Hyundai: Genesis News
03-07-2008, 07:48 PM
#481
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Originally Posted by TMQ
But handing over the reins to American marketers is not something that seems to come naturally to Hyundai Motor. After walking through the receiving line on that Monday morning in February, Kia CEO Ahn spent the day criticizing the company's advertising. The brand has marketed itself as sporty and fun as opposed to the more serious Hyundai. In one of the meetings, Ahn said he hated an ad depicting a Kia dealer doing an impression of the film Flashdance, dancing wildly as the jingle "He's a maniac, maniac, and he's selling like he's never sold before" plays. Ahn halted the spots and said Kia's message should lose the campy humor.
. That commercial is straight up lame. That commercial alone makes me not want to even sit in a Kia. Best to leave that lame ass humor behind if Hyundai is planning to move upscale.
03-08-2008, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
And . That commercial is straight up lame. That commercial alone makes me not want to even sit in a Kia. Best to leave that lame ass humor behind if Hyundai is planning to move upscale.
. That commercial is straight up lame. That commercial alone makes me not want to even sit in a Kia. Best to leave that lame ass humor behind if Hyundai is planning to move upscale.That's the kind of mickey mouse bullshit a local car dealer does.
03-08-2008, 05:56 PM
#483
hail to the victors
hyundai should hire me. i'm korean american and i know both korean/american culture inside out. 
anyway, amanti never reached its goal because it was butt ugly. duh. and i thought the flash dance ad was hilarious. relax, old rich farts.
anyway, amanti never reached its goal because it was butt ugly. duh. and i thought the flash dance ad was hilarious. relax, old rich farts.
03-09-2008, 02:08 PM
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375 HP @ 6500 rpm and 333 ft/lb torque@ 3500 rpm is no joke.... that is some serious power coming from Hyundai Genesis. The car's weight isn't that too heavy either, about 15~ 70 lbs lighter than the Acura RL. Also the drag co-efficient on the Genesis is measured at 0.27.
I've heard that the Hyundai is already planning on 5 liter variants of the 4.6 and direct injection and twin turbo applications that will make the Genesis over 500hp from the plant. The Genesis cars are being built in Ulsan, South Korea.
One of the guys at Edmunds said that Hyundai has already spent 5 years on the development of this and they know it has to meet or exceed expectations..that is why they keep changing and revising this thing. Also, Hyundai has the money to throw into this because its their 'halo' car that will catapault them to new heights of brand recognition and sales.
Here is a link to the German's review about this car. Very impressive.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/hyund...it_518927.html
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I've heard that the Hyundai is already planning on 5 liter variants of the 4.6 and direct injection and twin turbo applications that will make the Genesis over 500hp from the plant. The Genesis cars are being built in Ulsan, South Korea.
One of the guys at Edmunds said that Hyundai has already spent 5 years on the development of this and they know it has to meet or exceed expectations..that is why they keep changing and revising this thing. Also, Hyundai has the money to throw into this because its their 'halo' car that will catapault them to new heights of brand recognition and sales.
Here is a link to the German's review about this car. Very impressive.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/hyund...it_518927.html
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03-09-2008, 02:52 PM
#486
I'm Down Right Fierce!
You know, these days, I hear nothing but praise for Hyundai. Genesis Sedan: Looks great. Gensis Coupe: Looks Awesome, and G37 performance for the cost of an Eclipse?!?!
Can't say the same for Acura. TSX: Looks ok, but no HP increase? RL: Bleh....
Maybe Acurazine will have to create a Hyundaizine branch or atleast a sub forum in the future.
Can't say the same for Acura. TSX: Looks ok, but no HP increase? RL: Bleh....
Maybe Acurazine will have to create a Hyundaizine branch or atleast a sub forum in the future.
03-09-2008, 03:43 PM
#487
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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
375 HP @ 6500 rpm and 333 ft/lb torque@ 3500 rpm is no joke.... that is some serious power coming from Hyundai Genesis. The car's weight isn't that too heavy either, about 15~ 70 lbs lighter than the Acura RL. Also the drag co-efficient on the Genesis is measured at 0.27.
I've heard that the Hyundai is already planning on 5 liter variants of the 4.6 and direct injection and twin turbo applications that will make the Genesis over 500hp from the plant. The Genesis cars are being built in Ulsan, South Korea.
One of the guys at Edmunds said that Hyundai has already spent 5 years on the development of this and they know it has to meet or exceed expectations..that is why they keep changing and revising this thing. Also, Hyundai has the money to throw into this because its their 'halo' car that will catapault them to new heights of brand recognition and sales.
Here is a link to the German's review about this car. Very impressive.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/hyund...it_518927.html
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I've heard that the Hyundai is already planning on 5 liter variants of the 4.6 and direct injection and twin turbo applications that will make the Genesis over 500hp from the plant. The Genesis cars are being built in Ulsan, South Korea.
