Video: The front grille that never made it

[ConceptVBS]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndim1RxM9eA&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div"]YouTube - Hyundai Genesis - QUATRO RODAS[/ame]

It's from a Brazilian website.

 

[ImInPA]

I like the air suspension shot. I like the grill we got better.

 

[jwaters943]

I'm personally glad that grille didn't make it. It makes the car look like a the refreshed Sonata from the front. It's simply not bold enough. The only thing Hyundai could/should have done differently is color-match the metallic silver sections of the grille to that of the car. It ties it to darker colors better and the chrome trim stands out more IMO.

Better???

Now, the rear seat climate/audio controls, adjustable air suspension, power-folding mirrors, and auto-close trunk on the other hand. Those are features I wish did make it as options. Maybe they'll be included in an Ultimate Package at some point for those who really want them. Based on current sales levels, I think there'd be at least a hundred people per month that would spring for a $43k V6 or $45k V8 Genesis. With this last bit of feature content it truly would beg the question: Why spend $30k more for a similarly-equipped LS460?

 

[JPW]

jwaters, I couldn't agree more. I prefer the look of the current grille over this one. The motorized trunk is something I've long said I wish they would have included on the Genesis but I never thought about the adjustable air suspension. That would be awfully nice. The Mercedes E500 I had also included this option. For most all of my driving the sportiest mode was my favorite but for long trips I would put it in its most "comfort" mode. I didn't like the "over flexibility" at first but grew to enjoy it.

 

[Nullunit2000]

What's with the auto open/close trunk lid? Why didn't we get that???

 

[Mark_888]

What's with the auto open/close trunk lid? Why didn't we get that???

Because it would raise the price of the car.

 

[Dimitry]

Looks like a hybrid between the Genesis and Equus at parts.

 

[USMA84]

I'm personally glad that grille didn't make it. It makes the car look like a the refreshed Sonata from the front. It's simply not bold enough. The only thing Hyundai could/should have done differently is color-match the metallic silver sections of the grille to that of the car. It ties it to darker colors better and the chrome trim stands out more IMO.

Ditto!

Now, the rear seat climate/audio controls, adjustable air suspension, power-folding mirrors, and auto-close trunk on the other hand. Those are features I wish did make it as options. Maybe they'll be included in an Ultimate Package at some point for those who really want them. Based on current sales levels, I think there'd be at least a hundred people per month that would spring for a $43k V6 or $45k V8 Genesis. With this last bit of feature content it truly would beg the question: Why spend $30k more for a similarly-equipped LS460?

As a prospective buyer, put me down for one of the $45K V8s!

 

[Flex59]

I agree, I like our grill better, but, I do wish we've gotten the power trunk, folding outside mirrors and cooler passenger seat - specially in Miami!

Also, I must say I like the rims - not that I don't like my Tech. Pckg rims, but, those look a little sportier!

Flex59

 

[bnajack]

I guess I'm in the minority, but I like that grille much better than the one we got. The only downside to the Brazilian grille is that it makes the look a lot like the Lexus LS.

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[Calvin]

I wonder if our US model is pre-wired for the power trunk? If so that could be a great rainy day project to retofit into a US car.

 

[JPW]

I wonder if our US model is pre-wired for the power trunk? If so that could be a great rainy day project to retofit into a US car.

I wish. Anyone else know whether this is the case?