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Re: Review form MotorTrend posted [allthatblue] by backy
May 24, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: allthatblue (May 24, 2008 7:52 am)

Hyundai told MT and everyone else who would listen (apparently MT didn't) that the Genesis sedan is NOT a sports sedan. So what did MT do? Evaluate the car as if it were a sports sedan. I am not surpirsed they were disappointed by how it handles.
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Genesis iPod cable by rv65
May 24, 2008 (8:10 pm)
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08620-2L000
 
The part number for Hyundai's iPod cable. This cable allows for full iPod integration. Plugs into both USB and aux inputs.
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Re: As per the folks from Hyundai [allmet33] by carolinabob
May 25, 2008 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (May 21, 2008 11:02 am)

Hmmm? That's about what reviewers said about the Azera when it came out and it is close - until the suspension problem started. BTW, suspension is the most discussed topic on Edmunds and Hyundai-Forums sites for Azeras.
   I hope the Genesis is all that is it supposed to be, but since Hyundai cannot fix the wallow in the many Azeras that have it, I'll wait until the 2011 Genesis comes out. Hopefully by then, they will also have tweaked the MPG as well.
   Maybe they need to bring out the V6 only for awhile, prove it and then add the V8. Since RWD and V8 are both new for Hyundai, there may be bugs that show up after many miles on many cars.
   Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Re: As per the folks from Hyundai [carolinabob] by backy
May 25, 2008 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: carolinabob (May 25, 2008 7:45 am)

...but since Hyundai cannot fix the wallow in the many Azeras that have it...
 
FWIW, a Hyundai sales rep told me yesterday the 2009 Azera (now available) has a revised suspension, so maybe Hyundai has addressed this issue on the Azera.
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Genesis Preview Review by carbunt
May 25, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: backy (May 25, 2008 9:00 am)

I read two previews from MotorTrend and Automobile magazine, (if that is what they can be called) about the soon to be released Hyundai Genesis and to be honest, both did very little to quench my curiosity about the ride and handling of the Genesis sedan. Perhaps, this was intentional?
 
So why bother publishing these bare bone previews? I suspect because it may have something to do with the pent up demand for specific details on Genesis. This has helped Hyundai create a well orchestrated pre-market dribble, dribble, release of non-specific, yet some what specific details, regarding the Genesis, for which it has masterfully hyped quite successfully, as the desire for even more information about this U.S. spec Korean luxury sedan persist.
 
This impression is made even more self evident because both MT and Automobile, having realized this, have promised full blown reviews which are already scheduled for their upcoming August issues. This impressed upon me how important the automotive media considers Genesis. Neither preview commented on how well they perceived the Genesis would compare against the new Pontiac G8, current Chrysler 300, New Maxima or Lexus ES350, cars likely to be its main competitive rivals.
 
However, there were some useful insights that I garnered from these early previews. Namely, the Genesis can hold its own in terms of delivering on the claim of luxury amenities from the Lexus like ride, and the suspension, to the overall fit and finish one equates with a luxury sedan. It also seems to be on par with overall ride and comfort.
 
I found it amusing that one of the more curious comments came from the Automobile mag reviewer who quibbled dubiously about whether the Lexicon sound system could match or equal the Lexus Mark Levinson’s by boasting, "An optional 500-watt Lexicon stereo might not be the equal of the Mark Levinson's system offered by Lexus, but it will meet the expectations of all but the pickiest audiophiles, and there's easy access to the equalizer function." Don’t forget the operative word here is “might” which was most likely provoked by this reviewer’s "wow" realization that “I can’t believe this is a Hyundai” deer-in-headlight remark.
 
As the reviews begin to trickle in on Genesis, I expect to read more of this sort of over-bitten hyperbole from established mainstream media types who have yet to get past their jaded memories of Hyundais from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Perhaps the Genesis will force them to get up to speed on the major transformations that have re-shaped Hyundai both on an engineering and technological scale.
 
Nothing more to ‘Think About’. Yes, imagine Hyundai.
 
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Re: Genesis Preview Review [carbunt] by carbunt
May 25, 2008 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: carbunt (May 25, 2008 5:30 pm)

Fyi: Hyundai Genesis website has been updated with new content.
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/
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700 Genesis Already Pre-Sold by carbunt
May 26, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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Replying to: carbunt (May 25, 2008 6:08 pm)

According to this news report Hyundai has confirmed that it has pre-sold 700 Genesis sedans and have received more than 20,000 inquires since the unveiling:
 
The Hyundai Genesis sedan won’t launch in the U.S. until later this summer but Hyundai says that dealers have already presold 700 units of its luxury car along with more than 20,000 customers who have expressed interest in the car.
 
Hyundai will spend more than $80 million on a marketing campaign for the new Genesis - the most it has spent to launch any vehicle in the U.S. The Korean automaker plans to sell only 30,000 in the first year with pricing to be between $30,000 and $40,000.
 
“Genesis will help sell all Hyundai vehicles,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of marketing for Hyundai Motor America. “This car will allow us to reach new customers and talk up quality like we never have.”
 
Hyundai will offer the Genesis in a variety of powertrains choices including a 3.3L V6 that produces 268 horsepower and a 3.8L V6 that produces 290 horsepower and a peak torque of 264 lb-ft. The range topper Tau 4.6L V8 produces 375 horsepower giving the Genesis the ability to do 0-60 in less than six seconds.

Sources: http://www.carsbuynews.com/2008/05/26/700-preorders-for-hyundai-genesis/
 
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/05/26/hyundai-has-already-presold-700-genesis-sed- - ans-in-us/
 
http://www.topspeed.com/
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Edmunds First Drive Report on Genesis! by carbunt
May 27, 2008 (3:04 am)
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Replying to: carbunt (May 26, 2008 5:05 pm)

Everyone should read Edmund's First Drive Report on Genesis.
 
Driving The Genesis
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Re: Edmunds First Drive Report on Genesis! [carbunt] by tjc78
May 27, 2008 (3:30 am)
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Replying to: carbunt (May 27, 2008 3:04 am)

From the Edmunds article:
 
Our estimate for the base price of a 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 is $40,000-$45,000,
 
Base price? I thought a fully loaded V8 was to be under 40K.
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Re: Edmunds First Drive Report on Genesis! [tjc78] by joe97
May 27, 2008 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (May 27, 2008 3:30 am)

Edmunds' estimate

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