Looking at getting a 2015 or 2016 However this....

[Darkknight]

I don't understand why the flipped one of the AC vents like they did I have mild OCD and this could be a deal breaker for me... Any idea why the design team did this, I can't be the only person to question this....

 

[Carguy81]

I personally like the asymmetry of the vents.

 

[Bourbonncigars]

If the flipped vent is a deal breaker for you, I wouldn't call your OCD "mild".

Did I notice the flipped vent in the '15 redesign? Yes. Did I question it in any way? No. It gives that area of the dash a parallelogram shape that flows in with the vent on the far passenger side. Just a Hyundai design team thing. No different than any other automaker doing different things.

What I can tell you is that the flipped design doesn't make the air come out upside down. It works just fine.

 

[FlySwatter]

I can't believe I never noticed this before. After you mentioned it, I started looking at pictures and my first thought was "why did they do that? Then, I pulled my view back a bit and looked at the combined outlined of the 2 vents with the screen and I see a parallelogram, which I suspect was the desired design esthetic. I can live with that.

 

[FlySwatter]

If the flipped vent is a deal breaker for you, I wouldn't call your OCD "mild".

Did I notice the flipped vent in the '15 redesign? Yes. Did I question it in any way? No. It gives that area of the dash a parallelogram shape that flows in with the vent on the far passenger side. Just a Hyundai design team thing. No different than any other automaker doing different things.

What I can tell you is that the flipped design doesn't make the air come out upside down. It works just fine.

Damnit, you stole my parallelogram observation while I was playing with the photo editor!

 

[Bourbonncigars]

Damnit, you stole my parallelogram observation while I was playing with the photo editor!

Ate my Wheaties this morning. Quick off the draw.

 

[Bourbonncigars]

I can't believe I never noticed this before.

But, the big question is: Do you want to sell your car now because of it?

 

[FlySwatter]

Ate my Wheaties this morning. Quick off the draw.

I keep waiting for one of your remarks to include the infamous "I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue!"

 

[FlySwatter]

But, the big question is: Do you want to sell your car now because of it?

Not even a little.

 

[Bourbonncigars]

I keep waiting for one of your remarks to include the infamous "I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue!"

It'll happen...

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[EdP]

I don't understand why the flipped one of the AC vents like they did I have mild OCD and this could be a deal breaker for me... Any idea why the design team did this, I can't be the only person to question this....View attachment 20860

They fit the spots left after everything else was complete. Frankly, I never noticed. The climate control works well and that is what matters to me. I don't see a simple solution without major changes to the overall design like the gauge area.

There are solutions though if you like the car otherwise.
1. Cover the angled portion with duct tape so they appear rectangular.
2. Find a therapist that specializes in Automotive Disorder.

 

[Andyj]

Is that what ADD actually stands for? Automotive Design Disorder?

 

[2for1]

Looks like the crooked H

 

[pmckechnie]

I read this and just had to go look. Wife went with me. Sure enough, the vents were different. Wife had to bring up that the mirror is not in the center of the windshield. This Genesis is going back.

 

[FlySwatter]

I read this and just had to go look. Wife went with me. Sure enough, the vents were different. Wife had to bring up that the mirror is not in the center of the windshield. This Genesis is going back.

Oh snap! Ima go check this right now.

 

[EdP]

I read this and just had to go look. Wife went with me. Sure enough, the vents were different. Wife had to bring up that the mirror is not in the center of the windshield. This Genesis is going back.

Worse than that. The steering wheel is way to the left of center too.

 

[Bourbonncigars]

Worse than that. The steering wheel is way to the left of center too.

Holy ass. Mine is the same way. Maybe there's a bad batch. Everyone with this problem should post VIN's for data gathering purposes. And I was really liking this car too. Just washed the damn thing. Hoping I can trade it Monday without the dealer noticing...

 

[waz]

I'm an attorney representing the law firm of Dewy, Cheatum, and Howe, and we are filing a class action lawsuit in state, federal, and world courts on the behalf of the poor victims of Hyundai's egregious, preposterous, and outrageous use of asymmetrical steering wheels and HVAC vents. Call 1-800-BEN-DOVER to have your name added to our data base.

 

[Darkknight]

Wow...Thanks for the input... and they say BMW owners are crass

 

[Bourbonncigars]

Wow...Thanks for the input... and they say BMW owners are crass

Just having fun with the subject at hand. No harm meant. It's just of all the things in any car forum I've been a member of, I've never seen an air vent mentioned as a deal breaker. Especially for such a nice car at this one. I think that's why everyone who posted here sees it as comical. Sorry if it comes off as crass or rude.