SPY PHOTOS: Can you guess what car this is?

maybe a maxima?

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:09:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Obviously not a BMW grill, but the proportions scream 5-series. I'd say you guys are right that this is a G37.

— 02WRX (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:10:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

This my friends is the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. Really sharp looking!!!!Thought for a minute it might be the next generation BMW 7 series, but it's the Hyundai Genesis without a doubt.

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:10:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Looking at it briefly, Im going with the Hyundai Genesis.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:11:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

For a second I thought it was some sort of BMW until I looked at the exhaust tips...I then knew it had to be either Japanese or Korean.

— SHOWTIME (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:14:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Any one know any 5 year old's? ;)

001

— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:40:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I compared the shots with earlier spy shots:
100% SURE!!
2009 INFINITI M37


Just kidding, it's the Hyundai Genesis...a dead ringer to the spy shots of a month ago.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:43:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I drove by South Coast Plaza about a week ago after I got my new kitty at the Huntington Beach Petsmart :)

Oh the car is the new Ford Taurus ;)

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 8:43:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The lines are definitely Nissan-ish but the new Hyundai appears to borrow from Nissan.

The only thing I know for sure is the car from which the pics were taken is a 997. (Side mirror and these feminine hips are dead giveaways.)

— ATrain (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 9:30:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Only Hyundai would blatantly copy BMW's 5-series profile to a tee including an identical hoffmiester kink or whatever and roof fin. This is shocking. I thought Hyundai wanted to establish itself as one of the world's top 5 carmakers. This is a definite step backwards.

Pathetic.

— rybo (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 9:38:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

At first it could've been an XF, an Infiniti, a BMW or even a mini Lexus, but yes I agree that it's the Genesis.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 11:04:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

looks like a redesigned lexus GS to me
look at the rear end pic and compare to GS taillights
also similar treatment in the c pillar to the current GS
Maybe mild facelift for '09?

— saintdiablosaint (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2007 11:37:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

To All who thought this is a copy, I have a several things to say about this car. I agree, it is not the most orginal design, but it is done in America. Also, the head designer was in charge of designing the new Audi TT.

I agree, the roof line is shared with BMW, but I also know that Infiniti uses the same line in its G sedan. So why are we blaming only Hyundai? Also, I have to say that I would reather have a good looking car rather than haveing an "original" design that is totally unacceptable. (Pontiac Aztech anyone?)
Anyhow, there is one thing that Hyundai did wrong. Why did they choose BMW 5-series to copy? It is simply the ugliest piece of design ever!!

So, let's not blame too much on them.

— 43yearoldvirgin (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 12:01:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

lexus gs!big mirrors,similar headlights to ls and bulky front hood similar to is and ls

— kkobty (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 1:12:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Its Nissan'ish for sure, Maxima becoming closer looking to the Infiniti G.

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 2:17:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It is CLEARLY the Genesis.

I bet the 00's already knew this, however a good ol' guessing game gets the hits.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 4:14:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think it's the upcoming maxima.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 4:31:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think its Lexus. GS facelift probably, the door lines are straight out of L Finesse as are what you can see of the headlights. The only thing that makes me cautious are the wing mirrors, lexus dont make them that small!

— ste_u6 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 4:44:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Looked like Infiniti G35 from the side shots, but the back lamps, and the front grill suggests to it being the new Hyundai genesis, if you look at some of the spy pics of hyundai genesis in carspyshots.net, then you guys will know that the grill is of the Genesis not an infiniti at all. And also the headlamps are not that of a g35 either.

— farabira1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 6:19:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The first clue would be to determine which manufacture has CA Distributor plates that are 17000...I cannot remember right now if it is Nissan or Hyundia (or maybe somebody else), but since Hyundai's HQ is right up the fwy from South Coast Plaza that is a safe bet, but Kia is located close by too.

— Occarnut (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 7:50:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

its a Hyundia

— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 8:51:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I'm sure somebody at Hyundai is smiling if they read the above posts.

First looks noted that the pics were a Nissan, BMW, Infiniti?...Nope, it's a Hyundai Genesis. This vehicle is due to rewrite the US-market perception of this company...in a big way.

— dumpsty (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 11:24:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

the rear and C pillar says Lexus GS350 all day long, someone said maybe it was 09 facelift. This is improbable as the GS underwent a facelift for 08. evrything from the rear and 3/4 view says lexus but the front end is highly anti lexus. i can only agree with everyone who says Hyundai Genesis

— chilipalmer (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 1:13:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

What about the new Kia Optima?

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 1:52:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I saw that car drive out of the Nissan/ Infinti facility the a week before the LA Auto Show. I live right down the street from there and you see all kinds of test mules running around. BTW, I was at the Shell station on Beach and I saw a Hyundai SUV with body cladding bags all over it. I was pulling in as the guy was getting gas and he had a Hyundai shirt on... To bad I didn't have my camera and my cell phone flash was not powerful enough...

— racer714 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/24/2007 9:54:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think it's Mercedes or a Lexus! look at the grill! it's a Lexus grill!

— SpeedfreakJoe (View Profile)

Posted on 11/25/2007 3:16:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Hmm interesting.. If you look at the side view, you get the thought its an Infinite or a Nissan, you can compare it to the altima or the G35 sedan. But it also resembles the GS. Also, the taillights look close to the ones on the GS.. The headlights on the other hand resemble a Nissan, and the Grill excludes BMW. and then...Wow! its a hyundai!!!!

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 11/25/2007 6:22:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Seeing that controversy seems to follow my post I am going to stir up the pot, this is the MMC for the Acura RL. Here are my reasons:

Side profile is identical to the Acura TSX, Rear window area is similar to new Accord

Front grill looks alot like the current RL. Bumper is not as pointy as past Acura's but with new predestrian impact laws the shift has been made to rounder fronts, also front profile looks alot like MDX.

Rear slope rear glass is almost identical to recent pictures of expected 2009 A

— mikeydred20 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/25/2007 10:43:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It's Hyundai Genesis for sure.

— MrGunFun (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:50:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Totally agree. Definitely the new Genesis. Coming soon to your local Htundai store, to terrorize the japanese competition.

— Autoknologist (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:25:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Hyundai (correct spelling, oops) is taking a play right out of the Lexus play book; Make a car that closely resembles the competition your aiming for. Pack it full of all the latest technology, gadgets and luxurty. Then sell it for way less than anyone else could even think of selling there's for. Mix in some great service as well (this will be there biggest challenge. The quality, as we all know, is now there) and WALA! instant success and presence in a market you never played in before. It worked like a champ for Lexus? Will it work like as well for Hyundai? HMMMM. Even though Toyota had the reputation at the time they chose to take the risk, they deicid (at least for the US market) to use a completely made up name. Hyundai is doing it under there own name! Gutsy. If it works as they believe it will, they will be the only manufacturer selling here in the US to sell vehicles in ALL classes of automobiles from entry level up to luxury under one banner!!. It will be interesting to how it plays out.

— Autoknologist (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:40:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1