# How much do you think Hyundai paid MotorTrend to "write" this article? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 26, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446 "2009-02-26T22:19:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/1 "2009-02-26T22:19:40Z")
This is probably the most sales pitch laden “article” I’ve ever read about a car by a magazine, it literally reads like an advertisement than an honest “road test” article. The sad part is it is so freaking obvious, they didn’t even attempted to sound objective. :lol I bet you $10 bucks this entire article will be in Hyundai’s brochure. link: [http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112\_0905\_2010\_hyundai\_genesis\_coupe\_3\_8\_track\_test/index.html](http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0905_2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_3_8_track_test/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2009, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/2 "2009-02-26T22:26:28Z")
Thats why i HATE Motor Trend. They are a bunch of idiots, and cant drive to save their lives. They hate Ford, and tryed to say a 03 Cobra was a mid 13 second car when it cam out…Fuckin idiots /rant ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/3 "2009-02-27T19:47:11Z")
I’ll give them a little more credit than that. I enjoy reading the articles they have. Plus the car seems to be solid. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2009, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/4 "2009-02-27T19:51:31Z")
Seems to be the standard motortrend add/article. ---
**Author:** ![HudsonFalcon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hudsonfalcon/32/6460_2.png) [@HudsonFalcon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HudsonFalcon)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/5 "2009-02-27T19:58:57Z")
> [@Maybe time for a little censorship?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maybe-time-for-a-little-censorship/14870/24): > > I’ll give them a little more credit than that. I enjoy reading the articles they have. > > Plus the car seems to be solid. Agreed. Hyundai really stepped up with this car. ---
**Author:** ![stc2009en](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@stc2009en](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stc2009en)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/6 "2009-03-01T18:55:14Z")
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**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/7 "2009-03-01T18:55:59Z")
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**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/8 "2009-03-02T03:18:03Z")
I wonder how it sound with an exhaust?V8=Badass,But hyundi V8? ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/9 "2009-03-02T09:22:54Z")
That car is complete badass especially for the price. It’s embarressing for GM and other American companies to get 0wn3d by these Korean car companies. But, MotorTrend and any other media source is bought by these companies like the other companies. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/10 "2009-03-02T09:30:47Z")
One thing. I just wanted to be clear that I created the thread not because I want to trash the car, but rather a comment on how the article by MT sounded like to me like an advertisement. I personally don’t hold grudges on any maker and any model, after all I do drive a cobalt. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/11 "2009-03-02T19:31:17Z")
Well that brings up a good point. The way that the industry is setup in this county is the primary reason that we can’t have a successful US version of Top Gear, everything is biased and bought. On that note, who do you think is more corrupt, MT or CaD? ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/12 "2009-03-02T20:20:06Z")
17mpg? Thought it would at least get 20. That car is kinda cool though, I can’t wait to test beat one. lol ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/13 "2009-03-02T20:20:57Z")
20MPG on a car that makes MID 2XX to high end 3XX HP? 17 city and MID 2X is very impressive. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/14 "2009-03-02T20:25:36Z")
I don’t think it is, but to each their own. I guess im just used to my little econobox’s 26 city 34 highway mileage, hah. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/15 "2009-03-02T20:26:52Z")
> [@WTB: Turbo 350 crossmember](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-turbo-350-crossmember/14987/2): > > I don’t think it is, but to each their own. > > I guess im just used to my little econobox’s 26 city 34 highway mileage, hah. It doesn’t make as much power and it’s much bigger. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/16 "2009-03-02T20:32:00Z")
It makes essentially the same power Its much lighter than the Hyundai though… ---
**Author:** ![xreaction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xreaction/32/6409_2.png) [@xreaction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xreaction)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/17 "2009-03-03T09:39:18Z")
apparently hyundai,mitsu,chrysler developed a world engine for the genesis coupe and several other cars (evo x,ralliart,caliber,compass etc.) so the 4b11t from the evo x is nearly identical(block,crank,rods) to the 2.0t thats in the genesis coupe but the head is developed independently (valve timing, manifold, etc.) i think hyundai is off to a good start since parts will be very compatible between several cars. especially for mitsu since thier putting the 4b11 in half of their lineup of cars:rofl ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/18 "2009-03-03T21:41:02Z")
> [@how do i break up with a psycho g/f????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-i-break-up-with-a-psycho-g-f/14958/4): > > That car is complete badass especially for the price. It’s embarressing for GM and other American companies to get 0wn3d by these Korean car companies. > > But, MotorTrend and any other media source is bought by these companies like the other companies. how do you figure GM is getting owned by this? The 2010 base model V6 camaro is in this Cars class with a 3.5L V6 with 300hp for a sticker of $22k. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/19 "2009-03-03T21:42:10Z")
> [@Hobowars](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hobowars/14967/12): > > 20MPG on a car that makes MID 2XX to high end 3XX HP? 17 city and MID 2X is very impressive. rightttt LSx cars are getting high 20’s/low 30’s on the highway with over 300rwhp. Not 300 crank/ ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446/20 "2009-03-03T21:43:38Z")
> [@Hobowars](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hobowars/14967/12): > > 20MPG on a car that makes MID 2XX to high end 3XX HP? 17 city and MID 2X is very impressive. thats not that impressive. V8’s that make over 300rwhp stock are getting better then that on old push rod, single over head cam technology. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-think-hyundai-paid-motortrend-to-write-this-article/242446.md?page=2)