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Automotive News & Views Is There Room in the Luxury Market for Hyundai?
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Replying to: toye (May 16, 2009 1:14 am) I do think Hyundai has produced a luxury car, but in the form of Equus, not Genesis. Genesis is a nice car, but still has a lot of homework to do to become a true luxo car by my standard. First off improve the customer service, and then upgrade that cheesy plastic-wood and fake metal trims, they look and feel cheap. Meanwhile if I have to choose a Hyundai, it'll be a dark blue or black Gen coupe. 
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Replying to: m4d_cow (May 16, 2009 12:00 am) What particular "cheap plastic bits" are you talking about? Have you spent a lot of time actually inside the Genesis, touching the plastic (and leather) and actually driving the car? Or as you say, does the plastic just look cheap? If that is the case you have a very discerning eye. These forums would disappear very quickly in we all agreed or had the same tastes.
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Replying to: m4d_cow (May 16, 2009 12:00 am) |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (May 16, 2009 5:17 am) And yes customer service will have to continue to improve |
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Replying to: joe97 (May 16, 2009 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (May 16, 2009 5:26 am) That is very true indeed  What particular "cheap plastic bits" are you talking about? Have you spent a lot of time actually inside the Genesis, touching the plastic (and leather) and actually driving the car? I can easily point them out. Easiest example: the metal look plastic is definitely cheap looking compared to what you'll see in an Infiniti or even a Chrysler 300. The plasti-wood would've looked ok until you see the ones VW use. In case of the "wood" trim, a little more graining, less gloss and thicker plastic so it won't flex easily will really help. This is what I'm talking about when I mention look and feel. Try Acura TL (not the '09, that one sucks) or at least a VW Jetta for a comparison and you'll definitely understand what I'm saying. I didn;t drive the car for long, aout 10 mins or so, but it was enough to point out that it's a comfort oriented car, sacrificing handling for ride quality (which is wise as Hyundais aren't good handlers). For those interested in long distance cruise or at least soft ride this car is prefect. For me who prefer handling over ride it's no match. Discerning eye? perhaps, as I'm a very picky person. Does expensive plastic come from Europe exclusively? No way, Acura TL and Lexus ES are examples that using better plastics in $35k cars is definitely possible. It's not exclusive, just about how much a company's willing to spend in developing better materials for it's cars. I've sat in an Equus, which belongs to a neighbor here. True it lacks the design inside out (bland inside, Toyota Crown carbon copy outside) but the materials used are really nice compared to a Genesis. My only concern is it's nowhere near good enough if Hyundai really wants to place it in the $70k category to face the likes of Audi A8 and MB S-class. If we're talking the $50k sedan category, that's a different story.
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Replying to: m4d_cow (May 17, 2009 6:22 am) I don't think you should be concerned. If Hyundai brings in the Equus, it will spank everthing in its price class, just like Genesis, Gen Coupe, Sonata, Santa Fe, and Veracruz do so handily.
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Replying to: bobad (May 17, 2009 7:08 am)
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Replying to: m4d_cow (May 17, 2009 6:22 am) Once we own a particular car, voila, it turns out to be perfect !!
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