Hyundai: Genesis News
#1441
Mizouse, that's a beautiful picture you have taken. Love the black Genesis with black wheels. Awesome.
Yea tell me about it. That impressed me as well. I'm like dayyyuuuummmmmm!!
oh btw, nice avatar... love it!
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Originally Posted by sipark
.94G? Wtf? I am shocked!
oh btw, nice avatar... love it!
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#1442
The detail on this car is outstanding. Look at the foglights, they could've just left it alone in that little area in the bumper, like most other cars. But what you cant tell from that pic of the black Genesis is that there is a clear lens that spans the area in the bumper, protecting the foglights from road debris. It looks like another set of headlights down there instead of foglights.
#1443
fap fap fap
Originally Posted by jwaters943
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FWIW, the Sonata doesn't look like the biggest car in it's class either (full-size, along w/ the new Accord), but is is.
FWIW, the Sonata doesn't look like the biggest car in it's class either (full-size, along w/ the new Accord), but is is.
#1452
Safety Car
Saw those pictures last week but didn't bother to post here, cuz I was "meh" on them.. especially the white one's wheel and its interior..
but then.. the white one's exterior (minus the wheel) is HOT
but then.. the white one's exterior (minus the wheel) is HOT
#1453
I shoot people
Originally Posted by chungkopi
not my cup of tea on the interior color choice, but love the white exterior alot.
#1454
I actually like that white's interior.
#1456
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by chungkopi
not my cup of tea on the interior color choice, but love the white exterior alot.
That interior is
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Originally Posted by phile
I actually like that white's interior.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
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Originally Posted by phile
Nah, it's . Not at all.
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thats just my opinion on it.
#1460
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GM and Toyota first in line to buy Hyundai Genesis
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/g...undai-genesis/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/g...undai-genesis/
Hyundai sold a healthy amount of Genesis sedans after it went on sale last month, and of the 800 models running around the U.S., General Motors and Toyota were two of the first to pick up the new luxury sedan from the Korean automaker.
According to Michael Deitz, Hyundai's manager of product development, both automakers purchased V6-equipped models since the V8 isn't available yet, and that one of the buyers identified himself as part of GM's "Competitive Intelligence Department."
While automakers routinely purchase competing vehicles for in-house R&D purposes, it's telling that the General and ToMoCo were quick to snatch up the Genesis. With Hyundai aiming its new sedan at buyers looking for all the trappings of a high-end luxury model, minus the badge, we wouldn't be surprised to learn that Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW have all placed their own orders for the Genesis.
Deitz went on to tell Wards that Hyundai will be announcing its future plans for alternative-fuel vehicles in the U.S. later this year, and is currently testing liquefied petroleum gas vehicles in South Korea, fuel-cell vehicles in California and Michigan, and is considering diesel engines for its SUVs. The 4.8-liter V8 is expected to benefit from cylinder deactivation in the future and a supercharger is expected to be available further down the line.
According to Michael Deitz, Hyundai's manager of product development, both automakers purchased V6-equipped models since the V8 isn't available yet, and that one of the buyers identified himself as part of GM's "Competitive Intelligence Department."
While automakers routinely purchase competing vehicles for in-house R&D purposes, it's telling that the General and ToMoCo were quick to snatch up the Genesis. With Hyundai aiming its new sedan at buyers looking for all the trappings of a high-end luxury model, minus the badge, we wouldn't be surprised to learn that Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW have all placed their own orders for the Genesis.
Deitz went on to tell Wards that Hyundai will be announcing its future plans for alternative-fuel vehicles in the U.S. later this year, and is currently testing liquefied petroleum gas vehicles in South Korea, fuel-cell vehicles in California and Michigan, and is considering diesel engines for its SUVs. The 4.8-liter V8 is expected to benefit from cylinder deactivation in the future and a supercharger is expected to be available further down the line.
#1461
Well of course they would check on the competition. I'm just not sure if anyone would be dumb enough to identify themselves.
#1462
And IMO Toyota has nothing to worry about. While the V8 in the Genesis almost matches the LS460's HP rating, the Toyota's V8 produces a whole lot more torque.
#1463
hail to the victors
just the tortque and interior refinement IMO. genesis is faster, and should beat ls460 in almost all stats. .5 second faster in 1/4 mile, much better breaks and so on. but of course it won't steal lexus ls customers.
#1465
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Originally Posted by phile
And IMO Toyota has nothing to worry about. While the V8 in the Genesis almost matches the LS460's HP rating, the Toyota's V8 produces a whole lot more torque.
#1466
Originally Posted by chungkopi
just the tortque and interior refinement IMO. genesis is faster, and should beat ls460 in almost all stats. .5 second faster in 1/4 mile, much better breaks and so on. but of course it won't steal lexus ls customers.
#1470
Originally Posted by phile
I don't think anyone has done any instrumental testing on a V8 Genesis yet, so I'm not sure where you're reading that the Genesis is faster. The big Lexus is a monster from a standstill with its huge torque.
V8 Genesis
0-60: 5.5 sec
1/4 mile: 14.0 sec @ 103.7
V6 Genesis
0-60: 6.3 sec
1/4mile: 14.8 sec @ 95.1 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rformance.html
#1472
That Tau V8 is packin heat!
#1474
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Originally Posted by onebadna1nsx
I saw the white DUB Genesis Sedan on Sat. The owner lives in Rowland Heights. It was pretty awesome to see one in person.
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Originally Posted by is300eater
Rowland Heights huh? he must be Korean
#1476
Originally Posted by jwaters943
FWIW, here are some numbers from Motor Trend:
V8 Genesis
0-60: 5.5 sec
1/4 mile: 14.0 sec @ 103.7
V6 Genesis
0-60: 6.3 sec
1/4mile: 14.8 sec @ 95.1 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rformance.html
V8 Genesis
0-60: 5.5 sec
1/4 mile: 14.0 sec @ 103.7
V6 Genesis
0-60: 6.3 sec
1/4mile: 14.8 sec @ 95.1 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rformance.html
#1478
Originally Posted by Infamous425
#1480
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Mizouse
i thought koreans were from Torrance