Hyundai #1 in quality among non-luxury brands!

**niky** · June 25th, 2009 12:12 PM

The Genesis Coupe is probably no more risky a purchase than any other midsized car. The 2.0T is based on the world-engine architecture shared with Mitsubishi and Chrysler, so parts-availability is not such an issue... though availability of suspension and body parts, of course, will be limited to the casa and a few outside sources (of course, this is the same for most mid-sized cars... since volumes are so low).

**tidus1203** · July 18th, 2009 07:23 PM

More accolades for Hyundai. Galing talaga, its priced like a 3 series and a C class but its fighting in the 5 series and E class category.

Hyundai beat both BMW and Jaguar in the midsize premium sedan segment in this year's J. D. Power and Associates' (JDPA) study on performance, execution and layout.

The Hyundai Genesis bested the the BMW 5-Series and the Jaguar XF on its first year of inclusion in JDPA's study, which takes to consideration 90 car attributes and judged by 80,900 purchasers and lessees of 2009 model vehicles.

JDPA said the Genesis performed well particularly in tests on the exterior, interior, and engine and transmission. It said Korean car's top three attributes are its roominess, excellent stereo surround sound and the clarity of its rear seat entertainment video display.

Hyundai attributes the comfort it delivers to the 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with touch controls for cooling and heating the cushions. Heating adjustments are also available in the rear seats.

As for in-car entertainment, Hyundai said the Genesis passengers can indulge in music that comes from the Lexicon 7.1 surround-sound audio system with 17 speakers and an 11-channel amp. The same system is found only in the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

The Genesis sedan with the 3.8-liter V6 engine is available in the Philippines at P3.038 million. It comes in Phantom Black, Hyper Metallic, White Frost, Lunar Beige and Velvet Red body colors.

Check out our Buyers' Guide to see the full specs of the Hyundai Genesis or take a peek at the Korean carmaker's ultra-luxurious Genesis variant in Hyundai unveils limited edition Genesis Prada.

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/hyund...formance-study

**tidus1203** · July 23rd, 2009 06:10 PM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said second-quarter net profit rose 48 percent to a record high as robust sales in China and India helped it ride out the global auto slump.

Hyundai Motor, which along with affiliate Kia Motors Corp. forms the world's fifth-biggest automotive group, said in a regulatory filing Thursday it earned 811.85 billion won ($650 million) in the three months ended June 30. It posted net profit of 546.9 billion won a year earlier.

Company spokesman Ki Jin-ho said the profit was the biggest ever for a single quarter.

Total sales revenue during the three-month period, however, fell 11 percent to 8.08 trillion won from 9.11 trillion won.

Still, the result snapped four straight quarters of decline in net profit at Hyundai, which has been expanding aggressively overseas while gaining a global reputation for quality. Earlier this month, the company introduced its first hybrid electric vehicle, the Elantra LPI Hybrid.

Hyundai, like other automakers, has been hit by falling demand amid the global economic downturn. The Ulsan, South Korea-based company, however, has used the opportunity to introduce new models and gain market share.

Hyundai said it grabbed 5 percent global market share for the first time despite what it said was a 15 percent decline in demand for autos worldwide during the first half of 2009.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Hyunda...&asset=&ccode=