Another Asian Car beats GM

[tony209]

My wife and I looked at a new Huyndai Genesis this weekend. She told me that she may buy this car sometime soon.
This Genesis has a gorgeous design. Beautiful interior with sharp exterior trim. It's more likely a Lexus or a BMW. Also, it has a smooth drive too, much better interior look than my Accord. I don't think GM can beat this vehicle on the design.
GM needs to think about its design for the future sadan cars.

Tony

[eurohazard]

Back for more I see? lol

Most people here, myself included, like the Genesis just fine. They followed a cookie cutter pattern made by the Lexus LS400/430/460. And of course Lexus followed the S-Class Mercedes. But this isn't exactly the market GM was aiming for. The Cadillac STS is closest in size and equipment as far as GM goes.

Did you even look at a Cadillac STS?

[jkennedy293]

I think the CTS is better competition than the STS. The STS is dated and longing for an update.

[sigma]

Actually, GM's competition for the Genesis would probably be the G8.

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by tony209

My wife and I looked at a new Huyndai Genesis this weekend. She told me that she may buy this car sometime soon.
This Genesis has a gorgeous design. Beautiful interior with sharp exterior trim. It's more likely a Lexus or a BMW. Also, it has a smooth drive too, much better interior look than my Accord. I don't think GM can beat this vehicle on the design.
GM needs to think about its design for the future sadan cars.

Tony

What happened to the Accord she already just bought?

I sense a rotten egg in Denmark...

[eurohazard]

CTS, ok is closer in size than I thought to the Hyundai (~5" shorter, and ~2" narrower). The G8 also has the size to compete, but not the luxury, or the looks. I am not saying the the G8 is ugly.....but I am saying if someone likes the Hyundai Genesis style......Then they would chose an Infiniti G37 coupe over a Mustang. But a person who prefers the Mustang would likely prefer the G8 over a Hyundai Genesis.

Different strokes for different folks.

[jkennedy293]

Originally Posted by sigma

Actually, GM's competition for the Genesis would probably be the G8.

The G8 doesn't offer the same level of luxury or refinement. It's geared more to the sportier side.

[MrCritical]

Beats GM?

Two thoughts for you.

Insurance costs.

Depreciation.

[big swede]

Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

What happened to the Accord she already just bought?

I sense a rotten egg in Denmark...

Woops he forgot that trolling post was on this forum.

[mbukukanyau]

Originally Posted by tony209

My wife and I looked at a new Huyndai Genesis this weekend. She told me that she may buy this car sometime soon.
This Genesis has a gorgeous design. Beautiful interior with sharp exterior trim. It's more likely a Lexus or a BMW. Also, it has a smooth drive too, much better interior look than my Accord. I don't think GM can beat this vehicle on the design.
GM needs to think about its design for the future sadan cars.

Tony

What kind of withered bolls man lets his woman dictate his rides? This sort of thing would never happen in my house. No wonder you are driving an accord and will end up with a Hyundai. Girly cars. Look at GM logos!! They are more manly than accord.
Go buy a hummer. forget about your wife going on test drives. That is your job. What are you going to be doing next? Changing dypers? Man....

[marinerbc]

Originally Posted by tony209

My wife and I looked at a new Huyndai Genesis this weekend. She told me that she may buy this car sometime soon.
This Genesis has a gorgeous design. Beautiful interior with sharp exterior trim. It's more likely a Lexus or a BMW. Also, it has a smooth drive too, much better interior look than my Accord. I don't think GM can beat this vehicle on the design.
GM needs to think about its design for the future sadan cars.

Tony

My favorite bestest troll EV-AR!!!

I am in love with you Tony. Call soon, sweetie. Kisses.

PS: I won't tell your wife you play both sides if you won't.

[red_rider]

I'm sure the Genesis (sedan) is a nicely engineered car, but design-wise, the exterior is just so generic looking IMO (especially the side profile). It seems like it would be pretty hard to specifically notice one driving down the road, unlike a CTS, 300C, G8, etc.

[FenwickHockey65]

I really don't see anything special about the genesis...like Motortrend said in an article, it's just a bunch of cars thrown together into one. In all honesty, hyundai didn't do anything revolutionary or groundbreaking with it.

And seriously buddy, if you have nothing good to say about GM, then leave. Nobody wants to hear your incessant import-thumping banter.

[marinerbc]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I really don't see anything special about the genesis...like Motortrend said in an article, it's just a bunch of cars thrown together into one. In all honesty, hyundai didn't do anything revolutionary or groundbreaking with it.

True, but the fact that they've come this far is ground breaking...for them.

They won't be the standard of the world for some time if ever, but they'll be meat and potatoes for a good while. That's where GM has to start winning the perception battle, IMO; they have to PROVE that the Genesis is ordinary...as are Acuras, Infinitis, and Lexi.

[2002 Caddy]

Originally Posted by jkennedy293

I think the CTS is better competition than the STS. The STS is dated and longing for an update.

The 2008 STS was just updated... it got a "new" interior and a "new" grill... It is riding on an update that is barely 13 months old...

You know it is sad when we update a car and no-one notices.