Hyundai S-Cla...LS.....Genesis. - Page 2

bartboy9891 · January 9th, 2008, 2:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ I generally agree with that point of view, but this is just too blatant, it's almost one of those Chinese clones. The front lights are 99.9 percent similar to the current Lexus LS for example.

They do look similar

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5647/hyundaigenesis16yw1.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1593/i750071951fa1.jpg

Wizegui · January 9th, 2008, 4:46 AM

I'd rather the grille have a Hyundai badge, rather than that hideous grille. At least this car had the decency to borrow some good design cues from other manufactures.

Gman333-X-ferrari · January 9th, 2008, 12:18 PM

It looks gorgeous. There's something Ford Mondeo/Lexus/Mercedes about it, which is a good thing. And to think it'll probably come with a 5-year unlimited kilometers warranty like other Hyundai's is amazing.

Shawn · January 9th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Wait, so even the production version will have no bodging at the front? It makes it look so odd.

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

I'd rather the grille have a Hyundai badge, rather than that hideous grille. At least this car had the decency to borrow some good design cues from other manufactures.

wooflepoof · January 9th, 2008, 5:32 PM

I won't make fun of anyone who'd buy one but It's not exciting enough that idn't sell it and buy perhaps an old SL or an 8 series if i'd won it in a contest or something.

jetsetter · January 9th, 2008, 11:52 PM

It is not terribly exciting but I do like it.

BlaRo · January 10th, 2008, 5:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Wait, so even the production version will have no bodging at the front? It makes it look so odd.

Even better to reinforce the "generic luxury car" sentiment.

klutch · January 10th, 2008, 6:25 PM

360-something horsepower and for $30,000 is pretty damn good. I wouldn't call it the most technically advanced, original or handsome car, but at that price point, its a pretty good deal.

cvrefugee · January 10th, 2008, 8:02 PM

I showed this to my dad (who's 65) and he loves it, no wonder images/smilies/lol.gif

Shawn · January 11th, 2008, 2:24 AM

^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books. images/smilies/tongue.gif

cvrefugee · January 11th, 2008, 2:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books. images/smilies/tongue.gif

That's exactly what he said!

VillageIdiot · January 13th, 2008, 12:54 AM

This car is debadged because people are ashamed of driving a Hyundai. Same deal with the Tibby, they changed the badge to something else... I think it was

http://www.everwinter.com/tib/tibtuscanibadges.jpg

LeMans GTR · January 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

They do look similar

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Dsemaj · January 13th, 2008, 1:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Completely different market, mind you. We get pushed over and raped when it comes to new car prices, especially for European cars. Pared with the weak US dollar, and it'd almost make sense to move over to the US with a bit of our money.

Wizegui · January 13th, 2008, 7:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

Very Generic, the interior doesn't look too bad though.

OT: Holy Crap! An 2005 SL for only 71k AUD!

Doesn't it say $63,792 images/smilies/blink.gif

bartboy9891 · January 13th, 2008, 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

Doesn't it say $63,792 images/smilies/blink.gif

That in US dollars is equivalent to $71K Australian Dollars.

edkwon · January 14th, 2008, 4:13 AM

OP started this thread but is entirely missing the point of this car:

the car itself is nothing remarkable compared to its rivals which are $20-40K more expensive....

but it marks a big turning point for korean cars in the world market, just like when japanese cars really started getting respect in the early 80s.

i can guarantee that ppl who disagree with me are too young to actually know i'm right.

Quadrax · January 14th, 2008, 4:22 AM

^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today.

Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

edkwon · January 14th, 2008, 5:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadrax

^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today.

Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

That's my prediction as well.

SL65 · January 14th, 2008, 11:00 AM

Back on topic...

This Hyundai looks genuinely good looking. Even if it takes its cues from Lexus and Merc. Take the badge away and people who know little/nothing about cars wouldn't guess its a Hyundai...

Some people in this thread have said that IF they were in the market for this type of car, they'd consider this. I'll confess I'm still a bit of a sucker for badge appeal even if I'm not necessarily getting a better deal.

I sense it'll take a long time before I could even consider a Hyundai. Thats my honest opinion.

January 9th, 2008, 4:46 AM	#22
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January 9th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#23
Gman333-X-ferrari Joined: Nov 5th, 2006 Last Online: 6:54 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,713 Car: The George "BBQ Spoiler Grille" Foremanator LFS Status: Rep Power: 138	It looks gorgeous. There's something Ford Mondeo/Lexus/Mercedes about it, which is a good thing. And to think it'll probably come with a 5-year unlimited kilometers warranty like other Hyundai's is amazing. __________________

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January 9th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#26
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January 13th, 2008, 12:54 AM	#32
VillageIdiot Joined: May 5th, 2007 Last Online: September 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 434 Rep Power: 19	This car is debadged because people are ashamed of driving a Hyundai. Same deal with the Tibby, they changed the badge to something else... I think it was __________________ Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you're a mile away from them and you have their shoes.

January 10th, 2008, 6:25 PM	#28
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,879 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 45	360-something horsepower and for $30,000 is pretty damn good. I wouldn't call it the most technically advanced, original or handsome car, but at that price point, its a pretty good deal.

January 10th, 2008, 8:02 PM	#29
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,761 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 86	I showed this to my dad (who's 65) and he loves it, no wonder

January 11th, 2008, 2:24 AM	#30
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	^ But he owns an Infiniti and as I pointed out before the back of this car is straight outta Infiniti's books.

January 14th, 2008, 4:13 AM	#37
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 7:01 AM Location: Chibi J-Town Posts: 2,989 Car: Korean family car Rep Power: 39	OP started this thread but is entirely missing the point of this car: the car itself is nothing remarkable compared to its rivals which are $20-40K more expensive.... but it marks a big turning point for korean cars in the world market, just like when japanese cars really started getting respect in the early 80s. i can guarantee that ppl who disagree with me are too young to actually know i'm right.

January 14th, 2008, 4:22 AM	#38
Quadrax Joined: Jan 1st, 2008 Last Online: August 3rd, 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 610 Car: Jap crap Rep Power: 30	^ True that and i suspect that in 10 years time korean cars will be viewed as highly as japanese cars are today. Expect the next generation of shit-boxes from countries like china and india.

January 14th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#40
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Back on topic... This Hyundai looks genuinely good looking. Even if it takes its cues from Lexus and Merc. Take the badge away and people who know little/nothing about cars wouldn't guess its a Hyundai... Some people in this thread have said that IF they were in the market for this type of car, they'd consider this. I'll confess I'm still a bit of a sucker for badge appeal even if I'm not necessarily getting a better deal. I sense it'll take a long time before I could even consider a Hyundai. Thats my honest opinion.

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