2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Spy Photos

[ksoze]

Guys (and girls). As a member of the Hyundai Think Tank I have been selected to join Hyundai for the official launch of the 2015 Genesis in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Sanctuary Resort all expenses paid next weekend April 4th through April 6th.

Bill was this the event they were asking for those who speak different languages?

 

[Mark_888]

Guys (and girls). As a member of the Hyundai Think Tank I have been selected to join Hyundai for the official launch of the 2015 Genesis in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Sanctuary Resort all expenses paid next weekend April 4th through April 6th. First of all, thank you Hyundai. Things like this should encourage all of you to join the Hyundai Think Tank. The point is, if there are any outstanding questions, please email me at bill.fisher@outlook.com and I will answer them personally and/or on this site. I will have the opportunity to drive the car for hours and should be able to answer anything you need to know.

Did they tell you that they will reveal trim level details and prices?

 

[italiabrain]

http://thekoreancarblog.com/2014/03/31/scooped-mysterious-hyundai-genesis-spotted-in-south-korea/

I wonder what this is.

 

[YEH]

^ I'm thinking a Lexus ES/Lincoln MKZ competitor.

Hyundai will soon have 4 luxury sedans in its lineup.

If Hyundai brings it over (don't see why they wouldn't if they went thru the trouble to develop it) - would be interesting to see how it would impact sales of the more expensive 2G Genesis.

 

[larry'sown]

http://thekoreancarblog.com/2014/03/31/scooped-mysterious-hyundai-genesis-spotted-in-south-korea/

I wonder what this is.

I'm not sure why they think it's a Genesis. It doesn't look like a Genesis at all. The proportions are all way off. Not even the taillights looks the same(same inner design, but different overall shape).

^ I'm thinking a Lexus ES/Lincoln MKZ competitor.

Hyundai will soon have 4 luxury sedans in its lineup.

If Hyundai brings it over (don't see why they wouldn't if they went thru the trouble to develop it) - would be interesting to see how it would impact sales of the more expensive 2G Genesis.

Wouldn't the competitor for those cars be the Azera? I actually think it is the RK sedan. I theorized that we would start seeing spy shots of that car once the 2015 Genesis and Sonata were introduced.

EDIT: Or that could be the next Azera. The proportions looks more like it could be FWD.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

I asked my buddy yesterday if any of the '15s were in yet as I had seen a ship offloading new coupe's and other Hyundais. He said no but they did still have a bunch of '14s they were processing. So I'm still wondering if they will make a May time frame for being at the dealers. I'll keep checking.

 

[tompass]

Recent release:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1091210_2015-hyundai-genesis-sedan-priced-starts-from-38950

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101544287

 

[YEH]

Wouldn't the competitor for those cars be the Azera? I actually think it is the RK sedan. I theorized that we would start seeing spy shots of that car once the 2015 Genesis and Sonata were introduced.

EDIT: Or that could be the next Azera. The proportions looks more like it could be FWD.

Seems to be too large for the RK and has more FWD proportions.

The Azera competes against the Avalon, not the ES (does not have a luxury grade interior; arguably, the Cadenza does tho).

Personally, I would rather Hyundai not go down the route of a FWD luxury sedan, but apparently, there is a demand for it in Hyundai's home market.

I think down the road, we'll see a diesel powered Genesis as well as the Germans have been cleaning up w/ their diesels in the Korean auto market.


Pricing on the 2015 Genesis:

$38k - 3.8 RWD
$40.5k - 3.8 AWD
$51.5k - 5.0 RWD

Pretty much where I thought the 2G Genesis would start - around $38-39k.


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...-an-outstanding-value-position-253384901.html

 

[ksoze]

Yikes - $55,700 MSRP for a loaded RWD V8. And no heated rear seats or steering wheel.

 

[tompass]

$52,450 for loaded 3.8 and "can't get no stinking fog lights."

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[Mark_888]

Here are the trim levels:

Genesis 3.8L RWD -MSRP of $38,000, excluding $950 freight, and includes the following standard features:

• 18-inch Alloy wheels with P245/45R18 All-Season tires
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Nine airbags: Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side-curtain airbags, driver knee airbag
• Front and rear outboard seat belt pretensioners
• Anti-whiplash front head restraints
• Automatic headlights w/ LED headlight accents
• Daytime running lights
• 4.3-inch TFT LCD cluster display
• Power folding outside mirrors with Genesis logo puddle lamps
• Hands-free Smart Trunk opener
• Heated dual power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
• 12-way power heated leather front seats (with power lumbar)
• Leather seating surfaces
• Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up with pinch protection
• Electroluminescent gauge cluster
• Proximity key with push-button start
• Intelligent drive mode select
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment
• Steering-wheel-mounted cruise control and audio controls
• Dual automatic temperature control
• Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass & HomeLink®
• Touchscreen Navigation System w/8-inch Display
• Rearview camera
• AM/FM/SiriusXM®/CD/MP3/HD Radio® audio system with 7 speakers
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system and audio streaming
• Rain-sensing wipers w/ auto defogger windshield
• TPMS with individual tire pressure indicator
• Hyundai Blue Link® Infotainment System with Google™ (90-day trial)
• SiriusXM Travel Link® (includes SiriusXM Traffic, stock, sports, weather, gas prices, movie info - 3-year complimentary)

