look of each was probably a better selling point than the somewhat boring and bland styling we see now, especially as it relates to Subaru.

Hopefully we will see more interesting and varied designs in the mid-size sedan segment from all the automakers for 2016!!

Many thanks to the Wikimedia Commons for sourcing those two photos :)

For both photos: By Bull-Doser (Own work.) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons