sorry. i didn't read all the replies.... also, i disagree. i think the EVO and WRX have extremely low quality interiors... very cheap feeling. the 370 is better, more on par then the 350. i like the rx8, course, i liked it more before i found out about all the rattles.

i said it shows promise, what more do you want? i haven't driven one so i can't really say much of anything can i?

 

It is when you consider how craptastic the interior on my wife's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is.

 

wtf? That comment wasn't directed at you. It was directed at the people saying that the Genesis interior is going to be sub-par. And all I was saying is that it won't be any worse than anything in its class.

Glad we got that cleared up...

 

It didn't end up looking anything like the concept...






Instead it looks like a poor man's G37. Disappointing. Oh well.

 

Well I own and still currently do own my 03' Tib I must say that the clutch will be the issue at hand. Now, if Hyundai has figured out from past experiences that the clutch is the problem, because even the 08 Tib has clutch problems, then everything should be straight.

 

Shame it doesn't look more like the concept but I'm curious to read the reviews on it. The website for the coupe is pretty cool and includes a track scene and the car doing 360s in a parking lot.

I did sit in the sedan and the interior is really nice but the sticker price was almost $40k. Of course, most sold will be lesser trim levels but I don't car how much equipment is in it, $38k for a Hyundai?

 

That's because this car wasnt based on the HCD-8 concept.


This car was based on the Concept Genesis Coupe:

 

poor man's g37 = altima coupe. that genesis coupe is sick.. can't wait to test drive one

 

It's easy to hate on it guys but it is a nice ride. I too remember the bad rep Hyundai had but the RX8 has not exactly been the most reliable car i have ever owned so............ We'll see, Looks pretty hot to me.

 

i saw this at the detroit autoshow, also saw a few prototypes cruising around here in ann arbor. it looks and sounds like a genuinely good car. i think styling-wise it's trying to be a bit original w/ the details and it's not the prettiest car, but mechanically it sounds like a winner. i'd drive it; hyundai imho has reached or at least is reaching the point of respectability. the genesis sedan ain't bad either. i like this car. i'd get the turbo 4-pot. i hope it does well

 

I think the real questions are the brakes and suspension geometry. Both are seriously lacking on the Tiburon line.

 

a lot was lacking on the tiburon line

I had a firend that had one and his window motors got shot like 4 times, his tweeters got shot twice, his exhaust manifold cracked and his was an AT and he didnt drive it hard at all. Dont even make me get into the interior quality cause that was just a joke. I think his was an 03 or 04.

 

Funny how I made a thread about this a year ago and everyone bashed it

Now its mixed opinions....

Personally i'm thinking of getting one myself, but I still need to see reviews and actually drive one

Quit hating

 

mmmmm.. digging the orange one.

 

quick question. what determines if ppl are hating on the car? i am quite confused with that term. if somone doesnt care for it, it means they are hating? i dotn like it because it has a ugly front, and looks like a G37 which i think the G37 doesnt look all that hot compared to the g35. but i do like hyndai putting tihs car out to compete agaisn the japanese market. brings more flavor

 

It's hating if people are dissing it just because its a Hyundai and before they have even seen it or driven it in person.

 

I hate it cause it has a Hyundai badge, and it isnt too pretty. I like the concept of a rwd sports coupe with affordable pricing.

 

cool then i am not hating then. i just like the way the car looks period lol. but do like the direction taht hyudai is doing. which i give them props for.

 

Well to be fair Hyundai has earned their rep and it is going to take more than 1 car to change my mind. I will say they have my attention now where as before it was 100% blind no.

 

^^^^exactly

 

They have many cars on the drawing board right now, including a 2 seater roadster. They are looking into the market potential for that car. Got this info from an interview done with Hyundai USA CEO.

 

Check out this thread on mnsubaru.com. they're some nice looking rides. I like what they have done with these cars already. I'm also excited to see Rhys Millen race this car for Red Bull in Formula D this year.

http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30872

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/h...coupe-drifter/

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...ula_635815.htm

 

cool pic...

 

the car is nice, I just have to see it in person. Hyundais look cheap and FEEL cheap, and if this one is no different then sorry im not buying into the hype. But if I go to the dealer and like it then its a diff story.

 

I agree. I am far from sold. But checking around the net shows the car takes well to mods.

I wonder how Hyundai and their service department will handle this new market segment?