Refreshed 2017 Genesis G80 & Sport
06-04-16, 07:44 AM
#32
I think I will have to go back for a second one when my 2015 Ultimate goes back to the dealer next May.
Between, I am wondering whether Hyundai hid a supercharger in the 5L V8? Beside the low rumble, it makes wonderful hissing sounds at low speed. I've only started to notice this recently.
Between, I am wondering whether Hyundai hid a supercharger in the 5L V8? Beside the low rumble, it makes wonderful hissing sounds at low speed. I've only started to notice this recently.
06-04-16, 07:48 AM
#33
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Don't like the huge front grille but other than that, looks awesome. Rear looks and side profile with short front overhang are just great.
06-04-16, 08:57 AM
#34
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Great update to the Genesis and especially the new Sport model.
I have seen a ton of them in NYC and the car has great presence on the road and looks more expensive than it is.
The GS can take a few lessons...
I have seen a ton of them in NYC and the car has great presence on the road and looks more expensive than it is.
The GS can take a few lessons...
06-04-16, 09:09 AM
#35
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Yeah I'm a big fan of the Genesis. Brand snobbery is the only reason I don't have one.
06-04-16, 11:13 AM
#38
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And the fact that it's no longer a "Hyundai" will help with that.
06-04-16, 08:16 PM
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06-04-16, 10:25 PM
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Q50 all the way. But the interior looks bland and borderline 80's ish.
06-05-16, 04:25 PM
#41
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how is it no longer a Hyundai? Lexus is a Toyota, made by Toyota and their sales are reported under Toyota's financial reports. Lexus have been successful because they are able to differentiate from the Toyota models.
Genesis will still be Hyundai, just marketed under a different brand, with hopefully enough differentiation in the specifications and dealer network to justify any premium they may attach to them.
Genesis will still be Hyundai, just marketed under a different brand, with hopefully enough differentiation in the specifications and dealer network to justify any premium they may attach to them.
06-05-16, 04:43 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by My0gr81
how is it no longer a Hyundai? Lexus is a Toyota, made by Toyota and their sales are reported under Toyota's financial reports. Lexus have been successful because they are able to differentiate from the Toyota models.
Genesis will still be Hyundai, just marketed under a different brand, with hopefully enough differentiation in the specifications and dealer network to justify any premium they may attach to them.
Genesis will still be Hyundai, just marketed under a different brand, with hopefully enough differentiation in the specifications and dealer network to justify any premium they may attach to them.
Hyundai should have done this from the beginning.
06-05-16, 08:34 PM
#43
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yes, it's a more cautious approach than the fabulous huge and bold bet toyota made with lexus three decades ago (alas their boldness has withered then mutated into strangeness and inconsistency).
06-06-16, 09:17 PM
#44
not necessarily... getting a new brand going as you know, is expensive. so instead they brought over models they were already building for the s.k. market anyway, to see market reaction here.
yes, it's a more cautious approach than the fabulous huge and bold bet toyota made with lexus three decades ago (alas their boldness has withered then mutated into strangeness and inconsistency).
yes, it's a more cautious approach than the fabulous huge and bold bet toyota made with lexus three decades ago (alas their boldness has withered then mutated into strangeness and inconsistency).
06-07-16, 04:52 AM
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not necessarily... getting a new brand going as you know, is expensive. so instead they brought over models they were already building for the s.k. market anyway, to see market reaction here.
yes, it's a more cautious approach than the fabulous huge and bold bet toyota made with lexus three decades ago (alas their boldness has withered then mutated into strangeness and inconsistency).
yes, it's a more cautious approach than the fabulous huge and bold bet toyota made with lexus three decades ago (alas their boldness has withered then mutated into strangeness and inconsistency).