Hyundai Genesis

[PranK]

Not usually a topic on SAU, I get that but I just looked these up on Carsales and it kinda surprised me.

First of all, the Mac-Daddy model will set you back $90-freaking-k!!

Second of all, its a RWD! With a fair bit of power.

Is this platform from another manufacturer? Mercedes perhaps?

Just seems like a mighty step for a small-car manufacturer to leap, making $90k RWD's all of a sudden.

Anybody know much about them?

[GTofuS-T]

It would appear as though they're targeting that market http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-hyundai-genesis-review-ultimate-pack-31853

[PranK]

It would appear as though they're targeting that market http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-hyundai-genesis-review-ultimate-pack-31853

I love this; "Our car had the $22,000 Ultimate package"

Thats a 'package' worth as much as a brand new base Corolla!

[PranK]

Also a very impressive review.

[Leroy Peterson]

saw one in person a while ago just as they came out, looked nice, really liked the sunroof.

apparently people in the US been tuning them and getting decent numbers.

[PranK]

Yeah, left-hand-drive models get the V8.

Lots of Genesis Hire Cars in Sydney. I agree they look great.

[JZP]

I thought I read Hyundai went all out and built it from the ground up themselves, just to prove they could.

One of the reviews said it was a lard arse and too expensive considering the competition.

[KiwiRS4T]

Looks similar to a ten year old Nissan Teana/Maxima but for twice the price

[V28VX37]

I like the Genesis, seen a few on the road, they've got a nice presence. The Aston-esque badging is a little much though.

[GH05T]

took a mates for a drive a little while back, not too bad. they feel expensive enough and have a bit of poke of course but i couldn't justify the price tag.

not when you can buy a jag or turbo merc. or plenty of faster cars if thats your thing.

good to see their breaking through to that market though. looking good for their future cars i must say.

[10 4]

^I think they specifically chose NA because of smoothness...

Price seems good when its S class / A8 / 7 series size and options?

Love me badge snobs... Its basically a Lexus but cheaper imo. (And won't break like the Germans will.)

Edited November 18, 2015 by 10 4