Hyundai Genesis

[slingblade]

I would actually buy a Hyundai now...

After numerous leaks and even some official teasers, the worldwide debut has finally come for Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive Genesis luxury sedan, which will be on display at the Detroit auto show. The Korean automaker promises the car delivers features equal to that of a $60,000 premium sedan for a more attainable price tag of around $30,000.

"While Genesis will compete for customers with cars like Chrysler 300 and Pontiac G8, our engineering benchmarks were Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, and Lexus GS," said John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Genesis provides a potent combination of performance, luxury, and value. We think it has the opportunity to be an extremely disruptive force in the large sedan and near-luxury segments."

The sedan model is the first of a potential series of Genesis vehicles from Hyundai. The company has already confirmed plans for a coupe, and there are rumors of other variants, too.

Powertrains

The car is offered with a choice of three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, and Hyundai's all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8. Tau will produce an estimated 368 horsepower. For the V8 model, the sprint to 60 mph takes less than 6 seconds.

The V6 models also promise plenty of performance. The all-aluminum 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engines deliver an estimated 268 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque and an estimated 290 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, respectively. Technologies include Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Intake System.

Both Genesis V6 engines use an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission that features an overdrive lock-up torque converter for improved highway fuel economy. The V8 model has a ZF gearbox to handle the extra power. The transmission also offers manual shifting via a Shiftronic mode.

Chassis

The car boasts a 53/47 front-to-rear weight distribution, which comes fairly close to the coveted 50/50 ratio made popular by BMW. Hyundai says the car's body structure is 12 to 14 percent stiffer than a BMW 5-Series or Mercedes E-Class. Despite this, the unibody is lighter than that of either the 5er or E.

Luxury features

High-tech equipment includes: electronic stability control, XM NavTraffic, adaptive headlights, radar-based active cruise control, a 500-watt 17-speaker Lexicon audio system, and electronic active head restraints.

A leather-wrapped dash, door panels, and console lid surround the driver, while heated and cooled seats provide added comfort. The steering wheel is wrapped in engineered ultraviolet reflective leather to remain cool to the touch in extreme sunlight.

Genesis has a total of 8 ultrasonic sensors located on the front and rear bumpers.to help park in tight spaces. The car also offers a power rear sunshade, automatic electronic parking brake, proximity key and push button starter.

The car's eight airbags include dual front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side curtain airbags.

Pics here...
http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis.html

[WannabeSS]

i saw the commercials for it while watching the superbowl.

That looks like an awesome car.

[BlaRo]

The commercials sucked ass, and the design's ripped off from about 28 other luxury cars, but that's seriously intense value for money. How the hell can those "industrious little fellows" build a car with all those features for $30k? There's gotta be some voodoo economics at work here.

For that price, and that blatant ripoff of Audi's MMI, they'll sell by the trillions. And that's well-deserved, as long as the front grille doesn't have a massive Hyundai badge (looks pretty handsome anyway).

Hell, I might recommend one to my father, even though I really want him to get the CTS.

[Elmo187]

repost....
http://forums.finalgear.com/automoti...genesis-24464/

[Aiolos]

That Tau V8 version offers some serious performance and the interior ain't too shabby. That 35k V8 version could do a lot of damage to the luxury segment. I'm not too keen on the looks though, I'd take an A6 or 5-series anyday. (Notice I didn't mention that ugly piece of crap E-class ).

[Wizegui]

$30 grand seems like a steal for a V6 RWD sedan. Can't wait to see the reviews.

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

the design's ripped off from about 28 other luxury cars,

Yeah, it's very run of the mill looking, although I guess that's the idea. "Oh, so you bought a Merc?"

[JCTK]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

The commercials sucked ass, and the design's ripped off from about 28 other luxury cars, but that's seriously intense value for money. How the hell can those "industrious little fellows" build a car with all those features for $30k? There's gotta be some voodoo economics at work here.

For that price, and that blatant ripoff of Audi's MMI, they'll sell by the trillions. And that's well-deserved, as long as the front grille doesn't have a massive Hyundai badge (looks pretty handsome anyway).

Hell, I might recommend one to my father, even though I really want him to get the CTS.

their govt probably subsidised them very nicely~

[Dsemaj]

If they don't bring it over here, they are stupid.

[Mopar Man]

Originally Posted by Wizegui

$30 grand seems like a steal for a V6 RWD sedan. Can't wait to see the reviews.

You can get a Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7L HEMI V8 for 30k.

[IceBone]

And a Dodge Charger is a luxury sedan with all those features?

[wooflepoof]

If I were to win like 300k I'd buy my supercar and this would DEFINITELY be my first choice for the everyday drive around car. I feel this awkward attraction to it.

[Quadrax]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

the design's ripped off from about 28 other luxury cars, but that's seriously intense value for money. How the hell can those "industrious little fellows" build a car with all those features for $30k?

I think thats just it though. By copying a little bit of everything instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, their whole R&D budget is probably about $3.50, or whatever the cost of bandwidth to google a few existing luxury cars.

[Ilpav]

Nice-looking car, but way too much Infiniti M35/45 at the rear. Did you know that they aren't even gonna put a Hyundai badge at the front of the car (they are that embarrassed )?

[IceBone]

It's not embarassment. Hyundai basically means cheap car for the people, even more so than VW, not luxury. I wouldn't be surprised if they keep just the name Genesis as a luxury branch, like Lexus.

[C53A_4G63T]

I will buy one in five years when they are below $10k. Luxury car depreciation and Hyundai depreciation in one package! YES!

[leadfoot13]

The badge on the super bowl commercial looks like a Bentley badge. More copies of other cars, just like the Kia Amanti copy of the Mercedes E-Class.

[WannabeSS]

Originally Posted by leadfoot13

The badge on the super bowl commercial looks like a Bentley badge. More copies of other cars, just like the Kia Amanti copy of the Mercedes E-Class.

Or Jag S type.

[Crazyjeeper]

Why would anybody copy the s-type?

[Ottobon]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

The commercials sucked ass, and the design's ripped off from about 28 other luxury cars, but that's seriously intense value for money. How the hell can those "industrious little fellows" build a car with all those features for $30k? There's gotta be some voodoo economics at work here.

For that price, and that blatant ripoff of Audi's MMI, they'll sell by the trillions. And that's well-deserved, as long as the front grille doesn't have a massive Hyundai badge (looks pretty handsome anyway).

Hell, I might recommend one to my father, even though I really want him to get the CTS.

its called cheap labor and conversion rates.