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March 25, 2009
Hyundai Genesis vs. Lincoln MKS: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
This week’s Showroom Showdown pits a RWD V8 import vs. a FWD V6 domestic! Thanks to Michael for suggesting this match up! The Hyundai weighs 4,006 pounds and has a healthy 368 hp on tap. The Lincoln weighs 4,127 pounds and has just 270 hp. Both cars start just south of $40k. So, which would you choose?
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Glasspackmaniac
Jan 12, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Always RWD it’s like comparing an oem muffler to a glasspack http://www.glasspack.net
sugrand01
Mar 27, 2009 at 11:04 am
if im gonna drive a luxury sedan i dont really care much about power. its not like i would race either of these cars so i would go with the MKS just because it looks more luxurious and expensive
wsbob
Mar 27, 2009 at 9:16 am
The Genesis is wat the MKS should be. Not that I don’t like the MKS, but the Genesis is a traditional luxury car. I say Genesis, but I do the like MKS too
chevyimpressions
Mar 27, 2009 at 8:18 am
THA GENESIS
ramwrangler616
Mar 27, 2009 at 7:55 am
MKS
seanspec5
Mar 27, 2009 at 5:39 am
I have been fortunate to a job in the automotive business and have had the opportunity to drive both vehicles.The Genesis wins hands down.More power,better styling,more bang for the buck.The only thing that I noticed on the lincoln that it had a quietier ride than the genesis and that was about it.
Ford70Fassstback
Mar 27, 2009 at 3:30 am
That Lincoln is just too sexy… plus if I got either of those cars I wouldnt be too concerned about performance.. imho.
NUNHOTR
Mar 27, 2009 at 3:12 am
That a tough choice but considering that a lincoln is a luxury ford aka fix-or-repair-daily I have to go with the lighter more powerful genesis. but as far as looks only I’d take the mks in heartbeat!
gMacc
Mar 26, 2009 at 8:21 pm
“A Hyundai is a Hyundai.”
Some of you people are so ignorant. That Genesis pwns the MKS.
MoparDSM
Mar 26, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Genesis!!
marvinsjdmcd5
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Um. I’d chose the Lincoln. Hyundai’s just don’t make the cars that I like.
Metal4TheMasses
Mar 26, 2009 at 3:27 pm
DUBFanatic, the lincoln is the FWD one, not the Hyundai. I’d pick the Genesis.
carguy1215
Mar 26, 2009 at 1:59 pm
The Lincoln. Although the Hyundai is rear wheel drive and has a V8, it’s still a Hyundai. plus I’m not a fan of the grille on the Hyundai; ugly and generic. Plus the MKS is going to be getting the EcoBoost good for about 355hp.
LunarStrain
Mar 26, 2009 at 1:17 pm
DUBfanatic
Mar 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm
The Genesis is a beautiful car, but I don’t like that it is front wheel drive. So I’ll have to go for the Lincoln.
Wow are you kidding me.. the Lincoln is FWD while the Genesis is RWD .. L2ReadPlz
RoughNeckLife
Mar 26, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Lincoln Baby. the Genesis is nice to and fast but Ford baby can’t beat em
DUBfanatic
Mar 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm
The Genesis is a beautiful car, but I don’t like that it is front wheel drive. So I’ll have to go for the Lincoln.
bosnakes
Mar 26, 2009 at 11:27 am
Lincoln ftw!!
Allimport247
Mar 26, 2009 at 9:13 am
My grandpa says lincoln
My grandma says hyundai
mrsnifflez
Mar 26, 2009 at 8:49 am
Ford, baby! Gotta have the Lincoln!
Duston15
Mar 26, 2009 at 8:48 am
MKS for me
gold94corolla
Mar 26, 2009 at 7:31 am
hyundai for me looks better
lifeonacloud
Mar 26, 2009 at 7:06 am
Prolly the MKS. A Hyundai is still just a Hyundai lol
DJs-zj360
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:16 am
Neither, I’ll take the Pontiac G8 GXP if I wanted a sedan in that price range.
Faran05
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:40 am
HYUN DAI LIKE SUN DAY!!!
toyotagoose
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:08 am
MKS all the way….both looks and refinement…Hyundai is getting by with putting the cheap stuff in the right places for a good initial appearance….after that…well…
KrashingV8
Mar 26, 2009 at 2:47 am
hey ballmoney. i never bought my ford from a ford dealer. I picked it up at a used car lot. I also got a warantee from a third party. besides ford is better off the GM and Chrysler combined. What POS do you drive? just wondering
dankness
Mar 26, 2009 at 1:50 am
Genesis FTW!!!
ILLY-Sase
Mar 26, 2009 at 1:21 am
Well. Im a Chevy man myself. I own a 96 caprice 9c1. But seriously. I know is a Hyundai. But I see a change coming. I’ll take the 368 hp RWD Genesis over any ford (except the GT of course). I mean seriously…the looks on ppl faces when u pul up next to their mustangs and challegers….sleeper here.
phattacorider
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Eh, I’d have to take the Genesis. For the money, you get more power, less weight, RWD, and a reliable car with a great warranty. Now that’s not saying the MKS is less reliable or has a shittier warranty, but at that price all it really has is name and some luxury items that is also available with the Hyundai. Genesis FTW.
JDMJunkee
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I’d choose the lincoln of course. Only If I had that kind of money. I stand behind a product that has a reputation, and not a bad one at that *cough* Hyundai *cough*. But then again Hyundai is going after a new market they have not yet targeted. And I saw this being test driving on TV, a real race car driver said it handled very nice, and could compete in the market.
satty12
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:23 pm
V8 rwd i will go with the hyundai for once.
