Detroit Auto Show Unveiling Thread

[Vince2]

I'm looking for pictures of the suspension.... How different is it than the previous generation.

 

[Mark_888]

I'm looking for pictures of the suspension.... How different is it than the previous generation.

According to the feature sheet (link above) the 5.0 V8 has an optional suspension with continuous damping control. That suspension is adjustable and has a sport mode setting.

 

[GenesisCaptain]

Since woodgrain means plastic that looks like wood, I am assuming that metalgrain is plastic that looks like metal. I know on some trim levels, they will have real aluminum trim, but maybe on base model those are just plastic that looks like metal.

I'm sure that is exactly what it means, because the up-level has "genuine aluminum" instead of the metalgrain for the same items. The term "metalgrain" just looks especially moronic to me.

 

[gameday22]

According to the options / features:

LED taillights.....they don't look to be LED unless they are referring to the blinkers under the taillight itself.


No LED fog light option for the V6?.....kinda stupid.

 

[427435]

Lots of neat stuff. I sure don't want to buy one the first year or two. I really prefer my cars in my garage and not the dealers.

 

[jcox12]

I saw one pic with 3D navigation. Is that an option on the 9.2" SD Navigation?

 

[Vince2]

I looked at close up photos of the new 2015 Genesis wheels and surprise, surprise the 3.8 is outfitted with the Dunlop 5000M tire! What is it that designers/testers see in this tire that we are missing? This tire is universally (well almost) panned here on the forum and on the Tirerack website it registers dead last in its category. There has to be something that these smart, accomplished designers see in this tire that we the end users don't. This reminds me of reading about the "best" wine or beer in Consumer Reports and then tasting that winning sample and just not understanding why it won. I just don't get it. I think we Genesis owners single handedly wrecked the rating of the Dunlop 5000M in Tirerack's surveys. There must be some aspect/property of a rigid tire that designers and hard core sport car fans appreciate that most of us everyday drivers are missing.

 

[blktiger12]

Was it just me or was the North American release very bland, uninspiring and demotivating?

Even the color choices of vehicles shown, without headlights on etc. looked weak.

Actually, started appreciating the current R-spec even more after seeing the v8 non-Rspec version...LMBO

 

[StangKiller]

I looked at close up photos of the new 2015 Genesis wheels and surprise, surprise the 3.8 is outfitted with the Dunlop 5000M tire! What is it that designers/testers see in this tire that we are missing? This tire is universally (well almost) panned here on the forum and on the Tirerack website it registers dead last in its category. There has to be something that these smart, accomplished designers see in this tire that we the end users don't. This reminds me of reading about the "best" wine or beer in Consumer Reports and then tasting that winning sample and just not understanding why it won. I just don't get it. I think we Genesis owners single handedly wrecked the rating of the Dunlop 5000M in Tirerack's surveys. There must be some aspect/property of a rigid tire that designers and hard core sport car fans appreciate that most of us everyday drivers are missing.

They see the fact that they are uber cheap when bought in bulk and can use this to keep the overall cost of the car down... Then, three years later, when the car becomes cheaper to produce they will throw on Michelin's... Dumb

 

[tompass]

I had my car two days and took off the Dunflops. Traded up to Bridgestones.

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[Vince2]

Maybe Stang. But wouldn't any tire, bought in the volumes that car makers buy, be bought at an "uber" cheap, VOLUME cost? There has got to be more to the choice of Dunlops than price. The makers of BMW insist on shoeing them with run flats and, if the bimmer forum is representative, the end users/owners hate them.

I'm not trying to hi-jack the thread. I thought that many of the changes in the Genesis were implemented after user input and a change in tire would certainly follow.

 

[Vince2]

tompass that's probably a record! I drove my first Genesis home and thought the tires must be way over inflated. They were BUT that wasn't the only reason they rode ruff! I didn't change them out for another 7 thousand miles. Michelin Primacy's replaced my OEM Dunlops.

 

[tompass]

Did get an excellent trade in allowance on Dunlops.

 

[Rudderman98]

Lets not turn this thread into what tire is "this" or "that" fellas. There are enough threads covering this issue.

I am still at a crossroads with the new design. My lease is up this summer and I have to decide if I want to go back to Hyundai or another brand.

Must do the touchy, feely, and drive before I can post judgement and make an honest decision.

 

[Rudderman98]

Lots of neat stuff. I sure don't want to buy one the first year or two. I really prefer my cars in my garage and not the dealers.

My sentiments exactly Mark. That's why I waited two years before I pulled the trigger on my '11.

 

[car1]

Am I the only person that doesn't like that front grill? Maybe I need to see it in person.

 

[Aquineas]

Am I the only person that doesn't like that front grill? Maybe I need to see it in person.

You are ostracized from the internet if you don't like it ;-).

Kidding obviously. I am with you in that I want to see it in person before I pass final judgement. I love the seats though.

 

[Gunkk]

The car has chrome up front and on the sides, but none in back. The back end has too much Elantra in it. Needs more chrome.

My first two mods: Wings on the tail, and a chrome accent piece for under the wings between the tail lights.

 

[shagnat]

Am I the only person that doesn't like that front grill? Maybe I need to see it in person.

Nope. And so far not real fond of the extra long hood. Maybe in person it looks different/better.

 

[shagnat]

Sure hope that info is fluid.

The torque of the V8 is too much for the AWD. It's only available on the V6 and even the V6 w/AWD is detuned slightly.