Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 WOW!

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

We need to step out of our Camaro box and realize how the average person sees automobile purchases on a broader plane than how car fanatics shop.

On the flip side...don't ignore the Camaro when you're outside of that box...because it's coming out, too.

[ArcAngel]

I don't ignore the camaro at all. This thread is about a competitor so I can see it's merits and just don't want us to dismiss it like some people dismiss American cars

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I don't ignore the camaro at all. This thread is about a competitor so I can see it's merits and just don't want us to dismiss it like some people dismiss American cars

You're a better man than I...

[ArcAngel]

Well thanks dragon!

[drivingincamaro]

^wow that was a conversation between dragon and arc for a while lol

[JaysonAych]

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

That was funny dragon LOL. Yes definitely both cars will make inroads in different territories. That's what I mean. Sometimes on this forum we forget that people in the general public shop without blinders they shop with what fits there life/ budget. For instance a person who loves his cobalt SS,or VW GTI might consider the 2.0T for the same kind of four cylinder fun and tunerability. Just as the 3.8 will be cross shopped with cars that are alike. We need to step out of our Camaro box and realize how the average person sees automobile purchases on a broader plane than how car fanatics shop.

IMHO, the V6 Genesis is the only car that seriously compares to the V6 Camaro once you get into the Camaro LT range. The V6 Challenger and Mustang can't match it in pricing, options, and power. The Genesis V6 does, especially in some certain sweet spots.

I'm in one of those sweet spots myself...

The 1LT with the C&C package and spare tire has everything I want...except leather seats which aren't even an option in the 1LT trim--and I want leather very very much. It's $25,245 optioned as best as I can get it. The base Genesis V6 has all of the Camaro's C&C options standard PLUS standard leather seats. And it's only 505 bucks more at $25,750.

To get leather in the Camaro, I have to get the 2LT, and add in a bunch of stuff I don't want. And it comes to $27,480. That's a huge difference in price and includes stuff I don't need.

So that's going to make thing interesting when it comes time to buy...

[ConceptVBS]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I thought the 5.5 was after they fixed the problem. It was beyond 6 seconds before.

That 6.4 second was for Edmunds 1st test. After reflash, they got it down to 5.9.

Motor Trend did a 5.5 BEFORE a reflash. They are looking into the reflash.

Also, Car and Driver did a 5.7 BEFORE a reflash as well.


All in all, this car is a formidable competitor to the V6 Camaro and its target audience.

[ArcAngel]

I think some people will choose the 2.0T and mod the crap out of it and surprise some v6 Camaros. PS the 6.4 is for the 2.0T not the 3.8. the slowest the 3.8 got was 5.7 pre flash

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by ConceptVBS

That 6.4 second was for Edmunds 1st test. After reflash, they got it down to 5.9.

Motor Trend did a 5.5 BEFORE a reflash. They are looking into the reflash.

Also, Car and Driver did a 5.7 BEFORE a reflash as well.


All in all, this car is a formidable competitor to the V6 Camaro and its target audience.

Makes sense, mid to high 5 seconds sounds about right for a car of its power and weight in a magazine test.

[diddiyo]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

(^) Jalopnik also wasted half a review of the Camaro talking about Star Wars...I'm not surprised they "want" one.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - First Drive

Try as we did to find one, the new Hyundai seems to lack an Achilles Heel that would quickly cripple it.

I'm sure Dragoneye will find the Achilles Heel in that review as well

[Tal]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

The two 20-something guys were wondering what it was, and finally got it "Ohh it's a Hyundai?, damn I thought it was some new Lexus". Their father replied "A Hyundai?? Wow, I was thinking it was some hot british car!"

The Lexus comparison makes some sense, but really can't think of anything British that it resembles and would in fact question the competency of anyone making such a statement. Reminds me of another post where someone thought the Camaro looked like a 300C.

[Beamer]

well I have to say there are some really dime bulbs out there. I have people ask what I drive alot and it says it right on the side of the car in vinyl hahahaha so comparing a car to another is not too strange when it looks nothing like it and such. My 88 z24 was a 5.0 stang to many people for one reason or another when I had that. My lincoln LS was a BMW to others, but than again it was rather close to looking like one in a way.