Genesis 3.8L AWD - MSRP of $40,500, excluding $950 freight, and includes all of the 3.8 RWD equipment plus the following features:

• HTRAC AWD system
• Heated rear seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Headlamp washer

3.8L Signature Package – $4,000 Option Package MSRP (RWD or AWD)

• Power tilt-and-slide panoramic sunroof
• Integrated memory system (IMS)
• Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Auto-dimming outside mirrors
• Blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
• Lexicon® 14-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround Audio
• HID headlights
• Parking guidelines
• Power rear sunshade and manual rear side shades
• Ventilated front seats

3.8L Technology Package – $3,500 Option Package MSRP (Requires Signature Package)

• Ultra-premium leather seats
• Power driver seat cushion extender and side bolster
• Lane departure warning system
• Lane keep assist
• Smart cruise control (full stop / start capability)
• Haptic steering wheel
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Electronic parking brake w/ automatic vehicle hold
• Pre-safety seatbelt
• High beam assist
• Front & rear parking assistance system
• 7-inch TFT LCD cluster display

3.8L Ultimate Package – $3,500 Option Package MSRP (Requires Technology Package)

• Genuine matte finish wood trim & aluminum trim
• Full color head-up display
• Premium DIS Navigation w/9.2-inch HD Display
• Lexicon® 17-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround Audio
• Power trunk lid
• Dual-mode climate control with CO2 sensor

Genesis 5.0L RWD - MSRP of $51,500, excluding $950 freight, and includes all of the Genesis 3.8L Technology Package equipment plus the following features:

• 5.0L GDI DOHC V8
• 19-inch Alloy wheels with P245/40R19 (Fr), P275/35R19 (Rr) All-Season tires
• LED fog lamps
• Quad exhaust tips
• Illuminated door sill plates
• Genuine matte finish wood trim & aluminum trim

5.0L Ultimate Package – $3,250 Option Package MSRP

• Continuous damping control suspension
• Full color head-up display
• Premium DIS Navigation w/9.2-inch HD Display
• Lexicon® 17-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround Audio
• Power trunk lid
• Dual-mode climate control with CO2 sensor

 

[ksoze]

The Genesis web site has updated specs reflecting the new info:

https://www.hyundaigenesis.com/features/specs

 

[tompass]

Appear to be fog lights at bottom of 3.8 front?

 

[Mark_888]

As mentioned previously, premium gas is recommended for the 3.8 also (but probably runs on regular also).

 

[ksoze]

Journalists testing the cars now in Arizona. Driving impressions embargo on for now, but some pics:

https://twitter.com/search?q=#NextGenesis&src=hash

 

[ksoze]

I asked my buddy yesterday if any of the '15s were in yet as I had seen a ship offloading new coupe's and other Hyundais. He said no but they did still have a bunch of '14s they were processing. So I'm still wondering if they will make a May time frame for being at the dealers. I'll keep checking.

PR release today said, "Hitting showroom floors later this month".

 

[tompass]

Really looking forward to checking it out. Still question what I guess are fake lower lights on 3.8. Wondering if the stalk on right of wheel on 3.8 has detent for fog lights as present models have.

 

[jcox12]

That lack of fog lights is killing me..it's a look thing from the front that loses a bit of luxury without having them...even if they were regular fog lights I would be ok with that and go with the 3.8 AWD Ultimate package...

But if I go 5.0 RWD Ultimate to get the same features, I gain the fog lights and bigger engine but lose heated steering wheel and rear seats...WTH Hyundai...

If the 3.8 has regular fog lights instead of none at all, I think I'm going to lean towards the 3.8 AWD Ultimate and call it a day.

My 2010 was the fully loaded 4.6 but coming from a 3.5L Maxima, I think the 3.8 would feel just fine to me.

 

[tompass]

jcox12-I wanted an AWD V8 and I also said that it will likely not be too difficult to transition from the 4.6 to 3.8. Look at pic of the 3.8 on the Hyundai website. Are they lights or decoration? (pics on "specs" page with 3.8 on left side)

 

[italiabrain]

Yikes - $55,700 MSRP for a loaded RWD V8. And no heated rear seats or steering wheel.

I have to agree. This is nothing short of "yikes". They both removed features and significantly increased the price penalty for the V8. Not only did it go up twice as much just comparing 14MY to 15MY numbers that's without accounting for Nav being included on the V6 now. So the V6 went up ~$1500, while the V8 went up $4000? That makes no sense with a powerplant that's essentially carry-over.