2012 Hyundai Genesis - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 10 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 hyundai genesisSource: CarGurus
...Hyundai's 2011 Genesis offers great value, providing a driving experience that rivals the world's best luxury sports sedans at half, or even a third, of the price. |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The MKS is an exception with 18.7 cubic feet. Features The Genesis won't confuse you with option packages or trim levels: Only the 3.8 has option packages to choose from, and there are only two. The Genesis 3.8 starts at $34,200 and comes equipped with 17-inch wheels, the LED-accented headlights, leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual temperature control, push-button start, keyless entry, Bluetooth and a seven-speaker stereo. That's pretty good, but most buyers will opt for at least the Premium Package, which adds 18-inch wheels, a navigation system with a 7-inch screen, 14-speaker... |
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2011 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior features include: Standard XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth cell phone connectivity Available heated and cooled driver's seat Available leather dashboard Available power sunshade Under the Hood Genesis buyers have the choice of a V-6 or V-8 engine. The Genesis is rear-wheel drive. Regular gas is recommended for the V-6, but premium is recommended for the V-8. Both engines use a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical features include: 290-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 that makes 264 pounds-feet of torque 385-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 that makes 333 pounds-feet of torque Sport-tuned... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...(If this starts to happen, the Genesis comes with 13.6-inch ventilated disc brakes that will bring you to a stop amazingly fast.) But during one week of testing this vehicle, I found it most enjoyable on the open highways, where you might want to invest in a radar detector. The car has trouble staying below the speed limit. In part, because it's so quiet inside, you never feel like you're driving that fast. Police, however, typically do not accept this particular excuse. Nice options are standard Hyundai didn't sacrifice any of the amenities in this luxury machine. There's more than 44 inches... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard Bluetooth cell phone connectivity Standard USB audio input Standard leather upholstery and power front seats Standard heated front seats Optional cooled driver's seat Optional heated rear seats Optional leather dashboard Optional power sunshade Under the Hood Genesis buyers have the choice of a V-6 or two V-8 engines. The Genesis is rear-wheel drive, and all of the engines team with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves gas mileage. Mechanical features include: 333-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 that makes 291 pounds-feet of torque 385-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 that makes 333 pounds-feet of... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The seats are better than most Hyundais — which is to say, they're not completely flat and unsupportive — but you won't be snug around corners, nor will you tolerate sitting here for hours. Despite its quick and generally agreeable behavior, the transmission has a notable omission: There's no sport mode or paddle shifters. I'm aware this is a sleeper sedan, but can't the gearbox stay awake for a few seconds? Instead of holding the engine within its peak torque range, near the 5,000-rpm mark, the R-Spec would rather upshift and waft along in sixth or seventh. Shifting through eight... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Genesis R-Spec, by comparison, is smooth, powerful and quietly authoritative. There is a practical value to its demeanor on heavily policed highways, such as nearby Interstate 87, where New York State Police delight in pulling over motorists who mistakenly think it’s a good idea to make high-decibel exhaust note performance statements. Power in the Genesis R-Spec is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission that also can be shifted manually. Eight gears generally are better than six or five in the pursuit of better fuel economy — which isn’t all... |
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2012 hyundai genesis Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...traction and stability control, active front head restraints, front and rear side airbags and side curtain airbags. Parking sensors, lane-departure warning and a rearview camera are optional on the 3.8 and standard on the 4.6 and 5.0 R-Spec. In Edmunds brake testing, the Genesis 3.8 came to a stop from 60 mph in 117 feet, while the 4.6 stopped in 124. Both are average distances, but the R-Spec's 112-foot stop with its optional summer tires is excellent. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meanwhile, awarded the Genesis the best possible score of "Good" in its frontal offset, side and... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis OverviewSource: CarGurus...It also gets the new 8-speed automatic, and all trims get styling changes as well. Those include redesigned headlights with new LED accents and slight changes to the front and rear bumpers and taillights. Look quickly and you’ll miss them. But where the Genesis really shines is inside. Materials and build quality that surpass class expectations make the Genesis a standout, and a long list of standard features puts competitors to shame. Leather covers heated power front bucket seats and a multi-function steering wheel, while Bluetooth, keyless access and start, dual-zone climate controls and... |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Sound mind-boggling? Try it in the Genesis and you'll be willing to do it every day. Wait. Did I just type that out loud? Just for the record, I'm definitely not willing to do that every day. My test car's 333-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine had plenty of oomph for my taste and daily driving needs. My speed-needy husband commented that the style of this car seems to deserve a more powerful engine. He could have used one of those more powerful versions I mentioned earlier; see them all here . The suspension in the Genesis is smooth without feeling overly floaty, and the steering is light and... |
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The facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe isn’t due to be unveiled until the 2012 Detroit Auto Show but images of the car have just leaked online. [MotorAuthority]... August 29, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Does Burnout: Video
Luxury sedans aren't know for being burnout kings (though the CLS63 AMG does a nice job of it), but Hyundai's 2012 Genesis R-Spec sedan, complete with a 429-horsepower... July 6, 2011 by Tim Healey
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Priced From $34,200
Though it's largely unchanged for the 2012 model year, there are a few new tweaks and twists to the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, along with a new slate of pricing info, released... May 25, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
2012 Hyundai Genesis Prada: Forbidden Fruit
It’s a bit odd seeing the names Hyundai and Prada in the same title but it’s certainly not the first time. About two years ago Hyundai first took the wraps off... May 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Next-Gen Hyundai Genesis To Spawn All-Wheel Drive Model: Report
The wraps recently came off the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan and while the car did receive some healthy engine and transmission upgrades, an all-wheel drive... May 16, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
Why should I also consider these?
Hyundai pitches the Genesis as competition for the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class--and it is, though we suspect most cross-shoppers will be looking at vehicles like the Infiniti M, which offers up V-6 and V-8 engines in a svelte, feminine body, and now comes in hybrid form.
The Lexus GS is new for 2012, and hybrids are expected to return, along with six- and eight-cylinder versions.
The Chrysler 300 is a smart alternative and even less expensive than the Genesis, and in SRT8 trim, it's a sledgehammer, bristling with HEMI power.
Finally, there's the six-cylinder, all-wheel-drive Acura TL, which couples an attractive cabin and brisk performance with a body that's the least expressive of this bunch.
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