Hyundai Genesis Wins North American Car Of The Year Award

congrats to hyundai!

— lakerfan213 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 1:10:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Earned and deserved!

— Kthorn (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 2:39:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Hyundai is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Next comes the coupe!

— 4ron (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 1:40:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

descent car at a descent price why not?

— 1UAW (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 3:15:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Descent? Does that mean that it is falling?
Call me naive, but why does this not go to a North American car maker?

— kornholio (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 4:10:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Don't COTY awards usually go to a vehicle that has brought something new to the market?
The Genesis is just offering whats already available but selling on no margin.
Can anyone even prove its a Hyundai?

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/11/2009 11:00:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Congratulations Hyundai. Further proof that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It worked for Lexus (and Infinity on a longer time table). Timing also helps a lot. It appears the timing for Genesis seems to have been remarkably spot on. Interesting I think. Again, remember Lexus? Clearly, it appears, that the definition of the word 'Genesis' has taken root deep into the soul of this company. Silly thought? Well remember where they were a mere 10 years ago? Now the pressure is on to see what they will do next with not only the 'Genesis' line, but the entire range as well. Don't bet against them.
In my own experience with Hyundai, I have had 5 of there vehicles over the years. Each one better than the last. Perfect, no. But always improving, getting closer and closer to there competition. In fact, the last one I had was the best car I ever owned in one critical area: it never had a single problem. A compliment I can not make about any of the other New cars I have had in my life (over 20 so far). Period. No matter what brand name it may have been.

— Autoknologist (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 4:36:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hyundai got thrown a bone here. The Big3 debacle left a bad taste in many people's mouths, so no domestic car was going to get COTY. While there were some exciting cars coming out of the Jap and European arena, those who select the COTY most likely wanted to give Hyundai some legitimacy among the big boys. (Go ahead and deboost me, you brainwashed Hyundai whores.)

— BSBB (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 3:29:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I dont see anything new with the Genesis, its simply a copycat to get noticed. The reviews for it have been less than impressive. While I dont agree it should of won NACOTY, its still a step up for Hyundai. Would I buy it over a Mercedes or Audi? No chance. Id consider the new Taurus or Fusion over this as well.

— Obliv (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 4:07:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hyundai,
The only name on this car is Genesis. Must be a new manufacturer otherwise Hyundai would put their name on it.

Just like LG and Samsung TVs, nothing new, just a lower price.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 6:54:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

You need more proof?
www.toyota.ca and www.hyundaicanada.ca

Look at the spec sheets. The base Avalon and Genesis have identical features (same price). Both Premiums have the same features except Genesis gives you bigger wheels and Xenon headlamps (hardly cutting edge), Avalon is $2000 more. The top tier Avalon and Genesis Tech package have the same features (except wheels and Xenon), Avalon is $80 (yes, $80) more.
The only thing Genesis has is a V8 which I doubt will sell that well.

So tell us again why this car is such a marvel aside from its perceived value?

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 7:08:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

not a hyundai fan but congrats to hyundai on a car that well deserves it.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2009 11:55:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"Genesis: Too embarassed to be related to a Hyundai!"

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2009 9:20:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1