Hyundai Genesis 'Sedan' - A Clone of all cars you can think of - Team-BHP

Karandeep81 · 5th March 2008, 15:20

So whilst surfing the internet for 78th Geneva motor show, I came across the line which said Hyundai to Premiere Genesis. From past experience as Hyundai always launches its cars first in the USA I decided to give that website a click. And hurray see what I found - The Hyundai Genesis 'Sedan'

Hyundai | Genesis

But the excitement didn't last long as I could clearly see the Genesis a clone of all possible 'big' sedans .. i.e the grill matches (actually the entire front) that of the new 'C' class, the head lights from an angle are analogous to that of a 'Saab' and the angular cut to the rear lights (on the boot section) give it a '3 series' cult.
No doubt the car is cool (not to me though) but it just drives down the enthusiasm of the concept we have been seing for some time now, with the explanation - 'The concept never looked like this, did it?'

Other Hyundai vehicles that are Akin (to my knowledge) are
Sonata - Erstwhile Honda Accord
Elantara - Toyota Corolla (old version)
The new i30 - BMW 1 Series (from the back)

When will Hyundai grow up with its own designs? No wonders they sell poorly in the UK, inspite of their unbeatable 5 years warranty. Damn sister KIA sells more than them, with their European designs

jkdas · 5th March 2008, 15:29

Another thread to bash Hyundai?

I thought they sold well in US and India

binoyb22 · 5th March 2008, 15:37

The car looks great,too good.guess it will be priced highly.by the way is it coming to India??

Steeroid · 5th March 2008, 15:45

Damn. I didnt know this. I thought other manufacturers did stuff like this - for instance I drive a car that has a Kia Amanti front end and a Hyundai Sonata rear.

ram_hyundai · 5th March 2008, 15:54

This one looks terrific whether its a mix of c,s,x,y or z.Looks perfect from all sides and is sure a winner wherever launched.
ram

Rotorhead · 5th March 2008, 16:02

hyundai guys have always been short on original ideas..hopefully atleast they are getting better at mixing and matching from other models. The design team of hyundai is sure making some easy money.

Karandeep81 · 5th March 2008, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

The design team of hyundai is sure making some easy money.

yeah or may be the designers are paid to hopp around and sketch what they see, which then would translate on their final designs.

Jayabusa · 5th March 2008, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karandeep81

So whilst surfing the internet for 78th Geneva motor show, I came across the line which said Hyundai to Premiere Genesis. From past experience as Hyundai always launches its cars first in the USA I decided to give that website a click. And hurray see what I found - The Hyundai Genesis 'Sedan'

Hyundai | Genesis

But the excitement didn't last long as I could clearly see the Genesis a clone of all possible 'big' sedans .. i.e the grill matches (actually the entire front) that of the new 'C' class, the head lights from an angle are analogous to that of a 'Saab' and the angular cut to the rear lights (on the boot section) give it a '3 series' cult.
No doubt the car is cool (not to me though) but it just drives down the enthusiasm of the concept we have been seing for some time now, with the explanation - 'The concept never looked like this, did it?'

Other Hyundai vehicles that are Akin (to my knowledge) are
Sonata - Erstwhile Honda Accord
Elantara - Toyota Corolla (old version)
The new i30 - BMW 1 Series (from the back)

When will Hyundai grow up with its own designs? No wonders they sell poorly in the UK, inspite of their unbeatable 5 years warranty. Damn sister KIA sells more than them, with their European designs

When I saw it's pic for the first time it reminded me of the Camry.

jerish666 · 5th March 2008, 17:31

Car looks great.It has got a powerful engine 4.6L V8 375 horsepower .

gt_mustang · 6th March 2008, 12:13

not only hyundai others copy as well

does anyone know of the kia opirus seesh copy of soo many things

Steeroid · 6th March 2008, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_mustang

not only hyundai others copy as well

does anyone know of the kia opirus seesh copy of soo many things

Kia is owned by Hyundai.

srishiva · 6th March 2008, 13:00

Looks more like the previous Infiniti which was based on Maxima. The specifications look great. Atleast they are coming out with new variations (unlike Acura which doesn't seem to wakeup from their dreams)

dockap · 6th March 2008, 13:04

wow nice car looks way better then the new c class merc wonder what it would cost if they launched it in india

adityakavoor · 6th March 2008, 13:09

Interior is awesome

Karandeep81 · 6th March 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by dockap

wow nice car looks way better then the new c class merc wonder what it would cost if they launched it in india

oh really?

u kidding me, right?

5th March 2008, 15:20	#1 (permalink)
Karandeep81 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK/Ahmedabad Posts: 179	Hyundai Genesis 'Sedan' - A Clone of all cars you can think of So whilst surfing the internet for 78th Geneva motor show, I came across the line which said Hyundai to Premiere Genesis. From past experience as Hyundai always launches its cars first in the USA I decided to give that website a click. And hurray see what I found - The Hyundai Genesis 'Sedan' Hyundai \| Genesis But the excitement didn't last long as I could clearly see the Genesis a clone of all possible 'big' sedans .. i.e the grill matches (actually the entire front) that of the new 'C' class, the head lights from an angle are analogous to that of a 'Saab' and the angular cut to the rear lights (on the boot section) give it a '3 series' cult. No doubt the car is cool (not to me though) but it just drives down the enthusiasm of the concept we have been seing for some time now, with the explanation - 'The concept never looked like this, did it?' Other Hyundai vehicles that are Akin (to my knowledge) are Sonata - Erstwhile Honda Accord Elantara - Toyota Corolla (old version) The new i30 - BMW 1 Series (from the back) When will Hyundai grow up with its own designs? No wonders they sell poorly in the UK, inspite of their unbeatable 5 years warranty. Damn sister KIA sells more than them, with their European designs Last edited by Karandeep81 : 5th March 2008 at 15:25.

5th March 2008, 15:29	#2 (permalink)
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Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,346 View My Garage	Damn. I didnt know this. I thought other manufacturers did stuff like this - for instance I drive a car that has a Kia Amanti front end and a Hyundai Sonata rear. __________________ Cheers Steer Where all think alike, no one really thinks very much.

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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	This one looks terrific whether its a mix of c,s,x,y or z.Looks perfect from all sides and is sure a winner wherever launched. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

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jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 588	Car looks great.It has got a powerful engine 4.6L V8 375 horsepower . __________________ Jerry's

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binoyb22 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 131	The car looks great,too good.guess it will be priced highly.by the way is it coming to India??

5th March 2008, 16:02	#6 (permalink)
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250	hyundai guys have always been short on original ideas..hopefully atleast they are getting better at mixing and matching from other models. The design team of hyundai is sure making some easy money.

6th March 2008, 12:13	#10 (permalink)
gt_mustang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hyd Posts: 111	not only hyundai others copy as well does anyone know of the kia opirus seesh copy of soo many things

6th March 2008, 13:00	#12 (permalink)
srishiva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 648	Looks more like the previous Infiniti which was based on Maxima. The specifications look great. Atleast they are coming out with new variations (unlike Acura which doesn't seem to wakeup from their dreams) Last edited by srishiva : 6th March 2008 at 13:03.

6th March 2008, 13:04	#13 (permalink)
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore-Manipal Posts: 236 View My Garage	wow nice car looks way better then the new c class merc wonder what it would cost if they launched it in india

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adityakavoor Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 24	Interior is awesome

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