jwaters943
Been here awhile...
Okay, I know a couple people were wondering what Hyundai changed in order to fit the Nav controller. After sitting in a Tech Package equipped Genesis and comparing it with mine, here is what I've found:
-The cupholders are a tiny bit smaller. Not enough to worry about IMO. Generally speaking they still seem plenty big, if fact they might be better in certain cases. My cupholders do a pretty poor job of holding 16.9 oz water bottles. Due to their large size, the water bottle usually tips over during aggressive driving.
-The cupholders have been moved rearward. With the lid flipped open it tucks under the front lip of the armrest. In order to close the lid you have to grasp the lid from the side and not the top.
-The center armrest has been shrunk ever so slightly. This initally concerned me, but it felt comfortable. Then again, I only sat in the car and did not drive it. On the plus side, the armrest on the Tech model has an upper tray not found on other Genesis models. It looked quite useful and large enough to hold an iPod, cell phone, and pens, etc.
As for the Nav and controller itself, I quite liked it. The controller feels like a quality piece (e.g. nice and solid) and turns with fluid "clicks". The screen is large and clear with good graphics. In terms of visual appeal, I'd say this is one of my favorite NAV systems on the market along with Infiniti's system. Only time will tell if it's as good as Honda/Acura's NAV system in terms of functionality and accuracy.
-The cupholders are a tiny bit smaller. Not enough to worry about IMO. Generally speaking they still seem plenty big, if fact they might be better in certain cases. My cupholders do a pretty poor job of holding 16.9 oz water bottles. Due to their large size, the water bottle usually tips over during aggressive driving.
-The cupholders have been moved rearward. With the lid flipped open it tucks under the front lip of the armrest. In order to close the lid you have to grasp the lid from the side and not the top.
-The center armrest has been shrunk ever so slightly. This initally concerned me, but it felt comfortable. Then again, I only sat in the car and did not drive it. On the plus side, the armrest on the Tech model has an upper tray not found on other Genesis models. It looked quite useful and large enough to hold an iPod, cell phone, and pens, etc.
As for the Nav and controller itself, I quite liked it. The controller feels like a quality piece (e.g. nice and solid) and turns with fluid "clicks". The screen is large and clear with good graphics. In terms of visual appeal, I'd say this is one of my favorite NAV systems on the market along with Infiniti's system. Only time will tell if it's as good as Honda/Acura's NAV system in terms of functionality and accuracy.
One day they will Rethink Everything. 
