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Old 01-08-08, 10:41 AM
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i'm gonna go test drive this biatch when it comes out.

not gonna buy it though.
it has no character.

every car looks the same now. almost
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Old 01-08-08, 12:16 PM
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Side pic looks like the new G35 sedan..
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I like how Hyundai choose not to put there badge on the front grill. That way people might mistake it for a Lexus or Mercedes.
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According to specs, exterior dimensions seem to be larger all-around than its Euro/Japanese counterparts.

Two 6 cyl engines and a V8. Kinda like the 528i/535i/550i strategy I guess. Need a AWD option though. Maybe AWD will be introduced in a couple years.

I bet with the inevitable Hyundai rebates and discounts, you could get a nicely equipped Genesis 3.3 for about $30,000 street price, basically the price of a loaded Camry.
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Old 01-08-08, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carguy101
According to specs, exterior dimensions seem to be larger all-around than its Euro/Japanese counterparts.

Two 6 cyl engines and a V8. Kinda like the 528i/535i/550i strategy I guess. Need a AWD option though. Maybe AWD will be introduced in a couple years.

I bet with the inevitable Hyundai rebates and discounts, you could get a nicely equipped Genesis 3.3 for about $30,000 street price, basically the price of a loaded Camry.
I wonder why they'll offer both a 3.3 and a 3.8 V6 in their flagship, when the Azera, the next level down, has a 3.8 only?
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Old 01-08-08, 01:09 PM
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Everything looks good except the grille. Tailights remind me of the Toyota Brevis or the last I30.
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Old 01-08-08, 01:25 PM
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Someone photoshop some staggered wheels on the Hyundai.
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Old 01-08-08, 01:45 PM
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this isn't the genesis in different trim, its a F50 Q45!
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Old 01-08-08, 02:12 PM
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Car looks nice to me and pretty good from some angles. Interior is decent but not quite up to RL, LS460, A8, S class, M45 in look and design. Still if this car is reliable, well built, and rides well I would highly consider this car in the future if priced right. Hopefully if does not cost over 40K with the v8 option.
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
I wonder why they'll offer both a 3.3 and a 3.8 V6 in their flagship, when the Azera, the next level down, has a 3.8 only?
Azera does offer 3.3.
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Old 01-08-08, 02:42 PM
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Plus has BMWs iDrive lol or wtv its called.
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Old 01-08-08, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by carguy101
Azera does offer 3.3.
Thanks, I didn't realize it had another engine option.
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Old 01-08-08, 02:56 PM
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Its a mash up of a bunch of Asian and European sedans (inside and out) yet comes off as totally Hyundai (still has that distinctive Hyundai look) IMO. I like it. And a bunch of different flavors available at launch is incredible. I'm really liking where Hyundai is going. Just change the grill.
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Old 01-08-08, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack

every car looks the same now. almost

Damn even Hyundai is designing better cars than Honda. That Accord looks horrible next to this (well it looks horrible next to every other sedan as well IMO.)
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Old 01-08-08, 03:20 PM
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europeans cars are boxy and japanese cars got smooth shapes... and now korean cars are a mixture of both! I guess that's their design theme. Whatever I still like it!
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