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Old 02-18-08, 11:54 PM
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Default Spotted Hyundai Genesis on the road today *PICS*

Saw two Hyundai Genesis' and an Infiniti M35 with manufacturer/dealer plates driving around the 5 south today. Got some shots for you guys. The korean man saw my passenger take a picture and he took off quick. That new V8 seems pretty powerful. I'd say this car looked much better in person.









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there is without a doubt that this car looks good...on the outside. however, i thought they were goign to use that genesis grill instead of a hyundai one.

anywhoo, the bottom line is that the car looks good. if i judged it solely on the exterior, i wouldnt hesitate to buy it. however, the inside is where it gets sketchy. i dont like that dash nor the center console. :bleh:

btw, the headlights and the front really do look like the Crown in the other thread. also anyone else notice the S class like trunk lid?

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looks like they are using an ES grille
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Thanks for the pictures. It looks great.
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The front is definitely inspired my ES350. Cool.
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mix of everything.
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Old 02-19-08, 01:09 AM
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I wish we had the Korean grill for the N.A market
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Its looks good... Yeah, like a good looking mutt I guess... haha
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No headlamp washers??
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chrispy... curses to you and dunnojack who nearly a year ago posted the early pics/concept and got me intrigued.

Now I might have to go kick a few tires on a Genesis and i already have a perfectly fine new car.

That car is HOT looking and in silver no less which is not my favorite, I am imagining it in black.

If it has a quiet engine, great transmission and at least a moderate interior I may be in trouble.
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wow - this would be a cool car to mod.

you already have buckets of hp under the engine. the car looks sweet already and as someone said - a mixture of interesting features from other vehicles.

bmw style tails - i think if someone were to put a subtle trunk lid with an LED strip brake light on the back it would look a little better since the trunk looks a little low.

the front grill - wow. if it had a lexus logo on it, i'd totally believe it was a new lexus coming out. the new headlights look sweet too. if this puppy were lowered and had a front lip, it would definitely be a hot item.

can't wait for a genesis forum to get started up.

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Looks great! Thanks for the pics and great job taking them!
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I thought they had decided to go with the other grill they showed at the NAIAS. :shrug:
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Thanks for the pics Car looks good except the rear, don't like the taillights/trunk area.
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Car looks really good, Hyundai has come a long way.
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