Who should Feel More Threatened By The Upcoming Genesis Coupe? BMW or Infiniti

Neither. If the Genesis coupe impacts anything it will be the 370Z.

And why all the pictures of modded Genesis Coupes?

— 222max (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:30:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Confuscious say, the more car pics the merrier

— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:44:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I would say Acura.

Genesis Coupe is basically the Integra.

— monkeyrun (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:46:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

YTF is a minivan parked next to the IS and Genesis coupe? Hyundai has the better and sportier proportion over the G37. Both g37 and Genesis has a much better looking interior to the 335. Hyundai still needs work on interior color coordination.

— Badgewhore (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:49:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

No one should fear of any korean or chineese auto manifacturer...even if they buld a spaceship on wheels..!

— medrad (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 1:10:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The nissan should be worried. The Genesis looks better inside and out, and offers (according to insideline) similar driving feel, for less money.

— tattedtwice (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 1:28:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Both. If they know what's good for them.

— Epik (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 2:21:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

The Genesis Coupe is nearly a carbon-copy of the G37. A real car enthusiast would be disgusted by Hyundai's display.

— kut17 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 2:40:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Neither should be worried..

— BJS470 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 2:46:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Um, none

— motor1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 3:06:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The Genesis and G37 are like birth twins but one has a mole and one doesn't. The way Hyundai is basically flat out stealing the inspiration of designs from almost every other car maker should be considered copyright infringement. It's almost even uncomfortable now and with sketches of the new Equus coming out and that car being the exact replica of the LS front-end, RL rear end and Maxima profile, where will it end?

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 3:21:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

lol Who the hell said the BMW 335 has an inferior interior to the Genesis. Have you ever even seen a bmw up close? gotta be kidding me right now *dead*

— jonmartin (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:10:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I think G37 coupe, as both are nearly identical. Higher displacment V6s, look similar(hyundai copied), many standard features, a lot cheaper than competitors like 3 series and A5. So they are built with almost same priniciples so they'll attract similar buyers i think.
As for majority here in Middle East, genessis should be atleast 20-25K dirhams($5-7K) less than equivalent G37, then only it will work.

Hyundai reputation is still not very strong, for example i have seen like 8 genesis so far on roads and on 2 occasions the hyundai badge was missing from the bootlid(owner removed it or fell down. i don't know) also a neighbouring showroom got a genesis for more than 2 months now. It's not sold yet.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:43:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Dude.. its not a Minivan.. its VW GTI I suppose.. and neways, guess the Genesis coupe is not even closer to G and 3 series at least just by the looks of it.. - the finish, the aesthetics - anyday G is better!

— Bimmer3er (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 8:23:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

BMW 335i feel threated by the Genesis Coupe? Yeah right. The 335i coupe is the best of the best. Infiniti has nothing to worry about the Genessis is a clone of the G37.

— BM3W (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 8:57:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Well, one of the first sentence said "...and you know it [Genesis Coupe]will deliver great bang for buck."

Then the passage goes to say "And the Infiniti G37 coupe is great bang for the buck..."

So by simple logic, doesnt this mean that the Genesis is in the same target market (bang for the buck).

Truthfully, neither should be worried as shoppers of G37 and 3er will not cross-shop a Hyundai.

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 9:27:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

After putting my own hands on a genesis for the first time and seeing the materials and workmanship it is clear to me that the genesis is like a better Toyota Avalon, but it is still a good car, not great.

— 1UAW (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 10:26:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It's been a while since I've posted, but I believe this article needs some BMW input.

After looking at the pictures, the Genesis is a good looking car. If I was an Infiniti driver I would be happy that another company is trying to create a car that looks the exact same, as I would consider it a compliment. My problem with the Genesis (sedan and coupe) is that Hyundai is trying to claim they are a premium luxury producer. The wood finishes are cheap, the car does not handle, the technology is lacking, and truth be told you can't just wake up one day and claim to be a luxury carmaker. It takes years of research and development and reputation building to get to that stage. BMW, Mercedes, and Audi put more money into producing a vehicle, than what it would cost to buy a finished Hyundai product. Hyundai has a winner, but seriously stick to your level of competition. Hyundai vs. the Big Three is like going to a gun fight with no bullets.

