Hyundai: Genesis News
03-13-2008, 01:42 PM
#521
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
but why would lexus owners be interested in hyundais?
Not saying all Lexus owners are open minded, IMO of all luxury vehicle owners, Lexus owners appear to be more open to the notion of Hyundai becoming upscale with the Genesis.
Ya'll should take a look at the Mercedes and BMW forums: many of them think that the Genesis will flop and think that Hyundai will be nothing more than another Acura; a subpar luxury automaker.
I still have a hard time believing that so many Acura owners on this forum are thinking that the Genesis is :shit:. For my next purchase, if I was in the market for an Acura TL-S, and I saw a Genesis V8 being offered for nearly the same price, I'd personally buy a Genesis.
Like someone previously said, many Acura driver's simply don't think that Acura's :shit: doesn't smell like :shit:.
03-13-2008, 02:09 PM
#522
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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.
03-13-2008, 04:26 PM
#523
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Originally Posted by agranado
nope. there are 528's (whatever the low-end 5 is) out there with regular bulbs.
03-13-2008, 07:29 PM
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I'm surprised that the Korean car reviewer gave it such a bad review (re: link on lexus forum)
Especially when he said it felt like an FF car yet the rear kicks out wtf?
Especially when he said it felt like an FF car yet the rear kicks out wtf?
03-13-2008, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TLyoung'un
I'm surprised that the Korean car reviewer gave it such a bad review (re: link on lexus forum)
Especially when he said it felt like an FF car yet the rear kicks out wtf?
Especially when he said it felt like an FF car yet the rear kicks out wtf?
03-14-2008, 08:27 AM
#526
Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
That Korean reviewer is an amateur guy. He didn't get into any technical side of the car. Most of it was just his impression about the car. He said, "the ZF 6 Speed on the V8 version is supposedly... more luxury, isn't it". That's what he said. I'm like... wtf? What kind of moron is that. Newb..... Heck, I know more than him. And about half of the review he bitched about the pricing...... he kept complaining about the pricing... as if he is in some kind of bitching contest or something. Well, doh, the pricing doesn't apply in the U.S. He wasn't even sure if it'll be sold cheaper in there U.S. Later in the review he then mentioned saying something like "Oh, I think I heard that the Genesis maybe sold cheaper in the U.S." This guy is not professional and doesn't know much. Plus he was testing the BH330, the low end version in this review. It didn't even have NAVI. They should be taking the V8 version, or at least the fully loaded BH380 3.8 liter version along with 18" wheel package and NAVI and DIS.. then maybe... The car doesn't even handle the same as the V8 version. The V8 version not only is faster but it uses the larger set of wheels and lower profile tires which will result in firmer ride. The V8 is geared up for performance and that is what they should've tested in the review... Well let's leave it up to the Americans and Germans and have them review the V8 version when they get here in a few months or so. I can't wait to have Car & Driver review this. Let's not rely on just one review from Korea when there will be plenty more reviews to come.
The two V6 versions are the only ones sold in Korea so you can't blame them for reviewing the V6 and not the V8. Even in the U.S. I suspect that majority of the sales will be V6. You can't always test the top of the line model.
03-14-2008, 08:37 AM
#527
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
I'm sure they would love to review the V8 version in Korea if they could. The two V6 versions are the only ones sold in Korea so you can't blame them for reviewing the V6 and not the V8. Even in the U.S. I suspect that majority of the sales will be V6. You can't always test the top of the line model.
The two V6 versions are the only ones sold in Korea so you can't blame them for reviewing the V6 and not the V8. Even in the U.S. I suspect that majority of the sales will be V6. You can't always test the top of the line model.
as is the case with the M, GS, 5 series, A6, etc.
03-14-2008, 09:05 PM
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03-14-2008, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
Ignorance may be color-blind but I'll be damned if it isn't uniquely American.
03-14-2008, 11:56 PM
#530
Originally Posted by charliemike
The ignorance in the comment section of that YouTube vid is simply appalling.
Ignorance may be color-blind but I'll be damned if it isn't uniquely American.
Ignorance may be color-blind but I'll be damned if it isn't uniquely American.
03-15-2008, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Ignorance may be color-blind but I'll be damned if it isn't uniquely American.
Consider yourself damned, well and truly.
03-15-2008, 09:04 PM
#533
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Originally Posted by sipark
So.. When does this car become available?
It should be interesting to see these on the roads... after all the internet pics, I can't wait to see this thing in person.
What has your panties in a bunch now?
03-16-2008, 09:00 AM
#535
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
after all the internet pics, I can't wait to see this thing in person.
03-16-2008, 02:45 PM
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damn thats hot. hyundai is going in the right direction, wish could say the same about acura.
