FIRST Photos Of The All-New, 2015 Hyundai Genesis — Here To SPOIL The German Brew?

FIRST Photos Of The All-New, 2015 Hyundai Genesis — Here To SPOIL The German Brew?
This week has been a busy one for the all-new, 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

First we brought to you the only shots of the car on the street before its big launch, then, Hyundai officially announced the price of the luxury sedan. As Agent 009 asked you the other day: should the other players be worried? It's sort of a no brainer that this vehicle should be on your short list if you're going to be shopping in the luxury mid size sedan class.

When the first-generation Genesis made its debut, it created a lot of noise in the class and it seems like the new look and pricing may create a repeat performance this second go around. Perhaps when Agent 001 weighs in this muddy picture will become clear. So, until the embargo lifts we're playing the waiting game.

BUT, they didn't say anything about photos! As usual, 001's been snapping the BEST photos at the car's launch in Arizona. Below you'll find a sampling of shots to whet your appetite.

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cidflekkencidflekken - 4/3/2014 12:36:07 AM
+1 Boost
Such an odd place for this. I took my Mom to the restaurant at this resort just a couple of weeks ago and it just doesn't seem to be the ideal place for this type of premiere event.


Benzes1Benzes1 - 4/3/2014 1:23:01 AM
-1 Boost
Good looking car, almost gorgeous, but something is missing. The big plain Jane grille maybe.


trmckintrmckin - 4/3/2014 2:32:42 AM
+5 Boost
I guess it looks okay. You can literally pick a styling cue and look to your Euro, Japanese, and domestic current offerings for the ripoff. But then again...hey... There is a market for knockoffs so have a ball. Christ even the badge is a knockoff..


freeagentfreeagent - 4/3/2014 6:47:12 AM
-2 Boost
It's an impressive step up and will do well. Amazing how Hyundai can come out of nowhere and get onto the map, yet companies like Ford, with all its scale and history, cannot seem to make a RWD car for Ford or Lincoln.


HughJassHughJass - 4/3/2014 10:35:31 AM
+4 Boost
Get on the map? Where are they? They can barely sell 3000 Genesis cars at a discount per month while all the other real luxury nameplates sell multiples of that.

Even the Avalon outsells this Walmart car.


MattDarringerMattDarringer - 4/3/2014 8:53:43 AM
-1 Boost
The current Genesis had no problem meeting sales goals (they sold DOUBLE Jaguar's entire range) and the new one will likely double that. Too bad Hyundai didn't buy Jaguar. This would have made a lovely XF replacement.


richard112360richard112360 - 4/3/2014 9:45:30 AM
-3 Boost
I would take this over any of your unreliable budget car rental grade large cars from Germany.


dumpstydumpsty - 4/3/2014 9:54:00 AM
-3 Boost
I don't understand how you know this...how is the Avalon better? Hyundai/Kia are making waves b/c their new big cars are really stepping up in the industry. I'm hoping that they will work on their large SUV in the near future to round out both vehicle lineups.


HughJassHughJass - 4/3/2014 10:36:54 AM
+5 Boost
It isn't difficult to make waves when you always show up last. Someone had to build the car first before the Koreans could copy it and "make waves" by selling their cars at a loss.

Hyundai - making white man specials since 1980.


RunamukkRunamukk - 4/3/2014 10:36:23 AM
+1 Boost
I'd definitely take this over an Avalon with the main reason being that it's rear wheel drive.


reaganeatbrainsreaganeatbrains - 4/4/2014 10:57:19 PM
+1 Boost
BINGO!


HughJassHughJass - 4/3/2014 10:39:04 AM
+4 Boost
If the Koreans were proud of their cars, they'd put a huge H on the hood instead of replacing the H's on the steering wheel and wheels so nobody knows its a Hyundai.

Atleast Toyota advertises that it owns Lexus. Hyundai doesn't want people to even know their "halo" car is a Hyundai until they see the Accent parked right beside it in the showroom.


reaganeatbrainsreaganeatbrains - 4/4/2014 11:00:59 PM
+1 Boost
Are you high?

Toyota has changed the name AND logo of their product to sell their premium models, while Hyundai has only changed the logo.

Do the math.


HughJassHughJass - 4/3/2014 10:39:57 AM
+4 Boost
I might add that that even the design isn't Korean, they had to hire a white guy to copy the designs as though having whitey copy the design justifies it as original.


youngandaspiring7youngandaspiring7 - 4/3/2014 9:01:49 PM
+2 Boost
The interior looks straight out of the Kia K-what ever that new car is...


HughJassHughJass - 4/4/2014 9:32:16 AM
+2 Boost
So you mean it has a BMW interior with the Infiniti/Chrysler analog clock, square instead of round because we all know how original Hyundai/KIA is.


arrowmgarrowmg - 4/3/2014 11:11:38 PM
+1 Boost
should be called the Genesis hybrid - audi/fusion grill, Chrysler headlamps, Bentley insignia and infiniti M C pillar/Q50 taillights!!!Sheesh they knocked off everyone that they missed the last go 'round.


HughJassHughJass - 4/4/2014 9:33:52 AM
+2 Boost
I wouldn't have as much an issue with this theft of design if the Koreans just admit that they steal and sell for less, instead of trying to justify that they have talent and their cars and technology are all firsts in the industry.

Also, if they knock another $20K off, I'd consider one for a daily commuter. I'm sure the Korean government could afford to do that.
Hell, they can afford to let Samsung give away $600 in freebies with that new garbage phone Samsung is releasing.


reaganeatbrainsreaganeatbrains - 4/4/2014 11:09:03 PM
+1 Boost
its awesome - not because it's offering some amazing bleeding edge technology or design, but because it's offering a strong generic alternative to the big name-branded leaders.

how many generic items do most people consume on a daily basis? a whole hell of a lot.

now even luxury vehicles are available in a value-leading generic form.

from a technology/style perspective, again there are no breakthroughs. but from a product development perspective, this is huge.

i wouldn't buy one, but to neglect the possible impact the Genesis may have is myopic.




joecameljoecamel - 4/6/2014 1:35:45 PM
0 Boost
Reagan is right, Hyundai is doing almost exactly what Toyota did with the LS400 in the early '90s... rip off everything from the luxury brands (mainly MB) and sell it cheaper. The difference is this car still has a shitty H badge on it.

I remember the cars Hyundai was selling (Excel) when I was looking for my first car and there is no way I'd ever cross-shop this thing with a real luxury car simply because of that. I also think most American buyers in the market feel the same to some degree.

The only way H/K is going to succeed with this is by breaking this car out as a new brand that the average consumer just doesn't associate with Hyundai or Kia. I've known many Lexus owners that had *NO CLUE* they were driving a Toyota... H/K could do the same and establish a real following in 5-10 years.
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