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Sedans Hyundai Genesis 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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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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Replying to: jeffreid (Sep 11, 2008 6:01 am) Thanks for Taking a Stab at me  I did drive test drive one and was impressed with the interior and curvy Dash ( although It resembled a subaru tribeca - Which I find is well executed) with lots of standard equipment to list. Test Driving it on the Highway I felt it was roomy, as big and as hard to corner as an Avalon or an LS.( definitely roomier than a GS)- may be will see them replace Lincolns as a the no 1 choice of limo companies at that price. Lane changing was like tossing a Van around although it had excellent visibility. However I miss the refinement of shifts on the GS and the fast cornering feel. ( even on the GS i feel short changed when compared to a 5 series in cornering ability) What more the front looks a cross between a Merc with Avalon lights and the rear a resembles Beemer to me. would I drive a car without Identity- No 
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Replying to: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) 
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Replying to: pat (Sep 11, 2008 11:51 am)  at his comment.
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Replying to: satyarg (Sep 10, 2008 11:39 am) While not the same, the styles of these cars are very similar. Also, when Lexus came out to compete with MB, BMW, et. al., people criticized it's Toyota heritage. Same for Acura and Infiniti. Part of their success was because they were cheaper back then than the others. Same game plan than Hyundai has without the "new" badge. Hyundai said it was going after Lexus with the Genesis, so the market is the same.
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Replying to: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) exactly same feelin here
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Replying to: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 11:48 am) 1) Auto roll down on all window glasses 2) Passenger Seats Heat/ Cool 3) Rear seat folding 4) rear Map lights 5) memory seats Need improvements. sharp edges in the glove box/ front door pockets While cornering body roll and stability control felt distinctly improvement. Gears desperately hunt for right input climbing hills with and without cruise on. Felt even for small gradients. Although engine Noise is Dampened on par with other Luxury models targeted, Road/Wind Noise is felt. Long Long way to go before considered in Luxury segment |
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Replying to: carolinabob (Sep 11, 2008 11:59 am) I am curious, what features does the Genesis 3.8 have that the Lexus GS350 does not? Hopefully you are comparing fully loaded to fully loaded. I know the Lexus has an active cruise control (and cooled passenger seat) available that the Genesis does not.
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Replying to: tom17 (Sep 11, 2008 6:09 pm)  which makes this whole comparison with the GS irrevelent. I guess we need a new Thread " 2009 Hyundai Genesis vs 2009 Porshe Boxter" Poor Edmunds thought Hyundai was targeting Lexus/Merc and the Beemer
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Replying to: adamjmank (Sep 11, 2008 7:09 pm) I wouldn't think Hyundai would do that 
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Replying to: satyarg (Sep 11, 2008 7:13 pm)
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