I agree. Platform strength and safety is still not up to par with Toyota, Honda, or Subaru (look at the side impact results of the Sonata vs. the Camry, Accord, and Legacy). But for the most part, they're doing very well.

Within a generation or two (5-10 years), I could see Hyundai offering some legit high-performance models. With the Germans continually inflating their prices and Honda and Toyota being weary of offering a selection of sports cars (especially sedans), Hyundai could do some major damage in the $25K-$30K segment...