mmarshall

I'm with you on that....I also like chrome, as long as it isn't excessive (like, say, something out of the late 1950s). But the auto press, in general, doesn't like chrome. They consider it in the same class as whitewall tires and vinyl roofs....retro stuff from half a century ago, on Grandpa's car. And, in general, in today's climate, the auto press has a very strong influence on design.

Mr. Burns

See when Jaguar did those tail lights in the XJ, the three lights were to represent claw marks, you know, from a Jaguar.



Hyundai's copy is a bit comical in that context.

rominl

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this car looks pretty good!

mmarshall

I agree the front and rear ends are somewhat of a copy, but you can't say that for the roofline. The Hyundai version has vastly different C/D pillars, and looks like it would probably have more headroom and easier entry/exit from the rear seat.

SW17LS

What do you feel the front end is a copy of? Looks a lot like the Genesis IMHO.

Mr. Burns

I didn't say anything about the roofline, only the tail lights.

The roofline itself is rather generic, it's on everything from the Chrysler 300 to the Bentley Mulsanne.

mmarshall

Agreed on the taillights....they do seem to be a copy. But with so many different vehicles over the years and in the present market, it's really difficult to design anything today that doesn't look like SOMEBODY else, somewhere.



That's probably because it works.

Sal Collaziano

I often cheer for the underdog - which is what I did with Lexus for many years. We all know how so many people criticized Lexus for copying designs (Mercedes, BMW especially with the 2007 LS) and for this and that - but we also knew how great Lexus was/is as a brand. Now I'm doing (and have been for awhile now) the same for Hyundai and their Genesis Motors brand. I've had a lot of nice cars throughout the years and my 2015 Genesis Sedan is just about every bit as good as them. It's not "right up there" but only the pickiest people will know the difference. Corners need to be cut to bring a car like mine at a price point where I can buy it for $37k out the door. That was for a V6 with Signature package - an amazing deal. These are excellent automobiles and they're only going to get better...

mmarshall

Welcome back, Sal. Haven't seen you post here for years....though I saw your signature in some of the Hyundai and Buick forums.

You're right on on about the 2015 Genesis. It's arguably the most impressive sedan Hyundai has ever done...especially the 5.0L. My pastor has a 3.8L, and he loves it.

SW17LS

The Genesis is a great car...I'm rooting for Hyundai too.

Sal Collaziano

Thank you. I pop in every now and then to see what's going on with the next LS and if it'll be worth buying. I wish they'd update that old drivetrain. There are a few low points about the Genesis Sedan which I go over HERE. But overall - it's a great luxury sedan and I bet my little complaints will be taken care of once the G80 hits showroom floors...

Mr. Burns

Sorry but who did the 2007 LS copy?

Sal Collaziano

7-Series in the rear. Not up for a debate about it so if you don't agree that's wonderful.

SW17LS

I don't see that...

Sal Collaziano

It's alright, I'm sure I'm the only one.

If I remember correctly the Internet was exploding with references to the bangle butt.