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Replying to: backy (May 25, 2008 9:00 am) 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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Replying to: carbunt (May 25, 2008 5:30 pm) http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/
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Replying to: carbunt (May 25, 2008 6:08 pm) 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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Replying to: carbunt (May 26, 2008 5:05 pm) Driving The Genesis |
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Replying to: carbunt (May 27, 2008 3:04 am) 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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Replying to: tjc78 (May 27, 2008 3:30 am) 
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Replying to: allthatblue (May 24, 2008 7:52 am) |
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Replying to: carbunt (May 27, 2008 3:04 am) I think this one sentence is the best depiction of Genesis so far. ...not much for the Germans but enought for the Japanese.
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Replying to: allthatblue (May 27, 2008 5:56 am) You don't know much about the M45, do you?
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