2009 Hyundai Genesis outscores Lexus ES 350 as Consumer Reports’ top-rated “Upscale Sedan”

Posted: Jan 07, 2009
Filed under: 2009 Releases, Hyundai, Industry News

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis has outscored four rivals to become Consumer Reports top-rated vehicle in the “Upsacle Sedan” category beating out the Lexus ES 350. The Genesis which achieved an “Excellent” overall road test score, outranking 20 cars from competitors including the Pontiac G8, Lincoln MKS and the Acura TL

“The Hyundai Genesis rivals high-end luxury sedans but costs considerably less,” said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. “Its luxurious and spacious interior and quietness far transcend its relatively modest price.”

The Acura TL ad Nissan Maxima also received scores of Excellent while the G8 and the LKS received scores of Very Good. Other models in this class that will make their market debut in 2009 include the redesigned Audi A6 and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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Source: Consumer Reports

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  • Pat
    Oh and not to mention that Hyundai has bought all the Super Bowl ad spots next month that were abandoned by GM to advertise the Genesis Coupe
  • woodsonmon
    Why is it that the Big Three and even Acura aren't taking Hyundai seriously yet? It's all too obvious that they posess the capability to do what Japan Inc did 20 or so years ago and this is just the beginning!! When are these guys going to wake up!!!!
  • Fatha
    And why have you not taken them seriously yet?If i am not mistaken you recently purchased a BMW 330i after the Genesis was released and after all the accolades were pouring in about the Genesis.The only thing the 330i does better than the Genesis is handle and there is more to the driving experience than how fast or hard that a car corners!!!About the only thing that a 330i can do for me is carry my groceries or my golf clubs because theres not room for anything else.It's not to late to trade that depreciating junk from Germany and get a real Japanese car!!!!!
  • Pat
    Wow who would've thought that one day someone would actually say that about Hyundai.... can't wait for the Genesis coupe to hit dealerships...then we can here things like "why go for the 3-series coupe or Infiniti G37 over the Genesis Coupe"
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