Article Comments - 2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2008 Lexus GS 350

152 messages, Last post on Jun 06, 2009 at 1:45 PM

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Genesis, Lexus GS 350, Car Comparisons, Sedan

Comparison Test: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 vs. 2008 Lexus GS 350 - Hyundai isn't shy about its targets for the Genesis. "While Genesis will compete for customers with cars like Lexus ES, Chrysler 300 and Cadillac CTS," the company stated in a press release about the car's pricing, "Genesis' performance capabilities and luxury features are comparable to sedans costing tens of thousands of dollars more." (more)

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#48 of 152 by satyarg Sep 10, 2008 (11:39 am)
This whole thing comparing a Hyundai ( XXXXXXX) with Lexus (XX) is absurd in a lexus Forum. They do not even look similar in Size , Weight , Style or Price. Both cater to different Markets. All Hyundai did was benchmark it against Lexus. Its good to see other Manufacturers aim at the Lexus so the end up atleast better than where they are now or fall in between. My 2 cents Replies to this message: jeffreid (Sep 10, 2008 2:25 pm) satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:48 pm) and 1 more... jeffreid (Sep 11, 2008 6:01 am) and 5 more... satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:07 pm) joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:49 pm) and 5 more... joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 3:22 pm) carolinabob (Sep 11, 2008 11:59 am) tom17 (Sep 11, 2008 6:09 pm) adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 7:09 pm) and 11 more... carolinabob (Sep 12, 2008 10:05 am) and 42 more...
#49 of 152 Re: [satyarg] by jeffreid Sep 10, 2008 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 11:39 am) Just my 2 cents. A GS350 weighs 3795 lbs. A 3.8L Genesis weighs 3748 lbs. A GS350 is 190in long A Genesis is 195.9in long A GS350 has a 112.2 in wheelbase A Genesis has a 115.6 in wheelbase So, size and weight seem to be pretty similar. Just a thought. Also, if most of the performance, build quality, and luxury are comprable, why is it a bad thing that the Genesis costs less? Replies to this message: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:48 pm) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:32 am) jeffreid (Sep 11, 2008 6:01 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) and 4 more... satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:07 pm) joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:49 pm) tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 4:53 am) and 4 more...
#50 of 152 Re: [satyarg] by joe97 Sep 10, 2008 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 11:39 am) in a lexus Forum This thread isn't in a Lexus exclusive forum. This is a shared thread located between Hyundai Genesis and Lexus GS forum, as it is so titled Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Genesis. It can also be located from a few other areas.
#51 of 152 Re: [jeffreid] by satyarg Sep 10, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: jeffreid (Sep 10, 2008 2:25 pm) Lol If that's the basis of comparison , I think the Hyundai (XXXXXXX) has more similarities with the other 300 , More over they have similar pricing and dicounts( cash backs) A 3.8L Genesis weighs 3748 lbs. A Chrysler 300 Signature Series 3762 Lbs A Genesis is 195.9in long A Chrysler 300 Signature Series 196.8 A Genesis has a 115.6 in wheelbase A Chrysler 300 Signature Series 120.00 A Genesis 3.8 MSRP $32250.00 A Chrysler 300 Signature Series $ 32765.00 A Genesis 3.8 Passenger Volume 109..4 Cu.ft A Chrysler 300 Signature Series Passenger Volume 106.6 Cu.ft even the caravan has a wheel base of 121 and overall length of 202 doesn't this whole comparison sound unrealistic. Lets not compare apples with oranges just for the sake of comparison Replies to this message: joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:48 pm) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:32 am) jeffreid (Sep 11, 2008 6:01 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) pat (Sep 11, 2008 11:51 am) and 1 more... adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 12:24 pm) adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 12:51 pm)
#52 of 152 Re: [jeffreid] by satyarg Sep 10, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: jeffreid (Sep 10, 2008 2:25 pm) Not to forget the Chrysler 300 and the hyundai both have a 3.8 engine Replies to this message: joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:49 pm) tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 4:53 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 6:31 am) and 3 more...
#53 of 152 Re: [satyarg] by joe97 Sep 10, 2008 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) Did you even read what Jeff wrote in his post? By the way, discounts are hard to come by on the Genesis, at least currently in most places and for Hyundai standards. Actually, most of the luxury cars right now have HUGE discounts and special financing rates, 5-7K in this class (mid-to-large luxury sedan) is easy to find. While you may think Genesis vs. Lexus comparo is unrealistic, others share different opinions. Edmunds certainly thought the Genesis was a worthy competitor, as has other professionals and consumers. Enjoy your Lexus. Replies to this message: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:32 am)
#54 of 152 Re: [satyarg] by joe97 Sep 10, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:07 pm) Not to forget the Chrysler 300 and the hyundai both have a 3.8 engine Really? Last I checked, that is false. Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 4:53 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 6:31 am) tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 8:57 am) and 2 more...
#55 of 152 Re: [joe97] by tayl0rd Sep 11, 2008 (4:53 am)
Replying to: joe97 (Sep 10, 2008 7:49 pm) It is false. The Chrysler 300 has never had a 3.8L engine. It's a 3.5 or 2.7 (in the V6s.) Replies to this message: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 6:31 am) tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 8:57 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 10:53 am) and 1 more...
#56 of 152 Re: [satyarg] by jeffreid Sep 11, 2008 (6:01 am)
Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) I'm glad you enjoyed your laugh, however it was you that set forth the comparison criteria, not me. I was simply putting some hard numbers to your off the cuff remarks. I'm sorry that you feel the need to justify your Lexus purchase by putting down another model that it competes with. Most of the products that Lexus puts out are very fine autos on their own merit. A badge does not mean superiority however. I would also like to take a stab here that you have never been in or driven a Genesis. If that is true it sure makes it hard to give much credit to your ramblings. Anyway, again, enjoy your Lexus. I'm sure it is a fine automobile. But really, what is the point of trashing a product that you know nothing about? One last thing. If you had ever been in both a Genesis and a 300, you would know what a poor comparison they really are. The Genesis is head and shoulders above the 300 in terms of interior appointments and ride/quiet. The Genesis is much more like a, um, let me see here, oh yeah, a Lexus. Replies to this message: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) pat (Sep 11, 2008 11:51 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:55 am) adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 12:24 pm) adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 12:51 pm)
#57 of 152 Re: [tayl0rd] by satyarg Sep 11, 2008 (6:31 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 4:53 am) you are right , the model i compared has a 3.5 engine. Its the engine displacements which are identical 3.78 in C300 vs 3.8 in the hyundai's Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 8:57 am) satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 10:53 am) tayl0rd (Sep 11, 2008 11:08 am)