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Spy Shots - Hyundai Genesis, inside and out
Testing of Hyundai's highly-anticipated Genesis rear-drive, V-8-powered sedan continues, with the latest prototypes of the vehicle spotted recently in both California and Michigan. Chaz Stevens recently caught a Genesis mule outside a Huntington Beach hotel, with KGP's spies snagging another in the Detroit area, scoring the first snaps of the prototype's updated interior.

On the inside, the overall dash design is similar to those spied on earlier prototypes, although there have been several interior changes that have centered on updating the Genesis' electronic functions.

A dial setup similar to systems that have been popping up on several luxury brands is now evident below the transmission selector and will more than likely control numerous features in the large navigation screen setup. It remains to be seen if Hyundai has learned lessons from systems such as iDrive and has made its system easy-to-use and understand.

The wood rim steering wheel features multiple controls, the stereo dials have been revised, and according to the KGP spies, the instrumentation will use an electroluminescent display similar to that pioneered on Lexus vehicles... Read Article



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lexusis350lexusis350 - 7/26/2007 7:51:59 PM
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If this car really will be around $30k, then it's a piece of junk.

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jeffy210jeffy210 - 7/26/2007 10:36:05 PM
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Wasn't that exactly how Lexus broke into the luxury market? By starting with near-luxury offerings that were reasonably priced?


w209w114w209w114 - 7/27/2007 10:08:14 AMView My AgentSpace
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43LE

Lexus DID NOT offer a better product back in 1989. Man the BS here, as bimmermike will say is "REAL THICK"


1970toyotamarc1970toyotamarc - 7/27/2007 3:59:06 PM
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You German fans have short memories. DO you know what BMW was putting out in 1989? Do you remember the slow, over-priced yupie-mobile called the 3 series? How about the 6 series that hadnt been updated in a decade. How about the flagship 7 series wihout an 8 cylinder engine? Now let's look at Benz. 190E anyone? I had one, biggest piece of junk I ever owned. Their flagship had been around for a good 8-9 years, with engines that still used '70s technology. Audi? Did they even have a flagship...the 5000 or 100-200 class? Believe me, the 5000 was not exactly the A8 of its era, not even when a V-8 was (finally) installed. The Audi was a good, sporty car, but was not even mentioned in the same breath as BMW and Benz. It would be several more years before Audi became a serious luxury player.

Lexus came on the scene with new, areodynamic (if a bit derivative) styling; high-tech, multi-valve engines; sumptuous and ergonomicaly sound interiors. Basically their products were SUPERIOR to most German products at the time, at a lowered price.

The Hyundai can offer none of this superiority, only a low price. And that won't cut it. The bar is simply too high. Lexus raised the bar in '89. The Germans, depending on your point of view, either matched or surpassed that. And again depending on your point of view, Lexus has either matched or exceeded this new bar. Where is Hyundai? Trying to keep up with the best offerings from Toyota, Volkswagen and even Ford and Chevy.

So enough of the b.s. about Lexus quaking in their boots, or about how Hyundai is following the Lexus formula. I know it makes you feel better, but really, get a clue.


AWDturboAWDturbo - 7/26/2007 7:54:04 PMView My AgentSpace
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Thats one expensive hyundai, that wont retain any value.

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TauronB2GTauronB2G - 7/26/2007 8:03:41 PM
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Did you notice on the interior shot that they have an iDrive like controller. Will this be the first Korean with a nav system?
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neutralneutral - 7/26/2007 8:25:53 PM
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I was in Greece a week ago and I saw a hyundai sonata with navigation.


w209w114w209w114 - 7/27/2007 10:13:25 AMView My AgentSpace
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I drive? It looks JUST like the Audi MMI (multi media interface)


paul3230paul3230 - 7/27/2007 12:26:55 AM
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Interior seems designed nice, but the materials still look a bit cheap. I give it to Hyundai for making great strides...just can't overcome paying more than 30k for one though..

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w209w114w209w114 - 7/27/2007 10:12:20 AMView My AgentSpace
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Theyre worried about Toyota/Lexus stealing their design just like they copied a bunch of others in the past.

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Bmw8terBmw8ter - 7/27/2007 1:35:15 AM
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I don't see $30k being extremely unreasonable. When the Nissan Altima 3.5 debuted in 2002, it costed $32k fully loaded, with a trash warranty to suck even more money out of the consumer; and it didn't have anything....I think the Bose Audio system and the V6 engine were the only percs the car had. I went with my wife when she bought hers.

How many sedans can you name, in the U.S., that are RWD with 300hp, for $30k and a huge warranty. I can't think of a single one; I could be wrong though.

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Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 7:58:14 AM
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In fact, LG has a high-end phone dubbed the LG Prada, using a very similar touchscreen UI that came out BEFORE the iPhone did.

The Koreans are very capable of producing great tech products.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 7/27/2007 9:20:42 AM
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I love samsung phones. I have one from cingu- whoops AT&T. i hope I can get a sync when its time. theyre just gr8

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w209w114w209w114 - 7/27/2007 10:10:36 AMView My AgentSpace
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Will,

That touch screen product intergrated with google maps will be an AMAZING feature on new car navigations. I love it my iphone. Saves space and has unlimited key configuration possibilities while making the most out of that big screen.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 7/27/2007 12:06:21 PM
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my dad has an iphone too, but the problem is tht when he trys to unlock it, it wont go, wont unlock... its a 4gb.

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Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 12:57:26 PM
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I typically don't like Apple, but despite that and my previous comment, I actually do have an iPhone.

"Revolutionary?" I don't think so, but the best multimedia, user-friendly, useful and prettiest phone ever? I'd say so.

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ElSparquitoElSparquito - 7/30/2007 12:02:09 PM
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OK, I'll agree that the Koreans (Japanese, too) have terrific electronic products. I'll also say that Hyundai has come pretty far since the days of the Scoupe, but comparing a Hyundai to a BMW is just silly using today's cars as a basis.

Having said that, can you drive a Samsung or Lucky Goldstar(LG)? Yes, those cheap Goldstar products from the past are the namebrand LG now.

Hyundai is making strides, but I have yet to see or drive a sporty Hyundai - Tiburon included.

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PlanBPlanB - 7/27/2007 11:27:32 AM
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I don't know why so many people are so negative of what Hyundai is doing right now. From the looks of these pics it seems to be turning into a great car. And besides, a company like Hyundai will keep the other top dogs in line making good cars at reasonable prices so everyone benefits from this.

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EnnNorakEnnNorak - 7/27/2007 1:42:39 PM
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Hyundai is on a roll. Friends who agonized over being seen in a Hyundai finally caved in to the highly competitive price and bought one. They are totally happy with their decision. I too am not above driving a Hyundai and I want a large powerful car with RWD and LSD. The new Genesis DOHC V8 meets this requirement in spades.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 7/27/2007 10:49:23 PM
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I can't distingush a judgement about this car with all the camo around it. so nothing can be said...

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