Genesis Crossover/Wagon Not Expected Anytime Soon, Hyundai Deprives Countless Dozens From Buying Another Boring-UV

After our news earlier on the XL-sized Genesis, here's the second piece of news-like rumor-busting for the day: We've been told by Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of R&D at Hyundai, that despite the rumors — and whether it be called a crossover, wagon or whatever-UV — don't expect to see another form factor from Hyundai on the Genesis platform anytime soon. While we mourn the loss of any opportunity for a rear-wheel drive wagon form factor, our dislike of crossovers in general is well documented. So we're both happy and sad. While we go and cry and laugh in a corner, take a moment to reflect yourself. That is all.

8:45 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Ray Wert
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smoke~ at 09:14 AM on 05/07/08
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Well, that certainly makes my day.
MazdaEric at 09:21 AM on 05/07/08
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Genesis Crossover OUT!
tanooki2003 at 09:54 AM on 05/07/08
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This is good news. They are learning from the mistakes of the north American Ford, Chrysler, and GM automakers wither their endless notion to make at least 2-4 of the same cars.

The Veracruz and Santa Fe are just fine. 2 is enough.
DannyBN at 09:58 AM on 05/07/08
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"don't expect to see another form factor from Hyundai on the Genesis platform anytime soon."

That doesn't necessarily rule out Kia, does it?
Turboner at 11:45 AM on 05/07/08
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Good.
Novaload at 12:48 PM on 05/07/08
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You must attune your ear to the subtleties and nuances. "Don't expect" does not equal "Not going to happen." And "anytime soon" could mean any damn thing.
But I hope it means "Not going to happen" and "ever."
FreeMan at 01:24 PM on 05/07/08
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Genesis Crossout