One of the guys at Edmunds said that Hyundai has already spent 5 years on the development of this and they know it has to meet or exceed expectations..that is why they keep changing and revising this thing. Also, Hyundai has the money to throw into this because its their 'halo' car that will catapault them to new heights of brand recognition and sales.
Here is a link to the German's review about this car. Very impressive.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/hyund...it_518927.html
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03-09-2008, 08:03 PM
#488
So...who reads German
03-09-2008, 09:27 PM
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Yeah, this car is meant to compete with the RL, but with the base v6 it will be good competition for the TL, and with the v8, it'll go after the RL...
I can only see some of it, but it looks good in black...
And in case anyone is wondering, Manny Tranny got is start over on the TL forum:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0&page=1&pp=25
Sorry, since we can move threads from there to over here (yet), all I can do is provide a link.
I can only see some of it, but it looks good in black...
And in case anyone is wondering, Manny Tranny got is start over on the TL forum:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0&page=1&pp=25
Sorry, since we can move threads from there to over here (yet), all I can do is provide a link.
03-10-2008, 03:58 AM
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Another Hyundai war.. I missed that one entirely..
One thing that always amazes me about Acurazine is the great difference in opinion when it comes to cars. I mean I'm not expecting a unanimous decision on a car, people are different and want different cars.
But it's just like a whole 'nother world in the TL racing forum. Felt like I stepped into some anti-korean forum run by xenophobes.
Also, TwinTurbo335 is an embarrassment to AZ.. just had to get that out
/rant
Can someone please translate the review?
One thing that always amazes me about Acurazine is the great difference in opinion when it comes to cars. I mean I'm not expecting a unanimous decision on a car, people are different and want different cars.
But it's just like a whole 'nother world in the TL racing forum. Felt like I stepped into some anti-korean forum run by xenophobes.
Also, TwinTurbo335 is an embarrassment to AZ.. just had to get that out
/rant
Can someone please translate the review?
03-10-2008, 04:05 AM
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03-10-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackygor
It's 2007 ... Why can't translation software figure out nuances of languages now? I mean cripes, every translation is "someone set us up the bomb" painful.
03-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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$39K-$41K for an optioned-out V8 according to this:
http://jalopnik.com/366046/hyundai-g...B-with-options
http://jalopnik.com/366046/hyundai-g...B-with-options
03-10-2008, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TLyoung'un
But it's just like a whole 'nother world in the TL racing forum. Felt like I stepped into some anti-korean forum run by xenophobes.
I'm an acura owner, but whoever makes a car that fits my needs and my budget regards of the badge on the grille gets my sale...
03-11-2008, 03:22 AM
#499
Originally Posted by theslik1
$39K-$41K for an optioned-out V8 according to this:
http://jalopnik.com/366046/hyundai-g...B-with-options
http://jalopnik.com/366046/hyundai-g...B-with-options
The Technology Package includes:
- Lexicon Discrete Audio System
- Six-disc in-dash DVD changer navigation system
- Reversing camera
- Driving Information System
- Multimedia controller
- HID, Auto-levelling headlights
- Adaptive cornering headlights
- Parking sensors
- Cooled driver's seat
- Lexicon Discrete Audio System
- Six-disc in-dash DVD changer navigation system
- Reversing camera
- Driving Information System
- Multimedia controller
- HID, Auto-levelling headlights
- Adaptive cornering headlights
- Parking sensors
- Cooled driver's seat
03-11-2008, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
The fanboix tend to stay in the car forums (tl, cl, etc)... most of the real enthusiasts will hit the automotive news/cartalk forum here...
I'm an acura owner, but whoever makes a car that fits my needs and my budget regards of the badge on the grille gets my sale...
I'm an acura owner, but whoever makes a car that fits my needs and my budget regards of the badge on the grille gets my sale...
03-11-2008, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by phile
I was pretty sure some of those things would've been standard (ie, the HIDS) considering its luxury/value mission.
03-11-2008, 09:27 AM
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I would like to make a statement that "stitched" leather wrapped dash and wood trimmed leather wrapped steering wheel are some dope.. which comes as a Standard in V8 version.
To get really some serious stuff out of this car overall, I would need a Technology package. Would be fabulous if I could possibly get it for $38~ 39k.
btw, TLyoung'un, I love your avatar. She is incredibly cute. Who is she?
To get really some serious stuff out of this car overall, I would need a Technology package. Would be fabulous if I could possibly get it for $38~ 39k.
btw, TLyoung'un, I love your avatar. She is incredibly cute. Who is she?
