Hyundai Gandeur/Azera (fifth generation)
#3
What is the point of this car with the Genesis?
The new Sonata already appears to be something of a mini-Genesis in its features. If this car has 75% of the features of the Genesis but is within 3-4k of the price, why not just save a bit more and get a Genesis?
Conversely, if this car has 90% of the features a Genesis does yet at a significant savings, what is the point of the Genesis?
The new Sonata already appears to be something of a mini-Genesis in its features. If this car has 75% of the features of the Genesis but is within 3-4k of the price, why not just save a bit more and get a Genesis?
Conversely, if this car has 90% of the features a Genesis does yet at a significant savings, what is the point of the Genesis?
#4
Lexus Fanatic
All else equal, those long overhangs will help ride quality, but probably degrade the handling. That's because of the lever-effect of having a lot of weight out beyond the 4 wheels.....it dampens the bump-effects of the wheels pushing up under the body over road irregularities, but also mutes and dampens steering input/response. That's one reason why the Lincoln Town Car, a vehicle expressly designed for ride comfort, has such long overhangs. A large trunk is another.....a long rear overhang, if designed correctly, adds to trunk space.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-01-10 at 07:58 PM.
#5
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What is the point of this car with the Genesis?
The new Sonata already appears to be something of a mini-Genesis in its features. If this car has 75% of the features of the Genesis but is within 3-4k of the price, why not just save a bit more and get a Genesis?
Conversely, if this car has 90% of the features a Genesis does yet at a significant savings, what is the point of the Genesis?
The new Sonata already appears to be something of a mini-Genesis in its features. If this car has 75% of the features of the Genesis but is within 3-4k of the price, why not just save a bit more and get a Genesis?
Conversely, if this car has 90% of the features a Genesis does yet at a significant savings, what is the point of the Genesis?
#6
Lexus Fanatic
What's the difference? Simple. The Azera has FWD....all else equal, that means better wet-snow traction. The RWD Genesis sedan is designed more to compete with RWD BMW/Mercedes sedans.....which, IMO, it does fairly well, though of course, it lacks the BMW's superb power steering and ride/handling combination. The FWD Azera competes with the Toyota Avalon, Lexus ES350, and Buick Lucerne.....though less with the ES than the other two.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-01-10 at 08:24 PM.
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#11
Lexus Champion
The FWD vs. RWD difference with the Genesis makes sense I guess, if there is a wide enough price gap between the two.
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2012 HYUNDAI GRANDEUR/ AZERA interior
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