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these seats look sweet these not so much is it vinyl or leather wow can they even do some stitching maybe? will that glossy black plastic be what ends up in the CT5???

it looks like its probably better than this recycled garbage can black shiny plastic with 5 cent vinyl pouch the seats on the CT6 are stitched nice. give em credit for that. Can't find nice seat finish on many ATS and CTS

Whoa! Maybe T-bar shifters are gonna become cool again!!! Admittedly GM always took a rap from the buff books for them

yes, Pontiac had its own G 3 series. EXCITEMENT

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/12/genesis-the-brand-that-barely-exists-in-sales-slow-ascent/ https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/07/genesis-hits-the-partial-reset-button-as-it-awaits-2019-models/ this explains some of what is going on.

it seems you have to get a platinum or V series to get something with better materials (ie anything you'd consider luxury). Cadillac has never really done great detailing or super precise assembly and gap quality. But in particular, base and lower trim Cadillacs don't really have anything greatly exceeding low and mid level brands as far as leather and plastics quality, etc. one example is the plastic seatbacks on the CT6. that's not even hyundai quality and they trim their interiors with lots of that stuff. the bar keeps increasing on interiors, interiors has never been anything Cadillac has beaten the competition in, and they seem to be losing ground to more and more competitors

So Jeep is pricing their cars like GM.... "keep jacking up the price"

where are the FINS??? BLADES?

there is a limit to how much you can price a wrangler. due it being not luxury

OMG WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE????

ah, i knew this would get some responses. i will say this, yes it's still a hyundai. but it's not as fauxly done as the older Genesis. This new one looks better, so Hyundai is doing a better job on the presentation. When i said it looks like an Infinity or Alfa Romeo, i should have said it looks like them but actually comes off looking better than both. And then there is those fringe low volume marques like Jaguar.... some of the parts of their product look polished and well manufactured, and then there are parts of their assembly that can look imprecise. The assembly fit quality of the G70 looks improved over the other Genesis and the fit quality over looks like it may be quite good. at 43 grand for an all wheel drive 250hp, with huge moonroof and some other nice bits, come on, even the BMW's look like cheap shit inside. It's not original design on the outside either, i get that, but nor is it a huge out there mistake. A BMW 3 series can look like an econocar when specced at a certain price. And if that is the case, this Genesis may look better in comparison. Imagine how foolish Cadillac will look if the new CT5 is complete trash, particularly the interior. If the Hyundai looks better than the Cadillac then really Cadillac may be on life support.

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2018-volkswagen-atlas-2-0t-se-review-one-week/ https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/living/auto-reviews/on-the-road-review-vw-atlas-2-0t/ https://www.cars.com/articles/2018-volkswagen-atlas-20t-quick-spin-does-it-really-need-a-v-6-1420698468737/

For comparison, see my previous review of the Atlas 3.6 SE here DRIVEN: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas 2.0t S FWD, $32,030 HIGHS: A conservative, butch, truckish shape that works well for the large 3 row crossover segment, on VW's first honest try. A+ on vehicle packaging. Considering the physical size, and usage of space; 3 spacious rows, usable cargo, great seating options (still applies). Very easy to get in and out of. Second row slides forward and backward. Genius how it can tilt forward for good access to third row, which can have real leg room for adults when all three rows are set up well. (still applies) Seating height in second row and leg and foot space is fine even for large Murchan midwestern men. Second row is wide, too. 7 out to lunch, no problem (still applies). So much room inside and packaged well. WIDE ARMREST! ELBOW ROOM! Large windows and great visibility coupled with a just right stance and driving position. Center console is big and wide, despite wide seats, no loss of leg space due to console (CX-9 please take notes). (STILL APPLIES). So nice and airy inside. Reminds me of the old Mitsubishi Endeavor but with a third row. Interior in Titan Black cloth is quite plain, but at the same time, it is plain done ok, and functionally its simple and well laid out, when it's at this price point. At higher trims and price points, yes, let's second guess it a bit. Lots less bulk than the v6. And the steering is just a delight for this kind of vehicle. Just about perfect quickness on the rack, and you can actually feel things through the wheel. Plus, it feels light for it's size. Still doesn't feel totally like a sedan, but the 2.0 is among the lighter feeling large SUV's. It might be the only one in its class to actually be enjoyable to PILOT. See what i did there? Why does this seem to drive entirely different than the v6 version? Nice brakes, great feel. Autostop can be turned off. This is becoming more common. YAY The 2.0 actually has some scoot. And it can either be nice and smooth on the highway at cruising speed, or rather vocal and gnarly sounding if you lean on it. Like your spouse, it's growly when you first wake it up, but if you back off and be nice to it, it settles in and is easy going and agreeable. Transmission will kick down if you ask it too without much delay. When it settles in at cruise speeds its not all that strained. And it's fairly quiet inside. LOWS: Ride can be a bit bouncy sometimes. Sort of antithetical to the sharp steering. See gnarly powertrain comments above. It does suck that for as basically decent as the powertrain is, if it wasn't growly and a bit smoother this package would really be a rock star. S model does not have keyless access and start. Having to stick a key in a lock and turn it, that is a bygone era. For that reason alone, and the lack of blind spot monitors, i would need to go to the next trim. And with that comes leatherette, too. BOOYAH SUMMARY: While the four cylinder 2.0 S model is very different in character vs. the more trimmed up 3.6 v6 versions, it still does the main parts the same. Functional, roomy, efficient, comfortable, easy to see out of, etc. Some folks don't need or want the added weight and drag of AWD (ironic I say this as a new winter storm is dumping inches of the white stuff as we speak). Having the less expensive, less trimmed front drive only version, done decently like it is here just allows some customers to move up easier from the compact SUV class for more room with less $$$, and have something enjoyable to drive for the price too. While the powertrain performs better than expected, I knock it a bit for it's added growlyness. If VW could retune that sound a bit to something enjoyable, and add keyless to the 'S' trim are the most notable flaws, that's not much to nitpick. Rather strange, between this, and the new Tiguan, I am beginning to like some VW's again. This was surprisingly delightful, for what it is. A-

