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2011 Hyundai Genesis

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Hyundai seems to not only try to copy German cars for their upscale sedan, but is now also doing one of these “why bother” refresh. Just like Mercedes and BMW.
( The revised car is on top, current one is the bottom picture)

The small changes are really not needed.
I can’t imagine someone just thinking “Yes, now I’ll buy one!. All I was waiting for are new vents on the front bumper!”

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Conversation 28 comments

  2. Okay.

    Vince, I think you have it backwards. Isn't it the current car that has the "Klingon" grill design like the one pictured on top?

  3. Refreshes are important in upscale cars. People with the kind of money to afford 50K vehicles tend to trade them in every few years. If you don't have anything new to offer them (even if it is just bumpers and headlights). They'll go somewhere else.

  6. Actually guys, Vince is correct.

    The bottom picture is the previous model, BUT it's the Korean market model. The Korean model was available with two grille designs, the higher-end trims with Active Cruise Control sporting the grille you see above.

    The top picture is the refreshed model.

    William
    TheCarBlogger

  9. Still generic. This knockoff is fake luxury. Like a fauxlex Rolex that comes in a Seiko box. Or Prado sunglasses bought in Chinatown. I laugh at people in these things.

  10. The new model comes with the all new 429hp/5.0L and 329hp/3.3L GDI engine paired with (also all new) 8-sp transmission – I haven't seen such a dramatic upgrade on any FL models of any car companies that exist in the automotive industry.

  11. Those headlamps take up too much real-estate and for no reason other then to fill space; would look nicer split into two separate units like the Mercedes E-Class. And this refresh isn't pointless. Any way you can evolve the design of your car in a beautiful way increases value perception amongst current owners and an encourages confidence in the brands value amongst new/returning buyers; it shows you care.

  12. Thank you William! we on the same page here. i was waiting for somebody to speak up on that. and yes face lifts are very important. Vince, that was the funniest thing i ever hear come out of my mouth!!! QUOTE-
    "Yes, now I'll buy one!. All I was waiting for are new vents on the front bumper!" – Vince Burlapp

  13. Copy or not, this car has put Huyndai on the map. And it looks great. Now they have to make it drive better.

  14. HEY: June 30, 2010 7:52 PM; "I laugh at people in these things."

    REALLY??? I laugh at people in 30k acuras & entry Lexus that don't look nearly as UPscale as the 34k V6 Genesis. And then I laugh at people in the 90k MB "S" that looks ( & drives) very outdated compared to the genesis.

    I'm as American as apple pie, and have owned mostly Escalades, 300's, Vettes & Navigators. But I also know a good deal when I see one; and have the self-confidence to admit it!

    The Genesis is just a whole lot of car for the money–like it or not!

    That's why my yacht always has a Genesis & a Rubican Wrangler on board!

  15. yea i dont know whats worng with the genesis as people would like to suggest. its a decent car at a decent price, with very nice gadgets and equipment. i dont care about what you think if i am driving this car, your mom nor you paid for it. =)

  22. "Anonymous said…

    HEY: June 30, 2010 7:52 PM; "I laugh at people in these things."

    REALLY??? I laugh at people in 30k acuras & entry Lexus that don't look nearly as UPscale as the 34k V6 Genesis. And then I laugh at people in the 90k MB "S" that looks ( & drives) very outdated compared to the genesis.

    I'm as American as apple pie, and have owned mostly Escalades, 300's, Vettes & Navigators. But I also know a good deal when I see one; and have the self-confidence to admit it!

    The Genesis is just a whole lot of car for the money–like it or not!

    That's why my yacht always has a Genesis & a Rubican Wrangler on board!

    July 1, 2010 3:37 PM"

    Funny, you can't spell or write and you own a yacht.

    You still live at your mothers house. If you think the Genesis drives or rides better than the S Class you are on drugs.

  23. "I laugh at people in 30k acuras & entry Lexus that don't look nearly as UPscale as the 34k V6 Genesis. And then I laugh at people in the 90k MB "S" that looks ( & drives) very outdated compared to the genesis. "

    Well, you're correct about Acura and Lexus. They suck. But that doesn't make this car decent. For you to say that this drives better than an S Class tells me that you've never been in a Mercedes. I would however put the style of the Genesis on par with an S Class… from 1989.

  24. >> "I would however put the style of the Genesis on par with an S Class… from 1989."

    The all new 2011 MB CL Class headlight design is a clone of the Genesis headlight. Mercedes copied Hyundai design down to millimeters. Automotive industry has been re-shuffled. Wake up whoever you are.

  25. I like the Genesis but the Concept Genesis looked a whole lot better. Yes indeed!!! The concept back in 2007. I will never forget that? What happened?

  26. '"The all new 2011 MB CL Class headlight design is a clone of the Genesis headlight. Mercedes copied Hyundai design down to millimeters. "

    You are stoned. Nuff said.

  28. TO: July 3, 2010 9:28 AM. Which of mom's homes do you think I live in??? Sorry, to dissappoint, but I have 4 homes of my own; so mom has to take care of her 2 on her own. She has an S class–but is not really into cars; so she (wrongly) assumes you get more car if you pay more money. And her 90-something friends can't see the car for the 3-pointed star.
    As to writting– I'm quite an avid writer; but not much of a speller–that's the editor's realm.

    Perhaps the fact that the current S is so lacking is part of what makes the Hyundai shine by comparison. The 7 trumps them both– except that it's reliability is more on a par with Mercedes and below that of Hyundai/Kia (or Honda, Buick, or Ford; for that matter).

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