Jason Cammisa’s award-winning, best car review on the Internet tackles the brand-new 2023 Genesis G90 and takes a big-picture look at Genesis’ bright future. Starring the original Lexus LS400, the current Lexus LS500h, the all-electric Genesis GV60 SUV, and the first Hyundai sold in America — the Hyundai Excel.
Throughout history, the biggest differentiator between the best cars and forgettable cars has been their engine. As an automaker, Genesis has reached unexpected heights, but it’s held back by the workaday engines from its Hyundai parent. Once its products go electric, that differentiator is going away, potentially catapulting Genesis to the top of the luxury-car heap where desirability reigns supreme.
Come along on this enlightening — and hilarious — journey that includes 4 different car reviews, 2 drag races, and a 1994 Hyundai that disintegrates in front of our eyes. All with a bonus BTS outtake featuring the hilarious Randy Pobst.
Jason Cammisa on the ICONS is a:
2022 WEBBY winner (best writing!)
2022 INTERNATIONAL MOTOR FILM AWARDS winner (best journalism film!)
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction featuring Hyundai Excel, Lexus LS500h, LS400, and Genesis GV60
1:54 “Jason Cammisa on the Icons” title sequence
2:31 The history of Genesis and Hyundai Genesis
3:12 Why Genesis, now — 2022 YTD (Q3) sales figures vs competition
4:25 The Genesis G90 is a focused luxury car
6:20 Hyundai hires the experts
7:00 Hyundai’s first car in the U.S.: the Excel
9:30 Drag Race: 1994 Hyundai Excel vs. 2023 Genesis G90 AWD in reverse
10:20 The Hyundai Excel falls apart
10:41 The 1994 Lexus LS400 — with champagne glasses on the hood
11:26 The Lexus LS400 changed the automotive world
13:21 The 2023 Lexus LS500h review
14:16 The G90’s Bentley-like interior
15:24 G90’s dynamic shortcomings – chassis tuning
15:55 G90’s intrusive safety nannies
16:32 G90’s uninspiring twin-turbo V-6
17:33 Drag Race: Lexus LS500h vs Genesis G90 AWD e-Supercharger
18:18 The internal combustion engine as a differentiator
18:49 The electric Genesis GV60 SUV – review
20:08 The future of Genesis is bright
20:47 Outtake — the Excel’s window shatters (BTS)
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