Hyundai has a "G35-killer" coming?! - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:05 PM

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Hyundai has a "G35-killer" coming?!

Reading through my latest issue of Motor trend [November 2006] on page 28 I read something very odd,

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...Hyundai's forthcoming rear-drive coupe will target the Infiniti G35. Expected next year as a 2008 model, the coupe will be a companion to a rear-drive sport sedan expected by the 2009 model year. But while we've [Motor Trend] described the sport sedan as a 'poor man's BMW,' the 2008 coupe has been viewed as more of a G35-killer, which is to say, a competative car at a typically lower Hyundai price, it's premium powerplant will be a turbocharged V6, although the engine compartment does have room for a V-8.

I haven't been able to find any pics or other info on this "G35-killer" as of yet but, I'm curious as to what you guys have to say about such news. And about Hyundai targeting our G35s!!

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMOTO

Reading through my latest issue of Motor trend [November 2006] on page 28 I read something very odd,

I haven't been able to find any pics or other info on this "G35-killer" as of yet but, I'm curious as to what you guys have to say about such news. And about Hyundai targeting our G35s!!

hellll no brpp Hyundai cant make anything better than g35 becouse they are poor do u know how many h/p 08 g35 coupe is coming out bro it comes to 330h/p i bet they cant bit that

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KAROG35

hellll no brpp Hyundai cant make anything better than g35 becouse they are poor do u know how many h/p 08 g35 coupe is coming out bro it comes to 330h/p i bet they cant bit that

And you know this how? Ignorant speculators these days....

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:27 PM

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hellll no brpp Hyundai cant make anything better than g35 becouse they are poor do u know how many h/p 08 g35 coupe is coming out bro it comes to 330h/p i bet they cant bit that

I think I can understand this...but does anyone have a translator who can help me with what he said?

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:31 PM

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believe it when i see it

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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I think I can understand this...but does anyone have a translator who can help me with what he said?

Yea tell me about it, 'homie' over here forgot this is an internet forum and not a Compton corner.

Oct 3, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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I think it's a good thing when automakers target other marques. It means the G35 is a car that is doing well. It can be considered a benchmark. It means they will try but only come close.

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Oct 3, 2006 | 06:48 PM

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^ exactly. the G is the new benchmark.

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:04 PM

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I read about this myself also. It's supposed to be based off the Tiburon, which we all know is an awesome automobile

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:07 PM

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believe it when i see it

^ + 1

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:12 PM

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I read about this myself also. It's supposed to be based off the Tiburon, which we all know is an awesome automobile

Ok, that part I didn't know. The Motor Trend snippet said nothing about that. I thought they were expanding to have the fwd Tibby and this new rwd coupe to "compete" with the G. Now I'm definately gonna have to go looking for more info. Didn't know the Tibby was going rwd.

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:16 PM

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I think it's a good thing when automakers target other marques. It means the G35 is a car that is doing well. It can be considered a benchmark. It means they will try but only come close.

Wasn't the Bimmer the benchmark when Lexus and Infiniti were trying to gun it down with the IS300 and the G35?

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Correct. But the IS300 missed.

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Wasn't the Bimmer the benchmark when Lexus and Infiniti were trying to gun it down with the IS300 and the G35?

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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With Hyundai's recent string of successful redesigns, we're patiently awaiting to learn what the next incarnation of its Tiburon coupe will be like when it debuts in 2008... make that 2009... actually, make that never, as Motor Trend is reporting the Tiburon will be phased out then to make room for a new rear-wheel drive "poor man's BMW" sport sedan arriving in 2008. The sport sedan will spawn a coupe and convertible in 2009 that will replace the current Tiburon that's been on the market since 2003.

This is what Hyundai plans for their 2009 "coupe". Apparently they took the 2008 Tiburon body styling and made this. The one in the pic has 4 doors, I guess they'll make a 2 door too?

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