2015 Genesis Sedan Thread
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From: NH
Hyundai brand is doomed because of the brand identity. General public doesn't see Hyundai as a luxury brand. They would've been smart to start a whole new brand all together with high end cars only.
How can you have a Sonata (Camry competitor) and a Genesis (5-series, E-Class, A6 competitors) in the same line up?!! Just isn't the right way to build luxury brand awareness and a brand identity.
How can you have a Sonata (Camry competitor) and a Genesis (5-series, E-Class, A6 competitors) in the same line up?!! Just isn't the right way to build luxury brand awareness and a brand identity.
Hyundai brand is doomed because of the brand identity. General public doesn't see Hyundai as a luxury brand. They would've been smart to start a whole new brand all together with high end cars only.
How can you have a Sonata (Camry competitor) and a Genesis (5-series, E-Class, A6 competitors) in the same line up?!! Just isn't the right way to build luxury brand awareness and a brand identity.
How can you have a Sonata (Camry competitor) and a Genesis (5-series, E-Class, A6 competitors) in the same line up?!! Just isn't the right way to build luxury brand awareness and a brand identity.
Hyundai Genesis V8 HTRAC may come with performance orientation
Hyundai Genesis V8 HTRAC may come with performance orientation
When the second-generation Hyundai Genesis arrives in dealers, customers looking for the new all-wheel-drive variant will need to settle for the 3.8-liter V6. This is no bad thing, as the V6 is a sound engine, but what if you want that brawny, 429-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8? For now, you're stuck spinning the rear wheels.
A report from AutoGuide, though, claims that the new HTRAC all-wheel-drive system could be mated up to the Genny Sedan's optional V8 engine at a later date, as part of a new performance version. According to spokesman Miles Johnson, a performance-minded Genesis, perhaps in the same vein as the first-generation R-Spec, is being looked at by the powers that be at Hyundai and that there "may be a market demand for such a model.".
A report from AutoGuide, though, claims that the new HTRAC all-wheel-drive system could be mated up to the Genny Sedan's optional V8 engine at a later date, as part of a new performance version. According to spokesman Miles Johnson, a performance-minded Genesis, perhaps in the same vein as the first-generation R-Spec, is being looked at by the powers that be at Hyundai and that there "may be a market demand for such a model.".
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Remember when performance was reserved solely for the Germans? That was then. This is next. Explore the All-New Hyundai Genesis at www.HyundaiGenesis.com.
Equipped with HTRAC All Wheel Drive, our new 2015 Genesis takes on the famous Nordschleife track at the Nürburgring complex in Germany.
Equipped with HTRAC All Wheel Drive, our new 2015 Genesis takes on the famous Nordschleife track at the Nürburgring complex in Germany.
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From: NH
The car is handsome. Nice front end with the LED's and such. But no way I pay that much for a Hyundai.
Believe it or not, a huge part of buying a luxury car is the snob factor. And Hyundai does not have that prestige.
$50k+ for a Hyundai no thanks. Hyundai doesn't impress anyone you pick up. Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti do.
Believe it or not, a huge part of buying a luxury car is the snob factor. And Hyundai does not have that prestige.
$50k+ for a Hyundai no thanks. Hyundai doesn't impress anyone you pick up. Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti do.
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The new Genesis looks more polished and upscale, the exterior - an amalgamation of the Infiniti M and BMW 5-series, and rear VW Passat.
I remember a while back Hyundai was about to pull the trigger on a luxury brand which would have been called Genesis, but they didn't. Too bad, I can't get over the Hyundai brand stigma and fork over 45K for the Genesis or 70K for the Equus. They seriously need to revisit this if they want to consider buyers like me.
I remember a while back Hyundai was about to pull the trigger on a luxury brand which would have been called Genesis, but they didn't. Too bad, I can't get over the Hyundai brand stigma and fork over 45K for the Genesis or 70K for the Equus. They seriously need to revisit this if they want to consider buyers like me.
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Remember when your car couldn't keep you on track? That was then. This is next. Experience the all-new Genesis at www.HyundaiGenesis.com.
The Sensory Surround Safety features on the All-New Genesis were put to the ultimate challenge with the world's first-ever blind test drive. In this trial, stunt driver Rhys Millen relies only on the Lane Keep Assist feature to keep him in his lane and out of danger.
The Sensory Surround Safety features on the All-New Genesis were put to the ultimate challenge with the world's first-ever blind test drive. In this trial, stunt driver Rhys Millen relies only on the Lane Keep Assist feature to keep him in his lane and out of danger.
Remember when your car couldn't stop for you? That was then. This is next. Experience the all-new Genesis at www.HyundaiGenesis.com.
The Sensory Surround Safety features on the All-New Genesis were put to the ultimate challenge with the world's first-ever blind test drive. In this trial, stunt driver Rhys Millen puts the Automatic Emergency Braking feature to the ultimate test.
The Sensory Surround Safety features on the All-New Genesis were put to the ultimate challenge with the world's first-ever blind test drive. In this trial, stunt driver Rhys Millen puts the Automatic Emergency Braking feature to the ultimate test.
Cool blind test drive challenge. Tech like this isn't reserved for pure Luxury badges anymore, it slowly trickles down and goes more mainstream. I'll still take Blind Spot Monitoring over this though
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Hyundai had the Genesis on a spinning display at the Fort Lauderdale Auto Show. It is a sleek looking car! The black plastic in the middle of the grill for radar kills it for me though. It's unnoticeable from afar but pretty obnoxious up close...