1992CaddyDeville
Mar 25, 2009 at 8:36 pm
MKS
You would be surprised how nice this car is overall! Good Job Ford! Pretty much an upscale version of the Mercury Milan, which is also a good family car!
WilliamPanik
Mar 25, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Def the MKS!
mefast
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I test drove the Lincoln and I absolutely loved it! Props to Hyundai for making a good looking car that isn’t directly copied off another vehicle.
My vote is for the Lincoln MKS.
Katakuna
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Neither, I want a 2006 Lincoln LS V8, that’s better looking than either of those, not to mention faster.
biggn235
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:34 pm
hyundai
xxnatedoggxx
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:09 pm
definetly the Lincoln
albania_fier
Mar 25, 2009 at 6:42 pm
as much as i normally wouldnt this time id have to choose the hyunday more power, V8, and all that as for looks i couldnt decide though
ballmoney
Mar 25, 2009 at 6:27 pm
hyundai ftw,
hey KrashingV8-everyone’s gonna be laughing at the party because your company wont be the one honouring your warrenty when the company goes under
skiman88
Mar 25, 2009 at 6:24 pm
these things always turn into an american made vs. an import haha
JoeCool97Formula
Mar 25, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I hate to chose a Korean import over American, but the Genesis beats it NO CONTEST. As of now I would pick it over ANY new luxury car. Hyundai FTW!!!
Resurrected_Z28
Mar 25, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I agree with NobiZero. None give me a G8.
Pressed_Ham
Mar 25, 2009 at 5:24 pm
genesis all day
KrashingV8
Mar 25, 2009 at 5:14 pm
when i go to get my oil changed at my local ford dealer, I step into the showroom and head straight for the lincoln. its just a more beautiful car. i like the genesis, but there is just no comparison. The lincoln is what it is. when you show up at party and someone asks you what do you drive, are you going to say “i drive a hyundai” or are you gonna say “i drive a lincoln.” i’d stick with the hand-made suit instead of the sears special.
gurpreetsehmbi
Mar 25, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Genesis!!!
WRX7182
Mar 25, 2009 at 4:07 pm
neither
Mulham
Mar 25, 2009 at 3:41 pm
genesis duh…
mmsvg
Mar 25, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Hyundai Genesis
boywithGT
Mar 25, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Genesis.
NobiZero
Mar 25, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Neither. Give me a G8.
germn91
Mar 25, 2009 at 1:58 pm
wow genesis has more power and rwd? damn thats a no brainer! hundia for win!!
DangrRangr
Mar 25, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I’d love to vote lincoln, but my love for domestics can’t beat 2 extra cylinders and RWD. Genesis it is.
7urtle
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
why is there no option to pick a mks on here anyway?
7urtle
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
awd stinkin lincoln
FordRulesAll
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Lincoln, the Genesis looks plan, and I really don’t like Hyundai. Also the Ecoboost Engine is pretty cool.LINCOLN
Chris Bicknell
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I hear what everyone is saying about the Genesis but the Lincoln is a much cooler looking car and it’s american made. I say Lincoln.
Gotadime
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:29 pm
By the way Rob, you spelled “Hyundai” wrong. =P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-wISyGSW0
Gotadime
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:27 pm
In these current times, I would choose the Lincoln. You’ve got to support the American companies and it really is a great automobile. But in any other time, I would go with the Genesis. But count my vote for the Lincoln. =D
buickboy92
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I’ll go with the Lincoln MKS, I’ll just get it with AWD.
swensonhimer
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:19 pm
what kind of rhetorical showdown is this? GENESIS hands down.
HondaWonderBoy
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Genesis. You spelled “Hundai” wrong, it’s “Hyundai”, come on, didn’t the commercial at superbowl teach you??? haha
dodgethiz12
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:13 pm
This is a tough one. I saw a new MKS at a stop light, all white with 24″ rims. I’m not too fond of large rims, but man that car had a presence about it. That lincoln is one of the better designs FOMOCO has come up with nowadays. But, RWD will be the factor so I choose the GENESIS along with its 368hp.
___nes___
Mar 25, 2009 at 11:19 am
Genesis!
Maffew
Mar 25, 2009 at 11:13 am
Genesis…obviously.
dhillaz
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:35 am
Genesis – Hyundai has earned it, Lincoln has lost its classy look.
DaveyBoyo
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:33 am
Genesis hands down.
tirepoo
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:17 am
genesis
Johnson14785
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:05 am
Lincoln … i think the genesis reminds me of a camry for some reason and i am sick of seeing those damn cars haha
artie99
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:56 am
Genesis – I like the idea of driving a luxury car that everyone knows is budget-friendly, especially right now.
Tcassa
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:56 am
RWD any day folks. Hyundai gets my vote.
Brett Powers
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:55 am
Lincoln, my reasoning is this. The Genisis looks like the boys from Hyundai took all the current luxury cars from the top companies, threw em in a blender and this is what came out. Design theft. Front from a Toyota rear mixed between a Mercedes and a BMW.
sarahsmile90
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:44 am
Hyundai Genesis of course!
hockeyrider18
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:31 am
Hyundai Genesis, no question! Death to torque steer!
DudeManBro
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:08 am
the Lincoln MKS just looks awsome while the Genesis is as posh girls say, “So Yesterday”. The Genesis honestly looks like a Toyota Camary!
seattlecubes
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:07 am
I say the Genesis only because it’s “right wheel drive.” That said, isn’t the MKS about to get the new Twin Turbo engine package that is in the Taurus?
whtfocus77
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:03 am
lincoln