Comments on: Hyundai Genesis in Person http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: MPLS http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-244472 MPLS Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:22:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-244472 Hey, thats a Buick! Hey, thats a Buick!

]]> By: whatdoiknow1 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-243702 whatdoiknow1 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:50:39 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-243702 Considering that Hyundai is a more popular brand than Pontiac is today and both have $30,000+ v6/v8 powered RWD cars coming to market it would be safe to say that this car believe it or not might compete with the G8. Both brands today actually do appeal to folks that are NOT loyal to any particular brand. Both of these cars will appeal to the "chance" takers amoung us that will go for a supposed "big value" at a bargin price. Or another car this thing might hurt would be the Buick Lacerne. Just like the Lacerne this is the type of car that appeals to that newly retired working-class stiff that will be buying his first new car at the age of 60+ with pension savings. I think I know where Hyundai wants to go with this thing and if they play their cards right they just might get there. Until the big 2.8 blinked this was what a traditional American car was all about. Yeap the wood is fake because in reality the folks that will buy this thing could careless about real wood in a car. Considering that Hyundai is a more popular brand than Pontiac is today and both have $30,000+ v6/v8 powered RWD cars coming to market it would be safe to say that this car believe it or not might compete with the G8. Both brands today actually do appeal to folks that are NOT loyal to any particular brand. Both of these cars will appeal to the “chance” takers amoung us that will go for a supposed “big value” at a bargin price.

Or another car this thing might hurt would be the Buick Lacerne. Just like the Lacerne this is the type of car that appeals to that newly retired working-class stiff that will be buying his first new car at the age of 60+ with pension savings.

I think I know where Hyundai wants to go with this thing and if they play their cards right they just might get there. Until the big 2.8 blinked this was what a traditional American car was all about. Yeap the wood is fake because in reality the folks that will buy this thing could careless about real wood in a car.

]]> By: coupdetat http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-243492 coupdetat Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:33:20 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-243492 I think it's a daring move by Hyundai and I'm really excited to see where this goes. Why so negative? People act as if it will automatically be bland without ever sitting in or driving one. Anonymous is GOOD to most car buyers--a lot of people don't want the ridiculous scoops and vents of a Pontiac G8, drive a toy car like the Charger, or look like a rapper in a 300C. The CTS is gorgeous in my eyes but it is definitely polarizing. The last generation Accord was anonymous but that didn't stop it from being a sublime car to drive. I think the Genesis has the basics down. It has clean lines which is very important to a lot of car buyers. Judging by the Sonata and Azera, it should have solid dynamics and a good interior. Both V6 powerplants are well proven. I'd be interested to know how the V8 does. Never underestimate Hyundai. They have definitely been a player in the auto world for some time now despite stubborn enthusiasts' stigma. I think it’s a daring move by Hyundai and I’m really excited to see where this goes. Why so negative? People act as if it will automatically be bland without ever sitting in or driving one.

Anonymous is GOOD to most car buyers–a lot of people don’t want the ridiculous scoops and vents of a Pontiac G8, drive a toy car like the Charger, or look like a rapper in a 300C. The CTS is gorgeous in my eyes but it is definitely polarizing. The last generation Accord was anonymous but that didn’t stop it from being a sublime car to drive.

I think the Genesis has the basics down. It has clean lines which is very important to a lot of car buyers. Judging by the Sonata and Azera, it should have solid dynamics and a good interior. Both V6 powerplants are well proven. I’d be interested to know how the V8 does.

Never underestimate Hyundai. They have definitely been a player in the auto world for some time now despite stubborn enthusiasts’ stigma.

