Blackseal 1st Gear September 12, 2011 Share September 12, 2011 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091236526/k...etails-released ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 12, 2011 Share September 12, 2011 Likely to be based on the Genesis Sedan platform. Pls build it Kia!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear September 12, 2011 Author Share September 12, 2011 Likely to be based on the Genesis Sedan platform. Pls build it Kia!!! Oh yes...this car will give contis and japs a good run for their $$$$ ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 Oh yes...this car will give contis and japs a good run for their $$$$ ! Well, Kia and Hyundai are already there, and are more than able to compete with the Continentals, especially BMW and Mercedes-Benz I say!! It's strange why Hyundai Korea don't want to export their Grandeur 5G yet. So far, it's still strictly a Korean Domestic Model. They should start exporting this model, probably as the Azera, to USA and the world. This car will prove that the Koreans have landed!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Author Share September 13, 2011 Well, Kia and Hyundai are already there, and are more than able to compete with the Continentals, especially BMW and Mercedes-Benz I say!! It's strange why Hyundai Korea don't want to export their Grandeur 5G yet. So far, it's still strictly a Korean Domestic Model. They should start exporting this model, probably as the Azera, to USA and the world. This car will prove that the Koreans have landed!!!! The reason why they are not exporting, is due to the fact that they are aware they still can't take on the big boys ( europeans like Merc, Bimmer and Audi ) yet.....to be specific....handling dynamics and interior quality....even the design may not appeal to european / western buyers.... theonly oriental brand that can appeal to them is Lexus....The Koreans...more specific Hyundai, wants to be in that league before they launch their top of the range models to western buyers...no point being trounced by the europeans the moment they launched there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 The reason why they are not exporting, is due to the fact that they are aware they still can't take on the big boys ( europeans like Merc, Bimmer and Audi ) yet.....to be specific....handling dynamics and interior quality....even the design may not appeal to european / western buyers.... theonly oriental brand that can appeal to them is Lexus....The Koreans...more specific Hyundai, wants to be in that league before they launch their top of the range models to western buyers...no point being trounced by the europeans the moment they launched there... They have a quality product in the Grandeur 5G. The design looks great, and is much more exciting to look at compared to the dull looking Genesis and towkay Equus. When Hyundai launched the Genesis in USA a few yrs ago, it was well received at first, until the Germans came out with the F10 5-Series and W212 E-Class. That was where people rather paid more for nicer looking cars =) The Genesis just didn't have the exterior and interior looks to impress. But with the Grandeur 5G, I'm pretty sure it'll be a huge seller there, as with the previous Azera [the one that's used as Taxis here]. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Author Share September 13, 2011 They have a quality product in the Grandeur 5G. The design looks great, and is much more exciting to look at compared to the dull looking Genesis and towkay Equus. When Hyundai launched the Genesis in USA a few yrs ago, it was well received at first, until the Germans came out with the F10 5-Series and W212 E-Class. That was where people rather paid more for nicer looking cars =) The Genesis just didn't have the exterior and interior looks to impress. But with the Grandeur 5G, I'm pretty sure it'll be a huge seller there, as with the previous Azera [the one that's used as Taxis here]. Talking about F10 5 series...it's a large car on the outside...but the interior sucks....in terms of interior space....I wonder where all those 2968mm wheelbase gone to ???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 Talking about F10 5 series...it's a large car on the outside...but the interior sucks....in terms of interior space....I wonder where all those 2968mm wheelbase gone to ???? Yeap. Was very disappointed with the interior space. It felt like the 3-Series inside. Having seen the F10 and E60/E61 5-series next to each other, the additional length of the F10 5-Series really went to the bonnet, rather than interior cabin space. The thick front and rear seats also didn't help in the legroom front. Same for the W212 E-Class as well. The interior of even the W124 ain't much smaller despite the much smaller exterior size would suggest. All thanks to the seats, and longer bonnet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perseus76 2nd Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 actually, huyndai have the Equus in the range of Lexus, and they are in the American market. Just that it never gets as popular as the toyota. I would say the Equus is nicely build with very quiet cabin. But somehow, it just lack that bit of attraction for the up market buyers, who are more into luxury sedan.....I dont mind buying one though....USD70K in Korea for a S Class equivalent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 actually, huyndai have the Equus in the range of Lexus, and they are in the American market. Just that it never gets as popular as the toyota. I would say the Equus is nicely build with very quiet cabin. But somehow, it just lack that bit of attraction for the up market buyers, who are more into luxury sedan.....I dont mind buying one though....USD70K in Korea for a S Class equivalent. Well, Hyundai has to change the design of the Equus' dashboard. Or else, the Equus really does feel like a cut price Lexus LS460L.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Author Share September 13, 2011 Yeap. Was very disappointed with the interior space. It felt like the 3-Series inside. Having seen the F10 and E60/E61 5-series next to each other, the additional length of the F10 5-Series really went to the bonnet, rather than interior cabin space. The thick front and rear seats also didn't help in the legroom front. Same for the W212 E-Class as well. The interior of even the W124 ain't much smaller despite the much smaller exterior size would suggest. All thanks to the seats, and longer bonnet. That shows BMW packaging sucks ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 That shows BMW packaging sucks ! Not exactly actually. Park an F10 5-Series next to a Honda Civic, and notice the passenger compartment length [window length]. It's practically almost the same! It's just that the exterior design fools you into thinking the F10 5-Series is a much larger car than it actually is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionex81 Neutral Newbie September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 Likely to be based on the Genesis Sedan platform. Pls build it Kia!!! The car is cool hehe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear September 21, 2011 Share September 21, 2011 Yah...pls build it.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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