Hyundai Genesis V8.Confirmed for Australia. - Page 3

Paxton · 28-08-2011, 04:54 PM

You guys have no idea how close this was to actually being built in Australia.

Blame the GFC and the Australian dollar.

Road_Warrior · 28-08-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011G6E

Yes indeed...the comment from a big wig in the V8 Supercars arena many moons ago springs to mind...when a couple of other makers asked about being let in with thier factory V8 engined cars. I believe Lexus might have been one but some European brand springs to mind as well.
He angrily said "We've built this formula from the ground up and I'm buggered if any newcomer is going to get a free ride!", or words to that effect.

In other words, they were absolutely terrified of a rerun of the Godzilla R32 Skylines thrashing the lump old V8's using technology and upsetting the great unwashed...

That was some Holden git that said that, Ross Mackenzie I think it was.

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Originally Posted by Paxton

You guys have no idea how close this was to actually being built in Australia.

Blame the GFC and the Australian dollar.

To be fair, Tonsely Park would have required a big dollar spend to make it worth Hyundai's while. It wasn't just going to be a case of rock up and start building.

Paxton · 28-08-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

To be fair, Tonsely Park would have required a big dollar spend to make it worth Hyundai's while. It wasn't just going to be a case of rock up and start building.

This is true, but they were ready to pull the trigger. They want to be number one, and knew that Australian production can only help this. That being said, there is no chance of it happening now, sadly.

Road_Warrior · 28-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

This is true, but they were ready to pull the trigger. They want to be number one, and knew that Australian production can only help this. That being said, there is no chance of it happening now, sadly.

Hmm.

I wonder what vehicle they would have built here.

kinksta · 28-08-2011, 08:41 PM

Me likey! Looked at a few modified ones of these and they look amazing! Very attractive car! With a good rumble I will push Dad towards one, instead of another Caprice, or go for a drive at least..

Mighty Reds · 28-08-2011, 08:56 PM

Hyundai are starting to make some really nice cars but to be honest I think this is one of their poorer efforts, its styling looks like its the bastard child of a Honda Accord and 5 series Beemer.

Bossxr8 · 28-08-2011, 09:07 PM

I'm pretty sceptical it will even make it here. Only recently the CEO said it would not come here.

I'll believe it when I see it. This article states its not for Australia as they don't build the Genesis in RHD, and we will be getting the 2 door coupe but only the V6 and turbo 4. They don't make the V8 in RHD.

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257838001760B5

Mighty Reds · 28-08-2011, 09:13 PM

The coupe looks nice, a touch hairdresser but that V6 is a ripper.

2011G6E · 28-08-2011, 09:17 PM

A V8 is nothing magical or special...it's just another way to package an engine. There are far more powerful and efficient ways to move a car, but a V8 still has a certain allure to some people. Not many going by sales figures, but a few.

It's probably similar to the Toyota/Lexus "hemi-style" V8 when they first appeared...they were laughed at when they first came out, but then next thing you know, hot rods and other modified smaller cars were sprouting them all over the place. The first one I saw was in an unfinished project at a car show many years back, an FJ panel van I think, highly polished and detailed nicely. It was drawing a lot of attention. The bloke had one on a chassis stand out the front of his exhibit, and was importing them for people.

People will initially scoff about the Hyundai V8...but maybe not as much as they did in years past.

MrZ · 29-08-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

You guys have no idea how close this was to actually being built in Australia.

Blame the GFC and the Australian dollar.

Rubbish - Hyundai never had any plans to set up manufacturing here. Where did you hear this?

Oh, and the car that is confirmed for Australia is the Genesis coupe - which is not available with a V8, only a 2.0L turbo four or V6.

Zero_PSI · 29-08-2011, 08:58 AM

Are the coupes coming? Or just the 4 door?

I've been waiting for so long for these. Will be looking at the finances in the new year.

MrZ · 29-08-2011, 09:00 AM

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Are the coupes coming? Or just the 4 door?

I've been waiting for so long for these. Will be looking at the finances in the new year.

Only coupe is coming. No 4-door. This means no V8.

