Hyundai Genesis - WOW, just WOW....
polkatese
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sz3L6wA1bY
Sound system by Lexicon? Now that's cool!
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/
Anyone would test drive one?
Sound system by Lexicon? Now that's cool!
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/
Anyone would test drive one?
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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meh, it is still just a Hyundai.
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I will most likely test one out, although I'm not going to buy one. What is it exactly, a 5-series alternative for lot less?
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It means that the car is positioned to the value-conscious crowd of the BMW 5 series prospects.
wait, I might misunderstood your question, rhetorical? if so, you nailed it.I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie. -
They sure stole a lot of design cues from the 5-series. Especially that trunk!If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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That is a huge move for them to partner with Lexicon! Is there any car companies that uses Polk OEM in their higher end lines? Jaguar uses B&W , Aston Martin uses Bang & Olufsen, and too many car companies use Bose...
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I've been keeping an eye on this car...
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Yes, I was asking what market segment it falls into and based on the price I figured 5-series. Didn't look for the dimensions and other specs. The TV ads make it seem like it is even for the higher segment, 7- and S-series, but Huyndai would be foolish to even try that yet. Huyndai has always fallen short in the driving enjoyment category IMO, hopefully they have emphasized handling of the vehicle more than they have in the past.
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dreaming.haze wrote: »meh, it is still just a Hyundai.
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The test drive guy from Cars.com can't find anything to **** about the car. Was it genuine or staged? If they reduce the price by $10k, now we are talking...I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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dreaming.haze wrote: »meh, it is still just a Hyundai.
I have a couple friends who have been buying Hyundai religiously for the last 8-10 years.
They generally beat anything from GM, Ford, etc. by far and come to about 80% of a Honda/Toyota. -
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That one there looks cool, but the one in the link in the first post...boring! Of course I think most BMW's lack style and are quite boring looking as well.If...
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I think it looks like a Benz. I believe that Lexus has Lexicon as the audio.
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dreaming.haze wrote: »meh, it is still just a Hyundai.
That what they used to say about Toymotor.
Now it's the car that sets the pace. Hyundai has done
everything they have to to become a premium brand.
Quality has jumped leaps and bounds. They have improved
the visual and performance side of their cars. In 5 years
Toyota might have to play catch up to them. I think GM should
be taking notes on these guys instead of the Japanese."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
I also think it looks like a Benz.I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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Back in my college year, I was looking at the Toyota Tercel, Nissan Sentra, and Hyundai Excel, and thought of the Excel as problematic, and picked Tercel.
Time has changed and look at where they are now.
http://www.thehyway.com/Hyundai_History.htm
Checkout the comments on the Audio/Lexicon system on the Genesis:
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/#/luxury/
impressive. that's all I can say.I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie. -
Car and Driver magazine tested this car last month. It was a pretty favorable review. More of a luxo cruiser than sporty, but nice, nonetheless. Hyundai has certainly come a long way.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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Wow, the four door version posted in the first post looks JUST like an Infiniti with a BMW deck lid and some stupid, bland grill.
Hmm, on second thought, the overall body shape looks a LOT like an Infiniti. The front grill and headlights look like a Maybach, and the deck lid and tail lights look like the new Lexus'.
I agree, rather boring.George Grand wrote: »
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I wonder if it's rear wheel drive like a 5 series...
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AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »I wonder if it's rear wheel drive like a 5 series...
They have quite a few comparisons listed on their website for skid-holding g's, 0-60 runs, and 70-0 runs.George Grand wrote: »
PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
Epson 8700UB
In Storage
[Home Audio]
Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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Says RWD for both the v6 and v8 on their website.....
A 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
Front engine rear wheel drive platform
Audiophile sound system by Lexicon®
Features that redefine luxury
Exceptional braking power
And even when the coupe is released after the sedan...it will be rear wheel drive as well...
" A rear wheel drive sports car from Hyundai, dubbed Hyundai Genesis Coupe and sharing the Genesis Sedan's platform and name, was unveiled at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. "The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club -
shadowofnight wrote: »Says RWD for both the v6 and v8 on their website.....
A 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
Front engine rear wheel drive platform
Audiophile sound system by Lexicon®
Features that redefine luxury
Exceptional braking power
And even when the coupe is released after the sedan...it will be rear wheel drive as well...
" A rear wheel drive sports car from Hyundai, dubbed Hyundai Genesis Coupe and sharing the Genesis Sedan's platform and name, was unveiled at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. "George Grand wrote: »
PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
Epson 8700UB
In Storage
[Home Audio]
Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
[Car Audio]
Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520 -
I must be the only one who thinks it looks EXACTLY like a Lexus GS?!I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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Q: What are you driving?
A: I drive a hybrid of Bimmer, Benz, and Lexus. It's called Genesis, best of the breed car.
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie. -
Looks awesome!!! Great price. I'd buy it without reservation.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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audiobliss wrote: »Per their website it has "Symmetrical Drive." Some sort of all wheel drive system.
They have quite a few comparisons listed on their website for skid-holding g's, 0-60 runs, and 70-0 runs.
You can crunch all the numbers in the world, nothing is going to tell you if it drives like a Beemer. Say what you want about them, but those Germans really know how to make a car that just FEELS right when you drive it.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
I'm going to go test drive one tomorrow if my local dealer has them in...will report back
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By all means, report back..Thanks.
Bob, I agree. But, maybe this is the real fake mccoy?I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie. -
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