2021 Genesis GV80
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Our local Genesis dealer showing 1 GV80, and since they are close did a swing-by. Went in, asked about a GV80, got a kind of blank stare, like 'what is that?'. They are currently combined with a Hyundai dealership so it should be interesting how things pan out in the near future.
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Our local Genesis dealer showing 1 GV80, and since they are close did a swing-by. Went in, asked about a GV80, got a kind of blank stare, like 'what is that?'. They are currently combined with a Hyundai dealership so it should be interesting how things pan out in the near future.
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Our local Genesis dealer showing 1 GV80, and since they are close did a swing-by. Went in, asked about a GV80, got a kind of blank stare, like 'what is that?'. They are currently combined with a Hyundai dealership so it should be interesting how things pan out in the near future.
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There is no way to succeed for Genesis with their current models because the brand has not been successful at creating or making itself into a actual brand. Next year will be the 6th year of the brand. If existing car dealers out there are not willing to invest in dealerships franchises, that is very telling. Genesis will be a money losing proposition for quite some time.
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There is no way to succeed for Genesis with their current models because the brand has not been successful at creating or making itself into a actual brand. Next year will be the 6th year of the brand. If existing car dealers out there are not willing to invest in dealerships franchises, that is very telling. Genesis will be a money losing proposition for quite some time.
What you don't mention is they sell a load in their domestic market.
I do agree they have a tough road but it all begins and ends with product. And that's getting worlds better. Many successful brands have bad dealers lol
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There’s a lot of hate for Genesis, but they are making vehicles that I actually want to buy. I am more interested in Hyundai and Genesis for mid sized SUVs than what Toyota has been putting out. Time for Toyota to get moving and put some new product on the market.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Yup they should just give up now and stop selling Genesis.
What you don't mention is they sell a load in their domestic market.
I do agree they have a tough road but it all begins and ends with product. And that's getting worlds better. Many successful brands have bad dealers lol
What you don't mention is they sell a load in their domestic market.
I do agree they have a tough road but it all begins and ends with product. And that's getting worlds better. Many successful brands have bad dealers lol
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I don't hate Genesis at all, I think they are building great product and really want them to succeed. They really do need to address the dealer issue though.