— BMWSLSMN (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 10:49:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I don't think a lot of 3-series buyers will be considering a Hyundai.

— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 10:51:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

That's even more ridiculous because the A5 and CLK(!) are more of touring coupes than sporty coupes. The CLK is also $30K more, A5/S5 $20K-30K more.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 2/9/2009 11:32:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I do think that this car will impact the Nissan 370Z more than anything else along with the Mustang.
Maybe the G, but not so much the 3 series coupe, the A5 and the upcoming E-Class coupe.

— AlexTx (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 11:26:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Alex, you're right. The new Genesis Coupe will compete more with the 370Z because Hyundai is just beginning to develop the brand cache it wants and deserves. However, give Hyundai some time. The Koreans are a determined group.

— 4ron (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 11:39:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

OBVIOUSLY INFINITI. BMW's don't get threatened by anything that's not an Audi, Benz, or Porsche. And all you little fan boys out there... don't even bother trying to tell me anything about Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus and Acura. Hyundai's not a Luxury brand yet... so until they prove themselves worthy I'll be classifying them as an economic brand.

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:47:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Honestly this car isnt a threat at all to the BMW 3 series coupe, way to much of a price difference between the 3 and the G37 let alone the Genesis. The Genesis is aimed directly at the G37 coupe Car magazine even said they feel just alike the sound, the drive, everything about the 2 cars seems alot alike which Im sure was intentional. The genesis coupe has the same goal as the G coupe also performance, rear wheel drive at a value price. The 3 series coupe, A5, Clk, seem to out class the G37 in every other regard luxury quality, refinement to name a few, and the S5, and 335i out performs it but than again they are both much more expensive which puts the G37 more in line with the Genesis coupe, which im sure will be a great car.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 12:47:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It's a pleasure to watch how some German cars fanboys pass gas on AutoSpies writing nonsense about the Genesis line, feeling the H.E.A.T from this car. One of them says "Genesis coupe does not handle", not knowing recently BMW was beaten in terms of handling by a Skoda (cheaper Volkswagen) in the Auto Zeitung comparison and is constantly beaten by modern Audis, meanwhile first tryouts of this Hyundai praised the way it drives. The other claims "wood in Genesis is cheap". Which is subjective while the fact that 38k USD Genesis V8 is much quieter when cruising than 54k USD Audi A6 4.2 and 59k USD Mercedes E550 is very OBJECTIVE. But what else could fanboys say when they're pressed against the wall by hard facts, eh? And yes, Genesis coupe targets 3er coupe, A5/S5, CLK as well in the same fashion Genesis sedans is poised at A6/5er/E, only those Hyundais are miles better value and likely much more reliable.

— downtoearth (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 1:17:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Having recently been in the market for a G37 myself, this is in general what I think. I find it kind of annoying as to how close the Genesis coupe and the G37 look. In a way its almost disgusting. While I am sure the Genesis is a going to be a good car though, I would never cross-shop those cars. My choices for when I started shopping were either a 335 or a G37, finally settling on the G37. As mentioned above the only people who should be worried about the compeition are mustangs, and I don't really think 370Z so much as the altima coupes. Hyundai really needs to start making their own cars rather than just copying others though.

— raptor911 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 1:43:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

to compare a G37/370Z to the Genesis coupe is out of bounds. hyundai is just trying to play catch up now and i still think they have a lot of it still to do. im not saying the hyundai is a bad car, but i think they should aim a bit lower.

— maximafan1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 2:16:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Well the Genesis coupe certain looks the part. I think it would be more of a threat to the G37. Even though the lights look nothing alike , something about the whole car reminds me of the Infiniti. However, Hyundai again has done an awesome job with the coupe.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 3:26:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Infiniti much more than BMW, since it currently occupies the "more bang for the buck" position.

— mkaresh (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 3:41:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I know there are obvious drivetrain differences---fwd vs. rwd---but I can see buyers x-shopping the Genesis w/ the Accord Coupe.

— SimonS (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 3:54:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Imagine the Genesis lead...now, what will they do next? There is no one to copy. Who will they look to for inspiration?

Imagine you were lead by an incapable boss at work; who were elected by idiots. That's the Genesis.

Imagine your buddy, who copied your homework, is not recognised for his good work... He now leads a team to build a spacecraft...LOL. That's the Genesis.

— Chaos29 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:08:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

^, I meant "now" and not "not"

— Chaos29 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:09:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I think it is a threat to both Companies. The Genesis coupe is in good competition with Infinitis G37. They have its similarities based on design and not to mention performance. I think that Hyundai is really stepping up to the plate considering that Acura WILL NEVER be considered a luxury brand.

— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:28:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Neither.Hyundai dealers suck!Cars have to be sold.Salespeople at hyundai dealers don't know shit about cars,and their service sucks.I promise you these car's are crap they won't last.

— truthpursuit (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:42:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Hmmm, the proportions and dimensions of the Hyundai and Infiniti look so close. How close are they? OK, I think it is more of a threat to the G37 because of price.

— tkindred (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 4:52:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The Hyundai looks better than the G37 imo. In one of the pics the G37 looks dorky and doofy. The redesigned G37 always looked a little soft imo.

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 2/7/2009 6:50:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Who cares, its Korean so won't sell unless its discounted. Although i would say Infiniti might give a little shudder but not likely. BMW people only care about the badge, Infiniti people probably are the same hence they choose an Infiniti instead of a Nissan.

As for the peace of crap Korean copy, in Canada, they're already offering this Lexus killer at 2.9% for 72 months. Toyota won't even offer a $500 gas card on the Avalon.
http://www.hyundaicanada.com/Pages/SpecialOffer/SalesPromotions.aspx
They do offer no payments for 90 days though.

Here's the closest major dealership to me, its got 1 new vehicle special. A loaded '08 Avalon advertised with 8yr financing and estimated 7.9% APR, not exactly inviting now is it? And still no gas $500 card.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 2:40:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Honestly neither one should worry. The genesis coupe is not in the same class as the G37 and 3 series. The Genesis Coupe goes against cars like the Mitsubishi Eclipse and For Mustang. This care is basically for people wanting the new version of the Tiburon.

— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 11:15:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Neither company has anything to worry about. Even though the only Infinity i would currently consider is the G37,the new genesis does not pose a threat to Infinity or BMW at least not yet. The Genesis is a good start in the right direction,but it will be many years before hyundai gains a name equal to the two listed. On a side note i dont know why Infiniti is always being compared to BMW.Every BMW has great styling and performance whereas the only Infiniti that stands out in its class is the G37.Its been established the G doesnt beat the 3 series,end the debate and company comparison.

— rxh8me1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 2:37:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Excuse the spelling mistake in my last post. INFINITI not INFINITY lol.

— rxh8me1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 2:42:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i love how all the lil hyundai fan boy losers are de-boosting everyone whos telling nothing but the truth.

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 3:48:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

it's more of a Mustang/Camaro competitor in price. And no one has tested the Genesis coupe yet, so its performance is unknown.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/8/2009 4:45:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

That is what I was thinking. As the G37 and 3 series are in the same class, if one is cross shopped, then they will both be cross shopped as both are identical in features, speed, and options!! However, I don't see anyone cross shopping these two cars with the Genesis, so I don't think either one needs to worry about anything.

— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/9/2009 1:39:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Even if BMW should be cross-shopped, it won't for price and image reasons (unless the person is just dreaming about the BMW). It won't be cross-shopped. Many people won't be aware of the Genesis coupe to cross shop it in the first place. Those looking at a Mustang, RX-8, G37, and probably the Altima & Accord coupe SHOULD give it consideration

— PPower (View Profile)

Posted on 2/9/2009 10:32:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The G37. There are some over the top Infiniti faithful, but not huge numbers so they will be cross shopped.

Most BMW crazys won't even look at an Audi so the Hyundai will be invisible to them. It could be better in every way (which it isn't) and it still wouldn't make their radar screen.

— Krazeeddd (View Profile)

Posted on 2/9/2009 1:04:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The G37 and 3 series are always cross shopped, and I don't see someone interested in buying one of those cross shopping it with the Genesis coupe. This car will be cross shopped with the Eclipse, Mustang, and even though it is FWD, the Altima Coupe.

— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/9/2009 1:36:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Neither company needs to worry now...I wouldn't be so sure in 5 years though.

— Caraficionado (View Profile)

Posted on 2/10/2009 1:24:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1