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Expert Reviews for 2009 Hyundai Genesis

by beseto on Wed Oct 01 23:30:18 PDT 2008

1. Automobile: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Preview (http://car-reviews.automobile.com/article.jsp?id=5403) According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of the word “genesis” is as follows: the origin or coming into being of something. There couldn't be a better name or a more apt description of Hyundai's new flagship vehicle than Genesis. For years Hyundai has upped its game, focusing on quality, durability and reliability, and has succeeded. Now it's confident enough in its... 2. Edmunds: 2009 hyundai genesis Professional Edmunds Review (http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/genesis/2009/review.html) What Edmunds.com says With optional V8 power, a roomy interior and plenty of standard and optional equipment, this luxury sedan in the $30,000-$40,000 price range deserves serious consideration. Pros Smooth and powerful engines, comfortable ride, features and options galore, good value for the money. Cons Lacks brand cachet, no all-wheel-drive option, rear seat does not fold down. What's New for... 3. Car and Driver: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Road Test (http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide/hyundai/genesis/2009_hyundai_genesis/2- 009_hyundai_genesis_4_6_road_test) Highs: Plenty of smooth V-8 power, smooth tranny, smooth ride, elegant interior. Lows: Haven’t-I-seen-you-before styling, mulish understeer, numb steering. The Verdict: A posh new luxo cruiser at a friendly price; thrill seekers, seek elsewhere. Before we buckle up, we must first invoke a temporary vocabulary-restraining order: At no time will the term luxury sports sedan be used to describe this... 4. Myride: 2009 Hyundai Genesis, Myride Professional Review (http://www.myride.com/vehicle-reviews-Passenger_Car2009-Hyundai/Genesis/3_8L-48- 941.html?editorialId=4087) Overview The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is a totally new luxury sport sedan. With its rear-wheel drive and available V8 power, the Genesis aspires to the BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Infiniti M, but is priced more like American competitors such as the Chrysler 300 and Pontiac G8. The Genesis seats five and is offered with V6 or V8 engines. Hyundai is best known here for the... 5. CarGurus: CarGurus' 2009 Hyundai Genesis Review (http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overview-c15409-2009-Genesis.html) In the beginning, Hyundai created a luxury sedan and it was good. If you never thought you'd utter luxury and Hyundai in the same sentence, think again. The Korean automaker will be launching its brand new 2009 Hyundai Genesis, the dawn of its luxury sports sedan lineup. Boasting the size, power, and comfort to rival that of Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes contenders, but at nearly half the cost, the... 6. Kelley Blue Book: 2009 Hyundai Genesis, KBB Professional Review (http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Review/2009_Hyundai_Genesis_Sedan_236904_HasERev- iew.aspx?r=890976124098871300) KBB Editors' Overview After entering the U.S. market with an inexpensive (some might say cheap) subcompact car more than 20 years ago, Hyundai has continued a climb upscale. Now the brand is taking its most ambitious step in that direction ever with the introduction of the Hyundai Genesis, a luxury sedan with the amenities of vehicles costing thousands of dollars more. Though intended to compete... 7. Myride: 2009 Hyundai Genesis, Myride Professional Review (http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Review/2009_Hyundai_Genesis_Sedan_236904_HasERev- iew.aspx?r=890976124098871300) Introduction What’s New – The Hyundai Genesis is an all-new vehicle for Hyundai, and is the company’s first V-8 rear-drive luxury sedan. It’s designed to be the equal of cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS sedans, but at a significantly reduced price. Competes With: Chrysler 300, Pontiac G8, Lexus GS What We Think – It’s not often that a car company knocks one... 8. Automobile: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Road & Track Test (http://car-reviews.automobile.com/article.jsp?id=5795) We are running pretty hard through the twists and turns of the Sespe Gorge and over the 5,100 foot pass through the Caliente Range—in the very lap of silent luxury. As the tires approach their limits, even the Dunlop grip is silent. Acceleration is robust and soundless. What is this thing?!! A Hyundai. Really! Rushing up the San Jacinto Reyes Scenic Byway (California 33) is a tradition with... 9. Car and Driver: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Short Take Road Test (http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide/hyundai/genesis/2009_hyundai_genesis/2- 009_hyundai_genesis_4_6_short_take_road_test) Hyundai established a beachhead in the U.S. market with affordable economy cars in 1985. Over the years, the number of models offered increased, and steady improvements in quality resulted in steady gains in the market. Now Hyun­dai is headed upmarket, and the full-size Genesis sedan is its first entry. It has rear-wheel drive, an optional V-8 engine, and all the indulgences one finds in a big... 10. Car and Driver: 2009 Hyundai Genesis (http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide/hyundai/genesis/2009_hyundai_genesis/2- 009_hyundai_genesis_feature__1) 2009 Hyundai Genesis Like Pontiac, Hyundai is joining the rear-drive party this year, although it is arriving wearing decidedly dissimilar duds. If the G8 is mingling in a hip suit, the luxurious Genesis is dressed for black-tie duty. Neither is ugly, but boy, are they different. Their styling tells you all you need to know. So different are the two cars in concept and execution that we expect... 11. Car and Driver: 2009 Hyundai Genesis (http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide/hyundai/genesis/2009_hyundai_genesis/2- 009_hyundai_genesis_feature) Hyundai’s lofty ambitions hit new heights with the official unveiling of the production-ready Genesis sedan. Indeed, the Genesis is going where no Hyundai has ever gone before: rear-wheel drive, with a choice of a powerful V-6 and, for the first time ever, an available V-8. The Genesis also promises the highest level of luxury features ever offered in a Hyundai, all at a price intended to... 12. The Car Connection: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Review (http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_genesis_2009) Autoblog: “massive and curved without being bulbous” Automobile: “there is no question that the car has real road presence” Winding Road: “the interior is elegant and forward-thinking” Popular Mechanics: “The center console flows smoothly, almost spaceship-like, into the dash” Nearly every reviewer noted that the 2009 Hyundai Genesis has styling that takes no chances and is conservative, if not downright bland...