03-16-2008, 03:52 PM
#543
What Would Don Draper Do?
yea i thought they were going to be separate cars too.
but wow...
the front looks like a blend of the IS and G fronts.
the wheels are nice.
i like its simple yet aggressive look.
but wow...
the front looks like a blend of the IS and G fronts.
the wheels are nice.
i like its simple yet aggressive look.
03-16-2008, 04:30 PM
#545
Originally Posted by charliemike
I'm confused ... So now Genesis = Tiburon? I thought they were separate cars? Was there rampant confusion early on?
03-16-2008, 04:49 PM
#547
Suzuka Master
Looks good. Like some said, front a little plain but I like the tailights+ exhaust design. Hoping that Pure Adrenaline comes and tells us if this is the RWD 300hp+ coupe we've been talking about.
03-16-2008, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by msl82
is this the real production vesion? how do we know if this picture is from reliable source??
03-16-2008, 06:46 PM
#552
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Originally Posted by h2o-pr00f
it looks pretty much like the one that was taken in spy photos with the mustang a long time ago.
I think, after looking at this car more, toyota's solara should have been similar to this. The front end looks like one, but the rear is far more aggressive as a coupe (in my opinion) should be.
03-16-2008, 06:55 PM
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the inside is not PlasticLand.
03-16-2008, 09:56 PM
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Looks like a little tinie winnie econo coupe car... I get the impression this car being the coupe version of Elantra..... nothing like a breakthrough Genesis Coupe.... If this car is going for $16k then I would hit it, not... $25k not $35k regardless of horsepower and torque. The styling is most completely disappointing.... Even if it has 500 HP and 550 lb/torque I still wouldn't buy this car. The exterior is incredibly ugly.....
On the other hand, the Genesis sedan is pretty darn impressive. It seems like the Genesis sedan is the only car that could run some show.....
Genesis Coupe... Euckkkkkk......
On the other hand, the Genesis sedan is pretty darn impressive. It seems like the Genesis sedan is the only car that could run some show.....
Genesis Coupe... Euckkkkkk......
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03-16-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
Looks like a little tinie winnie econo coupe car... I get the impression this car being the coupe version of Elantra..... nothing like a breakthrough Genesis Coupe.... If this car is going for $16k then I would hit it, not... $25k not $35k regardless of horsepower and torque. The styling is most completely disappointing.... Even if it has 500 HP and 550 lb/torque I still wouldn't buy this car. The exterior is incredibly ugly.....
On the other hand, the Genesis sedan is pretty darn impressive. It seems like the Genesis sedan is the only car that could run some show.....
Genesis Coupe... Euckkkkkk......
On the other hand, the Genesis sedan is pretty darn impressive. It seems like the Genesis sedan is the only car that could run some show.....
Genesis Coupe... Euckkkkkk......
03-16-2008, 10:03 PM
#559
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Yes, it's the rwd genesis coupe... the Hyundai "mustang"... the new tibby will still be fwd...
Spy pics and pricing are here (posted back in November 2007):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=genesis
Ahh.. fuck it... I'll just quote it here:
Spy pics and pricing are here (posted back in November 2007):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=genesis
Ahh.. fuck it... I'll just quote it here:
Originally Posted by Beltfed
Kind of looks like a shark fin and I think it works....at least its a change from the norm (see Altima coupe, Accord, etc).
Some initial reported specs....
- 2.0 Liter Turbo will have 215HP 217TRQ. Price starting at $19,900.
- 3.8 Liter V6 will have 300HP and 280 TRQ. Price starting at $25,900.
Features:
Ipod integration in center console.
Bluetooth w/ stock head deck.
Sunroof.
Limited slip.
Marketing will tell if it:
MIGHT have Brembo brake upgrades.
MIGHT have its own badge. (Tuscani for example)
It keeps the LED turn signals on the side mirrors.
Some initial reported specs....
- 2.0 Liter Turbo will have 215HP 217TRQ. Price starting at $19,900.
- 3.8 Liter V6 will have 300HP and 280 TRQ. Price starting at $25,900.
Features:
Ipod integration in center console.
Bluetooth w/ stock head deck.
Sunroof.
Limited slip.
Marketing will tell if it:
MIGHT have Brembo brake upgrades.
MIGHT have its own badge. (Tuscani for example)
It keeps the LED turn signals on the side mirrors.
Originally Posted by Beltfed
2009 Hyundai Tiburon - Basically Revealed
03-16-2008, 10:10 PM
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Oh, and don't worry about the Hyundai "2009 Tiburon" tag... that was before Hyundai announced that both the rwd genesis coupe and fwd tibby would both be in the hyundia lineup...