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Originally Posted by Sal Collaziano
Technically (not simply personal preference), what Cadillac is better than the Hyundai Genesis? If we all want to live in a dreamworld where Cadillac is still the Standard of the World and no one other than what's considered "the best" (by the mainstream) can build a better vehicle, than we're doomed with second rate Cadillacs for as long as we live...
Going by features, quality, power, etcetera - which Cadillac is better than the Hyundai Genesis?
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I'll take a stab -- and this is going purely by how I see things
on paper. I haven't eve seen a Genesis yet.
Features: All Cadillacs except DTS and Escalade -- Telemetics, MRC, panoramic roof etc.
Quality: Unknown, but so far, Cadillac as a brand has done much better than Hyundai in short and long term studies. So I'll give the edge to Cadillac here.
Power: Genesis compared to regular Cadillacs, Cadillac if you include the Vs.
Other categories that matter (to me at least) in a luxury vehicle:
Exterior design/style: All Cadillacs except DTS
Interior design: CTS, XLR, SRX better. Maybe STS as well.
Interior materials: Don't know yet
Handling: Don't know yet
Brand image: Cadillac
As I said in another thread, the only real reason to buy a Genesis over a MB, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus etc. is price. So it will draw people who aren't luxury buyers, but just want the features at the lowest possible price. And Hyundai knows this as well -- I remember a review where a Huyndai official said they see the competition as Chrysler 300, Pontiac G8 etc.