2019 Genesis G70
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Guys, for comments on the interior of the Stinger being sub-par compared to a G70 - I challenge this owning the Stinger and seeing the G70 in detail in person.
Materials including control stalks, NAV screen, some of the switchgear, headliner, HUD, tft screen, paddle shifters, door panel materials, leather, seat controls, pedals, secondary dash controls, and more, are identical parts/materials. Where the G70 is "better" is in its presentation of a more premium interior with additional stitching on the dash, doors and quilted seats. Stinger's (and by extension G70's) interior is more premium in materials than the IS and arguably better than a Q50. The G70, although does not excite me exterior-wise, is one heck of a car besting the Japanese and German offerings in the 50-55K price range.
Materials including control stalks, NAV screen, some of the switchgear, headliner, HUD, tft screen, paddle shifters, door panel materials, leather, seat controls, pedals, secondary dash controls, and more, are identical parts/materials. Where the G70 is "better" is in its presentation of a more premium interior with additional stitching on the dash, doors and quilted seats. Stinger's (and by extension G70's) interior is more premium in materials than the IS and arguably better than a Q50. The G70, although does not excite me exterior-wise, is one heck of a car besting the Japanese and German offerings in the 50-55K price range.
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FWIW, I don’t consider the Stinger interior inferior to the G70 or sub-par at all. I just don’t like the style. I am not a fan of the round vents and overall dash design, that’s all. It’s not that there is an issue with the Stinger interior, it’s that it’s not really my taste, in terms of design. Hope that makes sense.
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It's no secret, of course, that Kia got their chief stylist from Audi some years ago. That's why there is so much Audi influence in the interior/dash styling of a number of recent Kia products....and, of course, the G70, which is based on the Stinger.
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Played around with the G70 at the NYAS and it was pretty nice. Build quality was good and interior materials were at least on par with the others in the segment and same goes for rear leg room. After setting my the driver's seat up (I'm 5'10) my legs still rested against the seat backs when I moved to the back.
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Did the reps there say when it will be available at dealerships?
From what I've seen of Genesis products, their material-quality is not only as good as, but often better than their rivals. Since the Stinger was also at the show, I'd assume you compared the two.
Slightly off-topic, but did Mercedes, Cadillac, or Mitsubishi show up? They skipped us here in D.C. this year.
Build quality was good and interior materials were at least on par with the others in the segment and same goes for rear leg room. After setting my the driver's seat up (I'm 5'10) my legs still rested against the seat backs when I moved to the back.
Slightly off-topic, but did Mercedes, Cadillac, or Mitsubishi show up? They skipped us here in D.C. this year.
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Played around with the G70 at the NYAS and it was pretty nice. Build quality was good and interior materials were at least on par with the others in the segment and same goes for rear leg room. After setting my the driver's seat up (I'm 5'10) my legs still rested against the seat backs when I moved to the back.
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^^^ this was pretty much my thoughts. I didn't find that the interior exceeded the others in the segment, it was good or at least on par. Material selection reminded me of the Audi interiors. There was nothing in the G70 that would make the competition run back to the drawing board and do a Genesis copy-cat. I do think the gauge cluster is a major omission in that it really needs a digital display. But overall, those who like Hyundai stuff should like it very much.
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G80 is OK. I think there there is more cheaper Hyundai/KIA stuff in it vs being a full on luxury interior. The G90 is good, a clear distinction between Genesis and Hyundai, there is nothing in the G90 to make one think it is a Hyundai.
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That I didn't know...Thanks. Here in the U.S., there may be some exceptions, but, in general, Genesis franchises operate out of select Hyundai shops....and of those, only select ones handle the G90 (presumably, those that have spent extra money for facilities and/or customer perks).
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That I didn't know...Thanks. Here in the U.S., there may be some exceptions, but, in general, Genesis franchises operate out of select Hyundai shops....and of those, only select ones handle the G90 (presumably, those that have spent extra money for facilities and/or customer perks).
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Genesis stand alone dealerships will be opening in the U.S. I'm not sure of the timetable but I think I saw somewhere that there will be about 100 in selected locations. It will be interesting to see where they put them and how they do. As discussed, they need their CUV and SUV ASAP to put in those showrooms.