i think exterior looks kinda boring, but i love the interior =]

the cheapest version will be under $30k V6 268-280 hp and tau v8 will be around 380hp...this will be half of the price of lexus LS with similar features:
(1) 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. (2) 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. (3)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. (4) The car's eight airbags include dual front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side curtain airbags.

HYUNDAI'S QUALITY IS NOW TIED WITH TOYOTA AND HONDA according to the TOTAL QUALITY 2007

the car already received five star in frontal, and side crash.

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN i was thinking buying bmw this year, but now i have change of heart.







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wow, that's very impressive! interior looks plush

i onno.. i dun like rear......

^Is it because it doesn't look like a Mercedes Benz...

looks like the love-child of a mercedes-benz (mostly grille imo) + Acura RL (headlights?) + inifiniti m35 or g35? (rear)

the dashboard configuration is nice and unique.

...not a fan of that wooden trim though...

well i don't care about the looks....let's see how good the quality really is SINCE hyundai call it ITS their best Car Ever developed for the company

tau v8 sounds like some bs ginseng energy drink.

There will be two V6's. 3.3 with 268hp and 3.8 with 290hp. The V8 pumps out 368hp with regular unleaded and 375hp with premium. The car looks pretty good, but like most other Hyundais, too similar to competing models. I can't wait to read reviews.

looks like the G35 sedan had sex with the BMW 3 series sedan, and the product of that is what we see here. Just my opinion but i'll wait until an official review before i make a decision about this car.

LOL

dayum. i always new Hyundai was going to step it up, it was just a matter of time.

but lets wait for the reviews before we make assumptions on the car...

380 hp??? daaang.

Looks like what would happen if you wed a g35 with the new accord rear.

its still a hyundai............................

LOL yea... i dont really think theres a market for this car...

You guys are funny. But the 2nd part of your post does suggest something to be concerend about... considering Hyundai's 3 highest priced models seem to be pretty sluggish sales wise... you don't see many Azeras, Entourages, or Veracruz on the road, even though they offer more than the competition for the price. So maybe the same thing could be said for the Genesis... but if it proves to be a more than decent performer and receives positive reviews, it just might accomplish what the VW Phaeton never could, considering the Phaeton was around the $60k range and the Genesis will probably range from a bit under $30k to $40-45k tops.

Looks great. I hope it sells well and proves all the amateur critics wrong.

Some people still think Hyundai is the Hyundai of old, and that is foolish. People live in the past and cannot accept change sometimes.

I recently checked out the Veracruz... wow it is a great looking car. I hope the quality of the Genesis is as good.

hyundai has really come a long way

i think its beautiful
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Hyund...i_genesis_1.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Hyund...i_genesis_2.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Hyund...i_genesis_3.jpg
more pix, if anyones curious

the front fascia looks like a camry while the interior looks like BMW.

the grill looks atrocious, imo.

I saw the ad for the Genesis in Korea and they didn't mention that it was a Hyundai so I was like "Who's making THAT car? (in awe)" O_O Anyways it looks like a really good car - Hyundai is just getting better and better...

How does this car compare to the Equus or am I comparing apples and oranges? ^^;

The Equus (a spinoff of a large Mitsubishi luxo sedan.. don't know the name on top of my head) is 10+ years old, is a huge FWD boat, and it's 4.6 V8 makes less power than the 3.3 V6 to be used in the Genesis. You are comparing crap to something edible... something like that lol.

you're right, people still living in the past even my parents...i researched it and read about hyundai in wiki and it said that the new CEO is all about the quality and upgraded the vehicle and now it's actually known for a better quality...it's a sad thing in my opinion that people still think hyundai sucks..

people..go to wiki and read about it...

wow. that's a beauty. i think its a pretty cool car to own........

lol your using wikipedia for back up? ive driven a hyundai it suckd balls, reminds me of the korean 'Attack the gas station' movie, there was a piece of crap 'cool' car speeding around in there...im sure it was a hyundai and it looked like ASS.

well all we can do is just WAIT and see how well the car is built. oh yeah btw, they're trying out a new concept so it might be a little different than cars u've been driving around, or maybe not; i guess review is the best method for this kind of vehicle.

p.s. okay, i don't know wat year model u were driving, but i can say same thing about hondas or toyotas too....were they same as they were 20 years ago? nope, i mean who knows? maybe this will change the how we view of hyundai...i remember when westerns used to laugh at toyota and honda too

2009 Hyundai Genesis

Price: $30,000

Specs
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Engine: 4.6-liter V-8
Horsepower: 368
Transmission: ZF 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic
Fuel Capacity: 20.4 gallons
Weight distribution: 53/47%
Drivetrain: Front-engine rear drive
Body construction: Unibody with high-strength and ultra high-strength steel
Suspension: 5-link rear, 5-link virtual kingpin front
Steering: Hydraulic rack-and-pinion
Tire size: P235/50R18

Dimensions
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Length: 195.9"
Width: 73.4"
Height: 58.3"
Wheelbase: 115.6"

