[Dazzler]

This is the model earmarked for Australia .. Would have been dearer than my Calais I think.. but very nice..

2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 Detailed Review and Road Test - YouTube

[cruiserfied]

What a great review. It is the model we are getting. Mostly pointless for Australian and UK dwellers though as we won't be getting the V8 Not yet anyway.

[Tourer_Guy]

Saw a Genesis out on the road for the first time today.  I had a good look while next to it at the lights.  I didn't get to see inside.

The good:

1) It's big.  Really, really big, at least that's how it looks on the road.  It looks as wide as a bus.  Styling-wise, superb.
2) It's low to the ground and has a sporty, almost Jaguar look about it.
3) Nice wheels and lights.

The not so good:
1) Paint looked decidely non-premium.  The one I saw was blue, and the paint looked like it was from a cheap SUV.

If they bring the V8 to Australia, I'd struggle not to buy one.  But I'm not getting one as a 3.8litre 6.

[Phil №❶]

 

[Dazzler]

Hyundai Genesis - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

[Phil №❶]

Nice, but I would have liked to see the example that Tourer Guy saw. Maybe it was a little disguised for Oz.

[Dazzler]

11.2 litres p/100 km combined (I prefer my new car)

[Phil №❶]

And a space saver tyre in a 50k+ car 

[The Gonz]

I'd love a test drive and a nice look close up. The fuel economy wouldn't bother me unless I was tempted to buy one.

[plasticphyte]

Spec wise it's a nice car, but I think the exterior design is a little too boxy for my likes. Especially as a lot of the bracket competitors are a little more fluid in style.

His complaints about interior trim are pretty much the same as mine for the i30. Hard plastic trim where cloth covered trim would be better suited, and edge finishing that doesn't seem to line up (doors + dash as he pointed out in the video).
Also as he mentioned, Hyundai are doing really well at giving you a car that is 98% of an equivalent "x" brand vehicle. I can't help but think that Hyundai could give you a 100% car for just a little more dosh. And frankly, the first thing I would do with that extra cash, is ask the graphics designers & marketing teams to modernise the logo.

[cruiserfied]

I'm on Holidays this week and it's absolutely killing me to know there might be a Genesis at work getting prepped by someone else. I'll get my alone time with it though

[The Gonz]

... I'll get my alone time with it though

Sounds spiritual.

[Dazzler]

I'm on Holidays this week and it's absolutely killing me to know there might be a Genesis at work getting prepped by someone else. I'll get my alone time with it though

Don't get me wrong.. I would love to check one out and even drive one... I imagine it would be quieter and perhaps more grunty than the Calais and some of the stuff in the extras packs sounds great too.. 

[Dazzler]

... I'll get my alone time with it though

Sounds spiritual.

For Cruiserfied it is! 

[Dazzler]

Short video from Drive....

Hyundai Genesis first drive video review

[Doggie 1]

If we got the V8 I'd be tempted (though a 2-3 year old Jag XF diesel may still win) but I'm not a fan of V6 engines, so not for me.

[Surferdude]

This is Molly Taylor, daughter of Australian Rally Champion co-driver Coral Taylor at the launch of the Hyundai Genesis (today I think), just before she heads off back to the UK to compete in the Junior WRC in Rally Great Britain (Wales?).
Not sure why she was there. A possible change from Citroen, maybe?

[Doggie 1]

Can you introduce me to Molly?   

[Surferdude]

Can you introduce me to Molly?   

Here you go.
Just join in.

https://www.facebook.com/MollyRally?fref=ts

[Surferdude]

She has a sense of humour too. This was a recent rallysprint in Sydney with her trying her hand at co-driving.


NSSCC Rallysprint. My unsuccessful attempt at Italian pace notes - YouTube

[Doggie 1]

Can you introduce me to Molly?   

Here you go.
Just join in.

http://www.facebook.com/MollyRally?fref=ts

Thanks.
But I actually meant a little more personally.   

[Surferdude]

Can you introduce me to Molly?   

Here you go.
Just join in.

http://www.facebook.com/MollyRally?fref=ts

Thanks.
But I actually meant a little more personally.   

Some people are never happy.
I remember when she was just a bump in her mother's tummy.
Hell. I remember far to many adults of today like that. 

[Doggie 1]

She has a sense of humour too. This was a recent rallysprint in Sydney with her trying her hand at co-driving.


NSSCC Rallysprint. My unsuccessful attempt at Italian pace notes - YouTube

 
She sounds like a real screamer.
I can help with chicanes. 

[Surferdude]

She has a sense of humour too. This was a recent rallysprint in Sydney with her trying her hand at co-driving.


NSSCC Rallysprint. My unsuccessful attempt at Italian pace notes - YouTube

 
She sounds like a real screamer.
I can help with chicanes. 

I can't find the run she did in Oirish. "Turn fookin' left NOW! type stuff.

[cruiserfied]

This is Molly Taylor, daughter of Australian Rally Champion co-driver Coral Taylor at the launch of the Hyundai Genesis (today I think), just before she heads off back to the UK to compete in the Junior WRC in Rally Great Britain (Wales?).
Not sure why she was there. A possible change from Citroen, maybe?

Where was that launch?

[Surferdude]

This is Molly Taylor, daughter of Australian Rally Champion co-driver Coral Taylor at the launch of the Hyundai Genesis (today I think), just before she heads off back to the UK to compete in the Junior WRC in Rally Great Britain (Wales?).
Not sure why she was there. A possible change from Citroen, maybe?

Where was that launch?

Don't know cruisefied. Her parents live in NW Sydney and her Mum is on the board of NRMA but they have a strong connection with Neal Bates Motorsport which is based in Canberra.

[Surferdude]

Only got this on the Hyundai website, which you've probably already seen.

Game-changing Genesis launches in Australia - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

Only got this on the Hyundai website, which you've probably already seen.

Game-changing Genesis launches in Australia - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

Base model is $10,000 more than was first discussed, I think 60k is a bit steep for a base model with a V6

[Dazzler]

Only got this on the Hyundai website, which you've probably already seen.

Game-changing Genesis launches in Australia - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

Base model is $10,000 more than was first discussed, I think 60k is a bit steep for a base model with a V6

I agree (Hyundai are pricing themselves out of the market with these newer models ...

I got half a dozen of the Sensory pack Items and one of the ultimate pack items included in my approx $52,300 DRIVE AWAY price...

Makes my Calais V look like a bargain .. I got 3 years free service and 5 years warranty and 5 years road side assistance included too..  

[cruiserfied]

Don't judge too harshly until you get up close and personal with the car. And even then you'll walk away only knowing half of what makes up the car.

As for pricing themselves out of the market, they aren't aiming at Commodores, Falcons and Aurions. The Genesis is at and above the level of the targeted BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Lexus. All reports that I've read have always estimated base price around $60000 which comes under luxury car tax.

It also has 5 years/75000km inclusive servicing.