2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Long-Term Road Test Update

[2010_vl]

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Long-Term Road Test Update

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q3/2009_hyundai_genesis_4.6-long-term_road_test_update

 

[nearwater]

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Long-Term Road Test Update

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q3/2009_hyundai_genesis_4.6-long-term_road_test_update

Thanks for sharing.
I think they hit the nail on the head.
Pretty much what I thought of my Genesis.
It ain't superior to a comparable sized German sports sedans, but still a better buy at the price range.
Best bang for the buck.

Dan

 

[Hghwy52]

From the article: "The Genesis is a smart luxury buy, particularly at a time when conspicuous consumption is out. But we’re still not sure how many people will think of Hyundai as a luxury brand in the future, in the way that they do with Lexus right now."

Lexus became a credible luxury brand by building credible competitors to the German brands. The first Lexus LS was featured in a number of comparisons with the BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class and acquitted itself well. I have yet to see a comparison test that pits the Genesis against such cars.

That may change with the Equus. Since it is aimed directly at the Lexus LS460, it will certainly be compared to that car and probably the Germans as well. If it does well, it may give Hyundai the confidence to move upmarket - it doesn't have that far to go - and finally take on the luxury cars. If Hyundai wants the Genesis to be compared to the luxury brands it will have to make it as good as them. Brand identification would still be a problem, of course, but losing the "almost as good as" label would be a good start.

 

[Sayantsi]

The Genesis just beat the ES350 in the latest Car and Driver issue, but it would still need to be compared to a GS and an LS since it can compete with them as well in different ways. I think the mags won't do those comparos though, they'll just wait for the Equus.

 

[YEH]

Lexus became a credible luxury brand by building credible competitors to the German brands. The first Lexus LS was featured in a number of comparisons with the BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class and acquitted itself well. I have yet to see a comparison test that pits the Genesis against such cars.

Edmunds compared the Genesis to the GS and while the Genesis hasn't appeared in direct comparisons, most reviews of the Genesis have mentioned the Germans and Lexus (a bit sad that no one ever seems to mention Infiniti).

Lexus became a credible luxury brand by building credible competitors to the German brands. The first Lexus LS was featured in a number of comparisons with the BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class and acquitted itself well.

The problem is that the LS400 was an F segment sedan (S Class, 7 Series) and not an E segment sedan (E Class and 5 Series).

While the LS400 did hold its own against the S Class and 7 Series (aside from not having the driving dynamics of the 7), keep in mind that much of the praise for the LS400 was for its ridiculously low initial MSRP.

 

[sandy]

Edmunds compared the Genesis to the GS and while the Genesis hasn't appeared in direct comparisons, most reviews of the Genesis have mentioned the Germans and Lexus (a bit sad that no one ever seems to mention Infiniti).



The problem is that the LS400 was an F segment sedan (S Class, 7 Series) and not an E segment sedan (E Class and 5 Series).

While the LS400 did hold its own against the S Class and 7 Series (aside from not having the driving dynamics of the 7), keep in mind that much of the praise for the LS400 was for its ridiculously low initial MSRP.

As one who bought an LS400 back in 1990, I remember the way Lexus (and Acura and Infiniti) revolutionized the dealer experience which was also an important reason for buying.

 

[mk1]

I have the Bluetooth issue where the radio blacks out and has to be rebooted - and it's happening more frequently. Was there ever a fix for this? Should I have the head unit completely replaced?

 

[ASHDUMP]

Most of the comments don't give the Genesis what it deserves. I can understand though. People aren't ready to say "Hyundai" and "Lexus" in the same sentence. All of us Genesis owners are ahead of the curve.

 

[rits]

Most of the comments don't give the Genesis what it deserves. I can understand though. People aren't ready to say "Hyundai" and "Lexus" in the same sentence. All of us Genesis owners are ahead of the curve.

I totally agree with you. I think if Hyundai plays its cards correctly it will surpass Lexus in many ways it has a potential to do to Lexus what Lexus did to Mercedes in past. (serious Competition)

 

[buzz64]

In the Car and Driver article, the section titled "What bits and pieces cost", lists a headlamp at $1,000!! Can that be correct? Yipes!!

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