Hyundai Genesis Sedan 2009-

Replying to: tenpin288 (Jun 29, 2009 3:59 pm)

Since "bob" seems to be MIA or does not want to post the info I asked for, I will. I just received the Automobile issue he quoted from and there are only two comments in this long-term update he references. Here is the other:
 
7224 miles: Question of the month: Hyundai Genesis or Jaguar XF? "Call me crazy, but I'd sooner plop down my own money for a Genesis than an XF," says Floraday. "The Genesis doesn't ride or handle as well, but it's been bulletproof and costs half as much."
 
This and the quote referenced by "bob" are the only updates to Automobile's long term test this month. Hardly something to either cause condemnation or praise to be heaped on the Genesis.

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2009 9:13 pm)

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Replying to: kdshapiro (Jul 01, 2009 9:39 am)

Road & Track published that the Genesis 4.6 runs 0-60 in 5.5 seconds...6/10's of a second behind a car costing twice as much??? I can save $40k+ and live with being .6 seconds slower than a 7 series!!!
 
No way to really tell what the top speed on the Genesis is, because it's electronically limited to 149 mph (which my Azera is capable of getting close to that...around 145 I believe). The 750i is limited to 155 mph...again, another difference I can save $40k+ and live with. I'm sure if the limiter were removed, it (the Genesis) would probably be capable of running between 175-190, considering it has more than 100 hp more than my Azera.
 
Genesis 4.6
 
There are features that you can get on the 7-Series that Hyundai hasn't even considered to this point. Night Vision w/ Pedestrian Recognition, HUD, Lane Departure Warning System, Active 4 Wheel Steering...

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Replying to: backy (Jul 01, 2009 12:52 pm)

Backy...okay, you got me sitting in my office laughing so hard folks think I'm crazy! ROTFL I guess since you put it that way, there's a lot of us that have that feature and it's not brand specific either!
 
You're right, it seems the hometown versions of the vehicles get features & "toys" we aren't privvy to here on this side of the pond.

Replying to: bobad (Jul 01, 2009 7:19 am)

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Replying to: tonycd (Jul 01, 2009 6:21 pm)

Yes, I thought it was real but after doing some research I found it to be fake. I guess it's like choosing hardwood floors over laminate. The laminate turns out to be more durable and cheaper, and the hardwood is more elegant and expensive.

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