2015 Genesis Sedan Reviews

[ksoze]

Maybe this is what you all are talking about and is not a tire problem at all but a problem with the car itself. If so, I can't imagine Hyundai selling any Genesis sedan.

All are not talking about it. My July 2014 build car exhibits none of the vibration or tires issues that comes up here (Hankook's still on), nor did two other cars I test drove this year before buying. Hyundai is selling the Genesis and quite well. I am not saying some here don't have issues, but an internet forum of car enthusiasts is a bad place to determine overall statistics.

 

[cagilber]

All are not talking about it. My July 2014 build car exhibits none of the vibration or tires issues that comes up here (Hankook's still on), nor did two other cars I test drove this year before buying. Hyundai is selling the Genesis and quite well. I am not saying some here don't have issues, but an internet forum of car enthusiasts is a bad place to determine overall statistics.

Yeah. Coming from a new Toyota Tundra that soaked up bumps and my wife's Highlander that does the same I think what a lot of people are feeling is just the condition of the stretch of road they are driving on.

Maybe people are forgetting that they drive a car that sits very low to the ground and has rather large wheels (18"/19") that no matter what is going to translate some road irregularity into the cabin.

I think I experience something similar to this on a 700 mile road trip recently where on new interstate you could have sworn you were driving across glass or on a cloud, but on some of the older sections you could feel every road defect. A 2012 Acura TL I had was very similar to this, but exhibited more of a rough/choppy ride on road defects vs. the Genesis' bouncy vibration.

 

[ksoze]

Maybe people are forgetting that they drive a car that sits very low to the ground and has rather large wheels (18"/19") that no matter what is going to translate some road irregularity into the cabin.

I have also thought this may be the source of some of these complaints.

I come from previous cars all of which had low profile sport tires, which can exhibit many of the "issues" described here - enhancing road imperfections and some flat-spotting from cold starts. It would be interesting to have some of these effected drivers test drive a recent 535i or a E350 equipped with sports package and see if the effect is familiar on similar roads. In building a car which tries to straddle the luxury and sport sedan segment, not everyone will have the same expectations.

 

[ckon]

Yeah. Coming from a new Toyota Tundra that soaked up bumps and my wife's Highlander that does the same I think what a lot of people are feeling is just the condition of the stretch of road they are driving on.

Maybe people are forgetting that they drive a car that sits very low to the ground and has rather large wheels (18"/19") that no matter what is going to translate some road irregularity into the cabin.

I think I experience something similar to this on a 700 mile road trip recently where on new interstate you could have sworn you were driving across glass or on a cloud, but on some of the older sections you could feel every road defect. A 2012 Acura TL I had was very similar to this, but exhibited more of a rough/choppy ride on road defects vs. the Genesis' bouncy vibration.

I agree with all of your points. I'll also add that once you have a little bit of vibration, you seem to notice a lot of issues and many times can't be totally positive that it's not the road. Believe me, I'm aware of that and it's very hard to stay objective and honest with yourself about what's being experienced.

On the other hand, my car has had the "flat-spotting" since it was new and I've driven over the same patch of road deliberately after the "warm-up" just to verify that it's not the road and the road IS glass - no vibration at all. