so is it going to be called the Hyundai Genesis or is Genesis going to be a new brand under Hyundai?

 

From the looks of it I think it's a brand under Hyundai.

Either way... good job!!

 

It looks great but until we get a drive we won't know. The Sonata looks like a competitor to the Accord until you drive them... and then you will pick the Honda every time. I would love to have a MB with a Korean price but only with good driving dynamics.

 

Here are a few more.. The IS250 was underpowered and didn't have enough leg room for my daughter

If this has some balls and the price is right.. I'd rock it over an Accord V6. I loved my 00 Accord but I see the new accords at every stoplight now

 

Here's a few more from the korean sales catalog:
















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The photoshopped one looks fabulous. Very elegant indeed. That's what the 5-Series should've looked like!

 

I agree..lol That car looks great in black. I'm sure the wheels helped too. I wont forget you coined the term "Hyundai Generic" JonBoy...

 

+3 on the photoshopped one. The FIRST thing I thought when I saw that was E60. In fact I almost had to double-take it to make sure it wasn't.

The Genesis could be Hyundai's most important car. The range of engine choices and powertrain updates I think finally solidifies Hyundai's status as a real player now. They're no Toyota, but they really aren't anything to joke about anymore. Now they just need to get off their ass and build a hybrid/diesel/green machine.

 

I think the move to RWD instead of staying with FWD like Honda/Toyota will REALLY set them apart.

I mean look at Acura. I love their cars but you have to be ok with driving the ONLY "luxury" car that is still FWD.

RWD is an important step in maturing a carmaker's line.

And common.. this'll get a ton of support from the domestic crowd who always complains about asian cars being V6's and FWD.

I'm really geeked.. can't wait to drive one.

It's like a properly done Chrysler 300 import. It's a "baller" car that can be had on a limited budget. You can get the 40k version, or the sub 30k version.

With this sedan looking so badass... man I'm geeked about the coupe also

 

bentley wants their emblem back, but very nice car!