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Old 02-19-08, 06:58 AM
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Very nice. Props to Hyundai.
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Old 02-19-08, 07:34 AM
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LS460 in the front......M45 in the back.......
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Old 02-19-08, 07:37 AM
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Anyone know if the Genesis will be considered an Entry Level Luxury car, or something above that?

Not sure if the Azera is entry level or considered a large/family sedan.
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Old 02-19-08, 08:09 AM
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it looks great, but nothing stands out.
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Old 02-19-08, 08:23 AM
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Here is a nice chop thanks to SEIZE
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Old 02-19-08, 08:37 AM
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You can sure see some Lexus and MB qualities in this car..
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Old 02-19-08, 08:55 AM
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That car looks great. If it was debadged and I didn't know what the genesis was, I would easily think it's a more expensive brand like Lexus or infiniti.
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Old 02-19-08, 09:45 AM
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I hope those bumper guard looking things are optional. Makes me think it's cheap with those cheesy bumper guards.

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Old 02-19-08, 10:00 AM
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Whoa, nice stalking pictures chrispy

The driver didn't give you a wtf face???

I spotted a black one around the 405N exiting Euclid (their HQ) and the grill had no vertical or horizontal slits, just a generic chrome border. They must be testing out the different grill design.
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Old 02-19-08, 10:14 AM
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These real world pics to me make the car's awkward proportions stand out more. And I have to agree those bumper guards/protectors look cheesy and make the car look cheap.

The more I look at it the more it looks like an Infinifi, but more bland and anonymous and with more awkward proportions.

I stand by my opinion that this car will not be a big seller in North America.
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Old 02-19-08, 11:09 AM
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It really does seem like a mashing of 5/G35/E/M35 models.
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Great photos
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Old 02-19-08, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
It really does seem like a mashing of 5/G35/E/M35 models.
It's the Swiss Army Knife of new cars available
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Old 02-19-08, 12:40 PM
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It looks great! Has a kind of presence on the road that I didn't really expect. The tail lights need to be smoked a little bit (especially the white part) and a lip spoiler.
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Old 02-19-08, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
I hope those bumper guard looking things are optional. Makes me think it's cheap with those cheesy bumper guards.

I agree. The impact strip needs to be reworked a little. Maybe the chrome strip needs to go on the top instead of the bottom?
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