Crown Hyundai in St. Petersburg, FL now has 3

[BaywayRic]

They received their three initial models the evening of July 3rd. One pack 2 and two pack 3s. Got to go over all three on July 4th and they are spectacular! They match the hype and look better than the pictures.

Got to drive a pack 3 today. Both surface streets and Interstate. Still spectacular! IMHO, handling/performance exceeds Azera because of rear wheel drive. The six speed Asin is just smoooooth. Acceleration is great and handling is superb in all speed ranges. Window sticker advertises 27mpg HWY, but in the small print below it says they expect 33mpg with regular gas [87]Amenities are up to hype, but I am waiting for my pack 4, which is due to arrive in two weeks. Goodbye 528i.

Some questions remain:
1. Anyone having any luck getting one priced under MSRP? My guy is telling me they just finalized their "COSTCO Deal" and it IS MSRP.

2. To the left of the steering wheel on the dash are four switch positions. In the pack 3, one is to adjust light dimming and one is to turn off ESC. The other two are capped off. Has anyone discovered what these empty two positions do which appear in the pack 4s?

3. Since there is no keyhole inside [only the start button], has anyone figured out how to get into ACC mode to listen to tunes?

4. Just above the ash tray [a total waste of space], there is a slot for junk and just to the left of that there is a small slot with a hinged door. The dealer and I surmised it was about the size of the key, and sure enough, the remote control key slides perfectly into this slot. The question is why, what does it do in there. Apparently the answer is buried in the manuals somewhere. We are thinking this may be related to question 3 above.

 

[GrandPrix08]

Got this off of autospies. Judging by the steering wheel, it's the Korean Domestic version, but it DOES have all 4 buttons on it. Not sure what they are though.

 

[RichieRichLancair]

I blew up the picture and looks like the adaptive cruise (closest to door) and something with the seat (cooling maybe?)

 

[jwaters943]

1: The best I could do was $500 under MSRP

2: The button furthest away from the steering wheel is for the Parking Assist Sensors. The button next to it is for the Adaptive Front Headlight System (both come w/ the Tech Package). The U.S. does not get the electronically activated parking brake which is shown in the pic above below the 4 buttons next to the steering wheel.

3: Simply press the Start button 2x without stepping on the brake pedal

4: BMW & Infiniti both have this same thing. It's just to hold your key(s) if you don't feel like putting them in your pocket/purse/breifcase. The location is less than ideal as your keys rest on the wood trim and will likely scratch it up. *Edit: I just read in the manual that it also serves as a way to start the vehicle if the battery in your key dies. You simply insert the key in the opening and then press the Start button w/ your foot on the brake pedal.

Lastly, I'm glad you liked it. A mere 300+ miles later I'm loving my Genesis more everytime I step behind the steering wheel.

Best pic I could find of the buttons you asked about:

 

[Coug]

4. Just above the ash tray [a total waste of space], there is a slot for junk and just to the left of that there is a small slot with a hinged door. The dealer and I surmised it was about the size of the key, and sure enough, the remote control key slides perfectly into this slot. The question is why, what does it do in there. Apparently the answer is buried in the manuals somewhere. We are thinking this may be related to question 3 above.

I was told by the salesman tonight at my test drive that putting the proximity key in that slot recharges the lithium battery in it. Ever heard of that?

(I agree about the ash tray in its location being a poor use of space!)

 

[jwaters943]

The manual makes no mention of being able to charge the key by putting it in that slot. It basically states that if the battery dies you must replace it, but until you do you can use that slot to start the car.

 

[BaywayRic]

Update on pricing from COSTCO buying service:

Base: MSRP = 32,250.........Invoice = 30,243

Premium Pkg: MSRP = 2,000........Invoice = 1,820

Premium Pkg Plus: MSRP = 3,000........Invoice = 2,730

Tech Pkg: MSRP = 4,000...................Invoice = 3,640

So, a Pack 4 MSRPs at $40,000 and Invoices at $37,363 [incl dest chg]

 

[gipp]

More Costco numbers
2009 Hyundai Genesis trim: 4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 Base
Invoice* MSRP*
$34,521.00 $37,250.00
Options $0.00 $0.00
Destination $750.00 $750.00
Total $35,271.00 $38,000.00