how many people have the ultimate package

[jimmygez1961]

i wonder how many people have the ultimate package that are kinda mad that they will not get apple car play or android i know i am

 

[getagrip15]

Right here!!!

 

[AustinTX]

Here.

And I am waiting to read the first comment from someone who will explain why I shouldn't be disappointed in Hyundai for ignoring the people who purchased their top of the line most expensive Genesis (not Equus) product, just like they did in all the other threads discussing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

 

[lobsenza]

I have an ultimate. It is not a huge issue for me, but I wish we had it.

 

[MikeyTG]

I have ultimate, not concerned about carplay/auto. The system does everything I need as is.

Later edit: So Android Auto requires a USB connection and does not work via bluetooth? In that case I would not use it anyway. I don't even plug in to charge.

 

[NavyBus]

I have ultimate. Not disappointed since I purchased knowing we're unlikely to have it, but would be appreciative if it becomes an option.

 

[ksoze]

Disappointed, but still happy with the car choice and never expected it if it was not on the car when I bought it..

Also, I do not like plugging in my phone each time in the car, so until that changes, not sure ho much I would have used CP anyway. With an iPhone, I would not get Google Nav and Maps but do have Siri Eyes Free which allows for much of the functionality.

 

[Stocks2k]

I am disappointed but bought the car knowing what it had and didn't have. I think it is a bit shortsighted of Hyundai to not support the early adopters of the top tier of the Genesis.

 

[Nikgen]

It is disappointing as I would love to dump the iPhone (not a fan) and get an Android. However, without AA support, I'd lose the Siri Eyes Free type of functionality that I do like and use. The bigger thing for me is Waze - I would love to have that on the Nav screen with AA. I guess I'll just have to keep running it on my phone which is a little kludge.

That said, I'm still glad I got the Ultimate as the HUD alone is worth the extra cost. Throw in the matte wood/real aluminum and better stereo system and I have no regrets on choosing the highest trim level. In addtion, I drove several non-Ultimate loaners and absolutely HATED the touch only interface. Using the DIS controller is a WAY better experience and makes interacting with the system much easier - especially when driving.

I feel that it was bad planning/design in the first place to have created a situation where the buyers of the most expensive trim level on Hyundai's flagship sedan don't get a useful upgrade while lower trim level buyers do. Hyundai never put it in writing officially, but in many contacts had indicated it was coming. They also promised downloadable apps which, largely, never appeared - in fact, they took the ones that were there away. This all (along with the fact that I'm on my second G2 due to quality/dealer service issues), leaves a bad taste and I'm unsure I'd sound my hard earned cash on another Genesus vehicle.

 

[srobak]

Really? Another thread on this? :/

I have the Ultimate, AWD... and while disappointed - I am certainly not mad. Pretty much any feature I would need out of AA I can do on the phone while bluetoothed... including nav (Waze) and music. I have no complaints. But I will look forward to having it on my G90 in a few years.

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[javierdos]

I have ultimate also, here in Spain is the only version possible, an also the same in others country,s in Europe

Best Regards

 

[Mike B]

Be interesting to have access to HMA stats on how many GENESI of each package are made..both for the AA debacle and general knowledge....especially for the US since cars appear to be equipped differently by country Then we would not have to speculate...

 

[kn5owa]

i wonder how many people have the ultimate package that are kinda mad that they will not get apple car play or android i know i am

By inference, does this mean that my non-ultimate has these features?

 

[pjwr2004]

i wonder how many people have the ultimate package that are kinda mad that they will not get apple car play or android i know i am

I have a 5.0 Ultimate in Montecito Blue. Very disappointed that this feature is not being brought to my car!

 

[SterlingDave]

I have a 3.8 ultimate. Really don't care about android play and I don't do Apple.

 

[SterlingDave]

Oops, got to update my sig....sorry.

 

[jimmygez1961]

i would call up hyundai and make a complaint i feel i spent 50 grand on a car i did

 

[Pamplona/Beige]

Ultimate and supremely pleased with my vehicle. I've never heard of a car manufacturer retrofitting anything other than a recall.

Why people feel entitled to someth they didn't pay for is beyond me. Volvo is harming extra, like $350.00 for Apple Play.

I have not seen any comments on the multiple threads about this topic saying they would pony up the cash if it were at all possible to get the feature added.

 

[AustinTX]

Ultimate and supremely pleased with my vehicle. I've never heard of a car manufacturer retrofitting anything other than a recall.

Why people feel entitled to someth they didn't pay for is beyond me. Volvo is harming extra, like $350.00 for Apple Play.

I have not seen any comments on the multiple threads about this topic saying they would pony up the cash if it were at all possible to get the feature added.

I would happily pay $350 to get Android Auto retrofitted to my 2015 Genesis "Ultimate" - the navigation system data and route finding as well as the voice recognition ability in my car is utter crap (my 2005 Audi A6 was better on both fronts, so was my 2013 Chrysler 300C), and apparently to get that working a little better I need to fork over $219 ($149 when on sales just before a new version comes out) every time they update the maps. Google Maps is better (route finding), and always up to date, and free.

Add to that the fact that they removed the ability to add "Apps" to the BlueLink (or whatever that's called) and the "Ultimate" doesn't seem so ultimate anymore.

It's very disappointing that the people who paid a premium for the Ultimate trim are apparently getting the shaft on this. I lease my current Genesis, and if this keeps up I'll go back to another brand that cares more about it's customers.

That's my point of view, and I really don't care that other people don't mind that they are getting treated worse than the customers who purchased a Base model for a significantly lower amount of money. If the stuff in my car was working as expected (navigation and voice recognition), I wouldn't mind as much - but the technology in my "Ultimate" spec vehicle doesn't feel ultimate at all - Android Auto fixes most of that (I rent Sonatas with Android Auto every other week - so I have some experience with that).

If Hyundai wants the Genesis experience to be a "premium" experience, they should take care of their best customers (i.e. the ones that purchased the more expensive vehicles - Equus and Genesis Ultimate) first. That's what my airline does - frequent fliers and business/first class passengers are given better treatment than people who purchased the lowest fare tickets - better seats, better food, better in-flight service, early boarding, lounge access, etc. That's how you build loyalty and encourage people to be repeat customers. I lease a new vehicle every 2-3 years - if this experience continues it will not be a Genesis.

 

[NavyBus]

Ultimate as well.