2020 Genesis G90 teases its refreshed face
01-26-20, 09:17 AM
#346
Lexus Fanatic
I saw a silver LS the other day. Then a black on beige LS500. It’s strange, I like the LS design a lot, then I question some of it (especially the remote touch part). I think the LS is a better flagship than the G90...it projects a higher image. (imo). The G90 is probably the more satisfying model, but the LS was sort of designed to be more emotional (hence) the thoughts that I like it sometimes, then not sometimes.
I'm able to tell when something has buzz and doesn't, thanks. G90 had a lot of buzz, people sitting in it, gawking at the back seat, walking by and saying "wow this is the new Genesis" and the LS just sat there with nobody looking at it. Did not help it was an F Sport and quite plain, and a low option model.
Genesis also had two G70s there and a G80, and even the old G80 got more interest than the Lexus vehicles. Even a gorgeous red LC just sat there with no love.
02-24-20, 03:51 PM
#347
Lexus Fanatic
Stopped by a Hyundai dealer today because they had a Limited model Palisade I could drive. They had several new G90s, all of which had the previous gen wheels on them. Salesperson said they swap all the wheels on their inventory and that its a zero cost swap. The refresh G90 looked much better on the jet blade style wheels.
02-24-20, 06:02 PM
#350
Lexus Fanatic
Not quite. Yes, Genesis dealerships are a lot more widespread now, but there are still some smaller Hyundai shops that, for whatever reason, don't carry them...Fairfax Hyundai is one example.
I suspect that it is either because they don't have enough customer-parking or facilities to cater to what Genesis management feels is necessary for customers, or that the owners just don't want to spend the money to upgrade their facilities to Genesis levels. Genesis of Chantilly and Genesis of Springfield, for example, are both impressive shops....far nicer than what the Fairfax Hyundai shop would be with a Genesis franchise.
Last edited by mmarshall; 02-24-20 at 06:40 PM.
02-24-20, 06:24 PM
#351
Lexus Fanatic
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02-24-20, 06:37 PM
#352
Lexus Fanatic
All of them around here sell them now, but all our dealers are pretty nice.
BTW the dealer I was at today had no Genesis branding at all but still had G90s
BTW the dealer I was at today had no Genesis branding at all but still had G90s
02-25-20, 07:57 AM
#353
Lexus Test Driver
Stopped by a Hyundai dealer today because they had a Limited model Palisade I could drive. They had several new G90s, all of which had the previous gen wheels on them. Salesperson said they swap all the wheels on their inventory and that its a zero cost swap. The refresh G90 looked much better on the jet blade style wheels.
Pretty smart that your dealership is doing that though as the rims are really subjective; no grill swap-out? hehe....
02-25-20, 08:11 AM
#354
Lexus Champion
There is a large Hyundai/Genesis dealer not too far from me. They show 32 Genesis on hand. Two days ago I drove past the dealership and still no Genesis signs other than a sandwich board sign out in front at the curb. This is an area with Lexus, MB, Audi, Jaguar/LR/ Lincoln and Infiniti all in the same area (BMW is a few blocks up the street). You'd think they'd have some signage on the building by now..
02-25-20, 09:43 AM
#355
Lexus Fanatic
I will admit, seeing the Genesis cars sitting there in an unmarked dealership that had no luxury feel or trappings at all next the Elantras absolutely diminished them...
02-25-20, 10:43 AM
#358
Lexus Champion
Coming to the potential buyer is a good idea, but if someone is shopping for a luxury brand and is visiting dealers etc. the presentation is important. The Lexus dealership directly across the street from the Genesis dealer near me was just remodeled even though it was built new about 8 years ago. It's very attractive vs. the Genesis sign out near the curb. Maybe this dealership will make some improvements but I was surprised that they hadn't yet.
02-25-20, 10:50 AM
#359
Lexus Fanatic
Coming to the potential buyer is a good idea, but if someone is shopping for a luxury brand and is visiting dealers etc. the presentation is important. The Lexus dealership directly across the street from the Genesis dealer near me was just remodeled even though it was built new about 8 years ago. It's very attractive vs. the Genesis sign out near the curb. Maybe this dealership will make some improvements but I was surprised that they hadn't yet.
02-25-20, 04:37 PM
#360
There is a large Hyundai/Genesis dealer not too far from me. They show 32 Genesis on hand. Two days ago I drove past the dealership and still no Genesis signs other than a sandwich board sign out in front at the curb. This is an area with Lexus, MB, Audi, Jaguar/LR/ Lincoln and Infiniti all in the same area (BMW is a few blocks up the street). You'd think they'd have some signage on the building by now..