Re: Someone needs to let the North Pole know [kernick]

by steve_ on Wed Jul 16 09:55:13 PDT 2008

Older story - I guess this one is operational now: NYC-Atlantic City casino train startup delayed A SoCal casino train (light rail) proposal back in '02 was voted down. Aqua Caliente Tribe defends support of failed Proposition 51 I suspect a HST from NYC to Miami would be popular. Amtrak runs three trains a day back and forth as it is. The DC - Orlando Auto Train would probably be a lot more popular if it didn't take a 16 hours or so.

Olds Toronado...

by andre1969 on Mon May 19 11:15:44 PDT 2008

That Toronado is one of the Caliente trim levels, but I'm not familiar enough with them to tell the year. I'd guess 1984-85. The '79 had a body-color grille with little horizontal slats in it wedged between the headlights, that seemed cheap and out of place for a car of this league. It took a lot of criticism, and they widened it for 1980, stretching it out below the headlights and incorporating the turn signals. It was still considered a love it or hate it style, but most people thought it was much improved. The 80 had strong horizontal bars, and they used that basic style for a few years, before cluttering it up a bit in the final couple years. I'm not sure what year the Caliente package came out. I think that's what gave you the landau roof with the stainless steel trim that forms the B-pillar. Probably gave you that extra piece of stainless-looking trim above the grille, too. In base form, these cars actually had no B-pillar, although the rear windows were stationary. And many of them had plain steel roofs, which was a nice change of pace for the time period. If they did stick a vinyl roof on, I think it was usually just covered the C-pillar and back part of the roof, although some of them probably had full vinyl, as well. I don't really care for that landau roof that adds in the B-pillars. It makes the car look a bit more like a cheaper Cutlass Supreme or Regal.

engine swap

by garyrr on Thu Nov 15 10:28:14 PST 2007

changeing 2oo 6cyl to302 need motor mount combo for 64 comet caliente stock mounts are diifferent

Re: Blue> [fangio2]

by andys120 on Thu Nov 08 07:43:48 PST 2007

Fangio2 is correct, the blue coupe is a 1964 Comet Caliente .

Re: 2008 Impala [xrunner2]

by lemko on Wed Jun 20 09:52:31 PDT 2007

Except for some old 50's Mercury custom cars seen at car shows, don't know of any significant Mercuries. 1949-51 "James Dean" Mercury. 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 1964-65 Mercury Comet Caliente 1967-70 Mercury Cougar 1968 Mercury Park Lane 1969-70 Mercury Marauder 1968-69 Mercury Cyclone