Fev · 29-08-2011, 09:00 AM

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Now we just need the Equus

I was in Seoul a couple of times in July (stopped over on my flight to and from Europe) and spent a good 12 hours out and about. These big Equus are a beautiful looking car I must say! I was wondering the whole time why we didn't have them over here when in Seoul they're used as Taxis and they look like they're specced out like an S600 merc! They look great in black too.

davenl5l · 29-08-2011, 11:17 AM

fastest pizza delivery car on earth ?

prasac · 29-08-2011, 11:35 AM

been a fan of Hyundai for many years since the Genesis coupe. if the V8 comes here would be a welcome site, especially if it is competitive against the likes of Holden/Ford. if it's Lexus prices well i don't like it's chances, hyundai in Australia has not yet earned the rep its starting to over the rest of the world.

FPV · 29-08-2011, 11:38 AM

Genesis is a Falcon competitor, the V8/R-Spec version would be up against the G6E Turbo or G8E (if it ever happens). The R-Spec version has not been tuned as a performance version but more of a luxury performance variant.

Equus is basically the Caprice comptitior.

I would like to see this article confirming that the Genesis will be coming to Australia, as previously they have denied that they could sell a Hyundai in a price bracket that iss representative of the actual vehicle's capability. Would definately like to see this car here.

blueoval · 29-08-2011, 12:08 PM

I was never a fan of Hyundai myself either, but the latest batch of Hyundai's have been an eye opener for me. The i45 in particular. I think if ever there was scope for a Hyundai V8 version to come to Australia, I would welcome it. In my opinion, its good to have a diversity of good cars to choose from.

Confirmation of the Genesis Coupe to Australia can be read here --> http://www.caradvice.com.au/134931/h...for-australia/

Carsales on the coupe.
http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2011...is-coupe-26412

csv8 · 29-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV

Genesis is a Falcon competitor, the V8/R-Spec version would be up against the G6E Turbo or G8E (if it ever happens). The R-Spec version has not been tuned as a performance version but more of a luxury performance variant.

Equus is basically the Caprice comptitior.

I would like to see this article confirming that the Genesis will be coming to Australia, as previously they have denied that they could sell a Hyundai in a price bracket that iss representative of the actual vehicle's capability. Would definately like to see this car here.

This is the article..won't upload..Hyundai.jpg:
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RG · 29-08-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

This is the article..

What?

EDIT: I see, can you link to it?

LTDHO · 29-08-2011, 12:56 PM

So will we see these tackle Commodore and Falcon on the mountain?

csv8 · 29-08-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

What?

EDIT: I see, can you link to it?

It was in The Courier Mail. 27/08/2011 Cars Guide section ..but its not on the Cars Guide website ????seems odd???

csv8 · 29-08-2011, 01:05 PM

I cut the photo of the car off..

DBourne · 29-08-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

I cut the photo of the car off..

185kw? mother of god!

Yellow_Festiva · 29-08-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fev

I was in Seoul a couple of times in July (stopped over on my flight to and from Europe) and spent a good 12 hours out and about. These big Equus are a beautiful looking car I must say! I was wondering the whole time why we didn't have them over here when in Seoul they're used as Taxis and they look like they're specced out like an S600 merc! They look great in black too.

Did you see the older Equus cars?? Big, boxy and mostly black.. the ultimate Mafia car!

Limo:

Sedan:

prasac · 29-08-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

So will we see these tackle Commodore and Falcon on the mountain?

Toyota is smashing some heads in NASCAR

Ford vs Holden vs Toyota vs Hyundai would be something.

burnz · 29-08-2011, 01:31 PM

anybody know the tare weight??

RG · 29-08-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

185kw? mother of god!

That bit makes me think a journo has got their details wrong.

The Hyundai V8 makes a LOT more power than that.

BadMax · 29-08-2011, 02:00 PM

Why are there so many whingers out there? The Australian car market is over protected by the government, let them bring in high end Hyundais and Kia's. It's only then the Aussie car builders will pull their fingers out of their ***** and build decent quality cars!

Oh don't support Korean/Thailand/Asian built cars...Guessing you haven't noticed where many of the components fitted to the Falcon come from?

Mighty Reds · 29-08-2011, 03:05 PM

I actually thought this thread was quite positive towards Hyundai. I would have one over a toyota anyday.

FPV · 29-08-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

I cut the photo of the car off..

Thanks csv8!

From the looks of it, they may even be talking about the Genesis coupe. The Genesis sedan has already received its facelift, the Genesis coupe facelift is currently under development and should be out soon.

But then 185kw v8............possibly a typo and was supposed to be 285kw, which is the figure of the base V8.

Anyway if true, would definately look forward to seeing this car in Australia.