There are numerous comparisons that can be made, and after the initial excitement over the 2.0T (only) price wears off, things don't look quite so special to me.
While the 2.0T pricing makes an effective attention grabber, their mistake is in the V6 pricing here. Its obviously what they think the traffic will bear because of others' (my opinion) "predatory" pricing, not what the car should sell for.
US Pricing: 2.0T $ 22k, V6 $ 25k, V6 Grand Touring $ 27.5k
Cdn. Pricing: 2.0T $ 24.5k, V6 $ 33k <eek>
Here's another comparo. Genesis 3.8L V6 - 306 HP, 266 torque vs. Camaro 3.6L V6 - 300 HP, 273 torque, MSRP- $
27k. That's $ 6k less folks. Now in fairness the Camaro weighs 400 lbs. more and although pricing details of options aren't known, it would probably take all the $ 6k difference to get the Camaro options equal. But still, shows how "unspecial" the V6 Genesis is after forgetting about the attention grabbing base 2.0T price.
I think, in northern climates where RWD isn't as much of a draw to the average buyer, the Genesis V6 will steal some sales from Altima and Accord V6 coupes. I mean, why not, save (depending on the others' cash incentives) some $ and get comparable options and RWD. In terms of the 2.0T, its hard to tell how many up here will actually buy a first year car with visions of high performance that can't be obtained without voiding the warranty. I think that depends on if Hyundai has actually created a cult following because of the tuner modified cars for drifting etc. they are using for promotion. Will people actually buy because of that hype. And some of those kinds of buyers may have already bought a far superior performing sub 3,000 lb. 260 HP, 260 torque Cobalt SS with a warranty (if they believe GM will still be around) and pocketed $ 1k savings for spending money.
I really like the car however its not going to make me run out and immediately do something foolish.
I'm going to wait to check it out thoroughly. Any idea when they will arrive at Cdn. dealers?