Safety and Security
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8 airbags with front and rear side-impact door beams
Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control System
ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and brake assist
Automatic seatbelt pretensioners and energy-absorbing steering column
Active front head restraints
Active front lighting system and reaview camera
Rain-sensing wipers

Entertainment
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17-speaker, 500+ watt Lexicon discrete premium sound system
6-disc, in-dash DVD changer with auxiliary, USB, and iPod input
XM satellite Radio and HD Digital Radio
8-inch navigation screen with 30GB hard drive and JPEG viewer
Speech dialog system
Bluetooth hands-free mobil phone connection
Heated and cooled driver seat
UV-reflective, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Electric parking brake (EPB) and automatic vehicle hold (AVH)

America's Best Warranty
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5-year/Unlimited Miles 24-hour Roadside Assistance
5-year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty
7-year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation Warranty
7-year/70,000-Mile california Emission Control System Warranty
8-Year/80,000-Mile Federal Emission and Performance Warranty
10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Protection
12-Month/12,000-Mile Replacement Parts and Accessory Limited Warranty

http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/

That looks soo nice.. I wonder what kinda reviews it'll get..looks great..

woah i just checked hyundaiusa.com and they changed the layout for the genesis
thats so sweeeet

apparently the US ver. they can't decide between which grill to use
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6225870/new-ca...ions/index.html

Merged hwarang397's post with existing one.

lol.. say what you want but this car is generating a lot of excitement in the car community.
If you look at the specs, the pics, and the price and still think there's no market for this car then you are beyond help



what model did you drive, and more importantly what were your expectations before driving it?
please elaborate on "suckd balls"

the design of the Genesis is very boring. The grill needs to be reworked and from the blog, i'd choose the 2nd option for the grill.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/no-hyun...y-be-coming-in/



mmm supercharger

usual hyundai styling: getting other car company designs and putting them into one.

im pretty skeptical about this car because this is their first v8 car and first for a lot more other things.

If you cant afford a Lexus... buy a Genesis

Hyundai has come a long way. You must be a crazy japanese

It's funny that the front of the car doesn't bear Hyundai's logo...almost as if it doesn't want others to know that it's a Hyundai.

^ that's pretty much the idea. Stubborn americans won't give the company a chance. Same reason for the formation of Lexus, Infiniti, Acura etc.

imho the badge delete is a step in the right direction. Hopefully we'll see a luxury division soon

Did anyone see the new commercial? I saw it during the Superbowl and it looks impressive with the LED tails and all and flashy chrome trim. I'm optimistic the Genesis will be a breakthrough product for Hyundai. They tried with the Azera which I thought was a nice car, but it didn't have the stuff to make an impact on the car industry. The Genesis does... Hyundai knows it, and that is why they appropriately named it that way. If it fails again... damn back to the drawing board.

Hey Korean electronics had a bad rap years back, look at the leaders of televisions now. I watched the Superbowl on a friend's 58 inch Samsung HDTV... WOWZERS.

^I think they're doing very well with the advertisement and they're going in the right direction.
I'm glad they changed the front grill, it looks much better now. It would be a huge step forward if they do well with the Genesis.
Hyundai has come a long way, hope they do well.

Nicely crafted I must say.

It looks simply elegent...

looks good except the grille.

I'm gettin me a HYUNDAI!!!


No seriously... I like this car. Good job Hyundai!

looks like a lexus wannabe but hyundai is headed toward the right direction..

one word.. DAMN!!!! this is nice the design and interior is superb.. wowsss

Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe caught in Sweden

Though we've seen spy shots of Hyundai's upcoming rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe before and now have the Genesis Coupe Concept as a reference for the upcoming production version, these brand new spy shots taken in Sweden reveal many new details, not the least of which is the car's production interior and back seat. Let's start with the exterior, where we can see the sculpted lines of a lower air intake with some chrome slats for good measure. Both doors are also completely uncovered and offer a peak at the flowing character lines that run the length of the car.

Spy photogs got some great shots of the interior, as well, which reveal the production center console, gauge cluster, and a floor-mounted shifter for an automatic transmission with manual shifting capability. Shift paddles apparently won't be offered, but there are heated seats and these particular chairs are nicely bolstered. The rear seats are strict buckets with their own center console sporting a pair of cup holders and some cubby storage. Rear set leg room looks pretty good from this angle, but headroom at this point is an unknown.

Finally, we've also got shots of the engine bay that show the Genesis Coupe's 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder. Though a V6 will also likely be offered, we're more excited about the four-cylinder for its more tunable nature, lower cost and better weight distribution within the coupe as a whole. Rumors of a V8 being offered are still just that... rumors.

[Photos: KGP Photography]
autoblog.com

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/hyundai-gen...y-shots/655786/
for more pictures

^^^^^^^^i think everyones seen that. i honestly think itll be "rubbish"

yeahh i know i'm just posting for the sake of news o-o
and i think this one is more of the production version than the concept?

What is that weird knob for? HAH. Looks like a Lexus, Camry, and Mercedes combined xD

New York 2008: Hyundai Genesis coupe

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/new-yor...sis-coupe-live/

the candid pictures look so much better than the professionally taken ones
so far the best looking hyundai evarrr