Damn if it's not a good looking car. In the flesh. Sort of an Alfa Romeo / Infinity cross up, but they did a nice job with it (at 43k with LOTS of stuff on it). Interior was locked but to be honest the inside of it looked surprisingly good as well. Lots of surface development and good basic layout. Strangely, the rear seat bottom is very deep, so there will be more leg room back there than meets the eye. There is some Korea faux German finishes and switchgear in there you can detect through the glass, but still, why is this a nicer interior than in most Cadillacs? Knowing that anyone with a beating heart and chromosomes can get credit on a Hyundai, they well sell many of them. In fact, sales dude told me first 12 they got were gone within the month. And yet Cadillacs can often sit for 12-24 months on the lot sometimes. I tend to think Motor Trend got a lot of ad revenue for naming this car, car of the year. MT and C/D seem to be pushing a lot of positive Hyundai and Kia articles lately. But also at face value, this car as it is has a nice account for itself in the showroom. I think it shows nicer than a Lexus or Infinity and seems like it could sit in the company of a German car too. Hyundai evidently can build and market an entry luxe car and people are lining up for one. Should be telling to see if the new Cadillac CT5 is a market dud when that comes out. Will be hard to find one of these G70's for a test drive for awhile I am afraid.....

“Aluminum hardening”. Lol let’s see if it’s durable when it comes out.

i'm not 100% sure, but i believe you can turn off those things, at least the cross path warnings.

it is the sort of thing that reinforces a deserved or undeserved stereotype. Hyundai wants to be a big boy with a new Genesis G70 and get awards, etc. they have to get by this just like GM would if it were them.

i don't think diesel is what people look to in a Sante Fe so this makes sense. Bigger question is Hyundai already has two underperforming motors in this otherwise nice new model. Why do a third motor with limited consumer benefit when the optional turbo upgrade engine in a newly redesigned model is called out as underpowered and unrefined?

Since the CT6 may end up being sourced from China if it stays, it would be a direct result of what this tariff ends up as. I also believe the future fate of a Buick Envision and Enspire depend on this. If the tariff stays low I bet we see a redesigned Envision, and an all new Enspire like the concept.

i think there is actually a contract with PSA on how long they supply Regals to the US. They can always cancel a contract, sure. It is clear that GM has no interest in marketing or pricing and packaging the Regal to actually succeed.

Acura could get by with one sedan. Old TL sized. No one will miss the ILX or RLX.

maybe Barra is swapping out the trick new v8 with some electric motors and the "The current system isn't able to carry the load necessary to support the necessary components in the vehicle" as in electrical current flow for an electric motor. maybe they took out the steering wheel too, and its already autonomous corvette electrics and autonomous, that is GM

looks like some pulse still over at toyota......

I had an 89 and 99 SHO, the newest SHO is faster on paper than both, drove one once, it's not at all the same thing. I would take the 89 and even the 99 over it in a heartbeat. The current one, too bunker like, too truck like. Powertrain wasn't emotionally appealing. It's not even compelling as a fast luxury car. Maybe it was the size and weight and AWD drag. IF you want a large trunk though, the 2010+ Taurus is the thing to get. My guess is the 400hp MKZ v6 is the way to go if you are a Ford fan and want a sedan with verve yet. Fusion Sport a nice option compared to the SHO at least. Perhaps if Ford had ever redesigned the intrusive console in the current Taurus, and if it were even slightly space efficient inside at all, it may have helped its fate.

http://www.burlappcar.com/2018/10/all-new-2020-vw-passat.html this is been up for awhile, blehhhhhhhhhh VW Taurus