G80 won't be a dedicated Genesis for 5 years

[trespinosranch]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/auto...ew-luxury-waters/ar-BBwbSBE?li=BBnb4R5#page=1

"The 2017 Genesis G80 midsize luxury sedan replaces the outgoing Hyundai Genesis. It still rides on a Hyundai platform and will be sold by both Hyundai and Genesis dealers until the next-generation G80 becomes a dedicated Genesis vehicle in five years. "

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I didn't get to read the full article yet but it sounds as if the next version of the G80 won't be sold in Hyundai showrooms...

Of the 835 Hyundai dealers in the U.S., 415 were sanctioned to sell the Equus, and today there are about 350 dealers authorized to sell the Genesis brand. That number is expected to fall in five years when the G80 is redone and can no longer be sold by everyone.

 

[Jetjockey10]

The way I understand it by listening to a couple of media released videos, the goal is to have around 300, not 350, Genesis Motors dealers that will sell the Genesis Models.

It specifically states they will not require these dealers to not also sell Hyundai products or to have separate facilities, only additional and very specific training for the Genesis models and customer interface.

Some dealers will have an additional building or two built for the Genesis team on their Hyundai site but, only a very few are expected to have only Genesis models. These would most likely be in very high density locations. Most of the 300 Genesis dealers will simply have dedicated floor space for Genesis in the show room and maybe a few dedicated service bays.

My dealer has already started construction and the Hyundai parts manager said the Genesis training will start within a month or so.

Regards,

Ray