2015 Genesis Ultimate

[myasian]

Just got a letter from the dealer I purchased my 2011 genesis, the 2015 will be arriving in July.

 

[Mark_888]

Just got a letter from the dealer I purchased my 2011 genesis, the 2015 will be arriving in July.

New models don't automatically just show up, the have to be purchased by the dealer from Hyundai Motor America. It could be that your dealer does not plan to purchase any 2015's until July, possibly based on the number of 2013/2014 models already on his lot.

 

[YEH]

^ Also, some regions and specific dealerships will be offered the Genesis before others.

I had a G8 too. The seats and performance were nice. Other than that, it was a pile of garbage. I don't think I could ever bring myself to purchase another GM vehicle.

The G8 was meh, but the CTS is very, very nice and is the most dynamic handler in the midsize, luxury segment.

 

[calbear88]

Here's a Hyundai press website with specs, features, photos and videos of the new genesis. Notable specs are 3 inches less rear leg room compared to the previous model, and more standard features including navigation, blue link, acoustic laminated windshield front and rear windows, dual tier armrest storage box and rain sensing wipers.
http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/2015/Genesis/Highlights.aspx

 

[Mark_888]

Here's a Hyundai press website with specs, features, photos and videos of the new genesis. Notable specs are 3 inches less rear leg room compared to the previous model, and more standard features including navigation, blue link, acoustic laminated windshield front and rear windows, dual tier armrest storage box and rain sensing wipers.
http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/2015/Genesis/Highlights.aspx

Unfortunately, they don't show trim levels (Base, Premium, Tech, Ultimate, etc) or pricing.

 

[Mark_888]

I agree with the paranoia angle.However, Hyundai's marketing philosophy, or lack thereof, is frustrating. The sales manager at my dealer in Pittsburgh is virtually clueless about availability, pricing, models, AWD availability, etc.

You have to understand the situation and psychology of a car salesperson. They live for the moment and they need to sell stuff today to meet quotas, feed their family, etc. They are paid on commission and probably live month to month, so they don't give a sh_t about what you say you are going to do two months from now--they need to sell something today. When you start talking about a 2015 Genesis, that will just make it harder from him to move the 2013/2014 stock he already has, so some sales managers may claim ignorance about 2015 just to encourage someone to buy a Genesis today and clean out existing inventory. Even if they have heard something, they just don't have time to keep up with it if that takes away from all they things they have to do right now to close sales.

In another thread, it was mentioned in a link that automakers generally like to keep 60 days of inventory on hand, but the Genesis sedan has 119 days of inventory (based on sales volume), which is in the top 10 of all cars in terms of excess inventory.

 

[ksoze]

You have to understand the situation and psychology of a car salesperson. They live for the moment and they need to sell stuff today to meet quotas, feed their family, etc. They are paid on commission and probably live month to month, so they don't give a sh_t about what you say you are going to do two months from now--they need to sell something today.

Well said and very true. The ones who thrive in facts, figures and research whats coming (like us) would last one day and starve to death on a dealer showroom floor.