]]> By: 50merc http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-243412 50merc Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:22:22 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-243412 Documents found under Funk & Wagnall's porch reveal the Generic Genesis is a clever plan. Note that "genesis" means "beginning"? There's no logo on the front because the cars won't be finished when they leave the factory. Badges, labels, owners manuals and window stickers will be added at the port of importation, just before cars are shipped to dealers. One that's bound for a Chrysler dealer will get Chrysler paraphernalia; one that goes to a Buick store gets a tri-shield badge, etc. Finally, a V8 rwd Grand Marquis designed in the 21st century! And all this without GM, Ford or Chrysler having the expense of R&D and manufacture. Korea can do that cheaper; what it can't do is quickly change perceptions. Heck, I'd have a lot more confidence in a "Chrysler" Genesis than one born and bred in Auburn Hills. Once I toured a big dairy processing plant. In the section where butter was packaged, the butter went into boxes with different brand names--dozens and dozens of brand names. Ever since I've bought whatever brand is cheapest at the time. I'm sure there are many people for whom their automobile's brand name is more important than what it's on. Bring on the Generic Genesis! Documents found under Funk & Wagnall’s porch reveal the Generic Genesis is a clever plan. Note that “genesis” means “beginning”? There’s no logo on the front because the cars won’t be finished when they leave the factory. Badges, labels, owners manuals and window stickers will be added at the port of importation, just before cars are shipped to dealers. One that’s bound for a Chrysler dealer will get Chrysler paraphernalia; one that goes to a Buick store gets a tri-shield badge, etc. Finally, a V8 rwd Grand Marquis designed in the 21st century! And all this without GM, Ford or Chrysler having the expense of R&D and manufacture. Korea can do that cheaper; what it can’t do is quickly change perceptions. Heck, I’d have a lot more confidence in a “Chrysler” Genesis than one born and bred in Auburn Hills.

Once I toured a big dairy processing plant. In the section where butter was packaged, the butter went into boxes with different brand names–dozens and dozens of brand names. Ever since I’ve bought whatever brand is cheapest at the time. I’m sure there are many people for whom their automobile’s brand name is more important than what it’s on. Bring on the Generic Genesis!

]]> By: joeaverage http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-243262 joeaverage Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:00:01 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-243262 Hyundai has come a loooong way from when I sold my used '91 Excel. Imagine where they will be in another 10 years... I think they might be rushing things a little from a marketting stand point but I think that the domestic cars in this segment better be worried. Not sure if folks are ready for a $40K+ Hyundai. If Hyundai can come this far then the competition may not be very difficult to pass... Amazing how they can build big and small, SUV and cars and still make a profit. According to GM this is a very, very difficult task best solved by making mostly large, thirsty SUVs and trucks during a declining economy... VBG! Hyundai has come a loooong way from when I sold my used ‘91 Excel. Imagine where they will be in another 10 years…

I think they might be rushing things a little from a marketting stand point but I think that the domestic cars in this segment better be worried. Not sure if folks are ready for a $40K+ Hyundai.

If Hyundai can come this far then the competition may not be very difficult to pass…

Amazing how they can build big and small, SUV and cars and still make a profit. According to GM this is a very, very difficult task best solved by making mostly large, thirsty SUVs and trucks during a declining economy… VBG!

]]> By: Mud http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-243222 Mud Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:11 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-243222 Wow, they have successfully blended Toyota/Honda/Nissan into something totally generic. Wow, they have successfully blended Toyota/Honda/Nissan into something totally generic.

]]> By: Steve-O http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-242992 Steve-O Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-242992 This is hardly a blow to the domestics. This is hardly a blow to ANYONE other than Hyundai itself. Here we have an example of a car without a clear mission, or even a Brand at this point! Coupled with the fact that it is sooo generically styled, I see it as a non-factor in this price range. This is hardly a blow to the domestics. This is hardly a blow to ANYONE other than Hyundai itself. Here we have an example of a car without a clear mission, or even a Brand at this point!

Coupled with the fact that it is sooo generically styled, I see it as a non-factor in this price range.

]]> By: BTEFan http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-242712 BTEFan Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:05:32 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-242712 Great car for folks that are pissed off with thier local Lincoln Mercury dealer or aren't 'gangsta' enough for a 300C. Another blow to the domestics. Great car for folks that are pissed off with thier local Lincoln Mercury dealer or aren’t ‘gangsta’ enough for a 300C. Another blow to the domestics.

]]> By: TriShield http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/hyundai-genesis-in-person/comment-page-1/#comment-242402 TriShield Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:26:07 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/news-blog/hyundai-genesis-in-person/#comment-242402 It's a Korean Park Avenue or Town Car for those who really want that type of car again. I can't see it doing much of anything aside from maybe cribbing some sales from the Cadillac DTS or taking that niche once it's discontinued. It’s a Korean Park Avenue or Town Car for those who really want that type of car again. I can’t see it doing much of anything aside from maybe cribbing some sales from the Cadillac DTS or taking that niche once it’s discontinued.

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