V8: Very smart decision by Hyundai

[Sal Collaziano]

Now that the V8 Genesis is available, I'm seeing quite a few people sign up owning one or with intensions of buying one. It probably was a risky endeavor - but I think Hyundai knew well-enough that people in the "Genesis" demographic appreciate high powered luxury sedans..

What do you think? Was it a mistake? Or good insight?

 

[ConceptVBS]

I think it was a great decision. No matter what, people still want a high powered V8, especially one that can outperform other V8's in its class (which the Genesis does pound for pound). It's also one of the most fuel efficient in its class. If my estimate isnt correct, Hyundai spent roughly $250 million on the engine alone. That is a HUGE amount of money for R&D on one engine.

BTW, V8 owners, the power for your V8's is at the higher RPM's.

 

[EdVoylesHyundai]

The V8 is all people want right now, especially with gas back around $2/gal. For $2k you pick up 85hp, 4-piston brakes, nicer leather and only "lose" 2mpg on the highway. Meh. I'll take the ponies!

We are showing people the 3.8 Tech packs and they seem disinterested. They want to see the V8 and the V8 only. It was a great idea.

 

[PINGGOLF]

BTW, V8 owners, the power for your V8's is at the higher RPM's.

TRUE!

If I could marry this car...I would have already.

My wife took it to Atlanta over the weekend and I got to take it to work on Monday. I hopped in the car at 5am Monday morning and just happend to look at the display and it read:

AVERAGE MPG
24.2

I WAS IN SHOCK!!! I hopped out of the car and went back inside and asked the wife what she set her cruise at and she said 80 mph. I was amazed...and it does not even have cylinder displacment or a hybrid motor!!!!!!

I can only imagine the mpg with a hybrid motor or shutting off half the cylinders.

Again, pound for pound...what a car!

I think she will be around for a long time and if Hyundai can begin purging a few of the "Hyundai" cars over to "Kia" (Accent, for example) and start branding Hyundai as the luxury side (like Lexus, Infinity, Acura) it could change the game for years to come. Affordable luxury and performance sell me a car anytime!

Well...thats my thoughts

 

[Calvin]

Simply the best value on the market today! For the luxury car segment you almost have to have a V8. I think it was an excellent move! I only wish the production numbers for the 6 and 8 were turned around!!!!

 

[sandy]

TRUE!

If I could marry this car...I would have already.


If the Democrats win today, your wish may very well come true.

 

[BigElm]

^ LOL!!!

I think Hyundai intentionally publishes conservative MPG ratings to give the to the consumer and car reviewers. I'm all for it

 

[EdVoylesHyundai]

^ LOL!!!

I think Hyundai intentionally publishes conservative MPG ratings to give the to the consumer and car reviewers. I'm all for it

I think a lot of people think that! The flipside is that when they get worse mileage than "advertised" they blame the manufacturer, when it is actually the federal government who assigns the mileage ratings. The driver has more to do with actual obtained fuel mileage than they often realize.

 

[BigElm]

But then how would you explain the likes of, for example, Infiniti? They're prone to having worse MPG than advertised... Is the federal gov. not consistent in their ratings? (just curious).

 

[Poopsicle]

TRUE!

If I could marry this car...I would have already.


If the Democrats win today, your wish may very well come true.

McCain won Alabama.......PIngGolf most likely voted for him... be carefull LOL.

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[ConceptVBS]

TRUE!

If I could marry this car...I would have already.


If the Democrats win today, your wish may very well come true.

ROFL!!!!! OMG That made me laugh hysterically!! LOL!!!