03-11-2008, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackygor
Manual, she's a Korean singer named Solbi. (Here's where my Hyundai bias is revealed
)But I have owned a Hyundai in the past..
nationality aside, how can I help it if it's such fun watching the company grow and disprove the naysayers
03-11-2008, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TLyoung'un
Manual, she's a Korean singer named Solbi. (Here's where my Hyundai bias is revealed )
)
But I have owned a Hyundai in the past..
nationality aside, how can I help it if it's such fun watching the company grow and disprove the naysayers
nationality aside, how can I help it if it's such fun watching the company grow and disprove the naysayers
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03-11-2008, 12:44 PM
#505
Originally Posted by mrdeeno
maybe they're taking a play out of the German's playbook. Are HIDs even standard in a 5-series yet? I'm surprised they don't offer "leatherette" standard with leather as an option.
03-11-2008, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I would think so, don't recall ever seeing a 5-series without HIDs. And if Hyundai plans to play one of those "bare bottom trim at the lowest price, yet when you go to the dealership only the optioned out trims are available" hand, I doubt it's going to work.
03-11-2008, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I would think so, don't recall ever seeing a 5-series without HIDs. And if Hyundai plans to play one of those "bare bottom trim at the lowest price, yet when you go to the dealership only the optioned out trims are available" hand, I doubt it's going to work.
03-11-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
I agree. It may work at BMW and MB dealerships, where buyers aren't looking for "value", but not at a Hyundai dealership where people are focused on what they can get for as reasonably little as possible (as in Acura buyers ???).
03-11-2008, 05:02 PM
#509
Originally Posted by charliemike
How many $39,675 335s do you have on your lot? I mean, doesn't everyone do that to some degree or another?
03-11-2008, 05:03 PM
#510
Originally Posted by charliemike
Bi-Xenons are $800 ... Does that mean the standard item is just a Xenon/halogen combo?
I'm not too keen on the Germans options/standard, gets way too complicated.
03-11-2008, 09:17 PM
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Even people at Lexus forum are talking about the new Hyunda Genesis. The thread has over 33 pages and has way over 10,000 hits. The majority of the users who are viewing the thread at clublexus are showing great interest in Genesis. They are estimating this one could indeed be a big success for Hyundai.. The day when the Genesis cars hit the street the Hyundai dealers will be jam packed... Everyone will be there.. including Lexus owners. Amazing... Props Props Props..
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...328301&page=33
Also, I heard that the prices may not have been decided by Hyundai yet. There is still potential that the price could drop. $37~ 38K on a V8 Technology Pack would be absolutely fantastic, to me that is.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...328301&page=33
Also, I heard that the prices may not have been decided by Hyundai yet. There is still potential that the price could drop. $37~ 38K on a V8 Technology Pack would be absolutely fantastic, to me that is.
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03-11-2008, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I think the chances of that happening at the Hyundai dealership is far greater than that at the BMW dealership, which I agree w/MrDeeno. We're speaking relatively, of course everyone wants a bargain.
03-11-2008, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
Even people at Lexus forum are talking about the new Hyunda Genesis. The thread has over 33 pages and has way over 10,000 hits. The majority of the users who are viewing the thread at clublexus are showing great interest in Genesis. They are estimating this one could indeed be a big success for Hyundai.. The day when the Genesis cars hit the street the Hyundai dealers will be jam packed... Everyone will be there.. including Lexus owners. Amazing... Props Props Props..
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...328301&page=33
Also, I heard that the prices may not have been decided by Hyundai yet. There is still potential that the price could drop. $37~ 38K on a V8 Technology Pack would be absolutely fantastic, to me that is.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...328301&page=33
Also, I heard that the prices may not have been decided by Hyundai yet. There is still potential that the price could drop. $37~ 38K on a V8 Technology Pack would be absolutely fantastic, to me that is.
but why would lexus owners be interested in hyundais?
03-12-2008, 11:07 AM
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isn't the azera pretty damn big too? I thought it had roughly same interior volume as the 7-series. I think it's slightly smaller exterior-wise because it's a FWD layout, which is more compact.
03-12-2008, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
isn't the azera pretty damn big too? I thought it had roughly same interior volume as the 7-series. I think it's slightly smaller exterior-wise because it's a FWD layout, which is more compact.
03-12-2008, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
but why would lexus owners be interested in hyundais?
03-12-2008, 11:19 PM
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^ sort of how the original Lexus LS set the precedent...
03-13-2008, 01:12 AM
#519
mmmmmm....
I can't believe I just read it up to page 17 over at lexusclub site.
So far, I think memebers over at LC giving hyunida some credit for what they are doing.
So far, I think memebers over at LC giving hyunida some credit for what they are doing.
03-13-2008, 01:22 AM
#520
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Hyundai just keeps looking better and better. Still, I can't say that I am particularly interested in the Genesis sedan. Now the Genesis coupe on the other hand......I can't wait to see more of that....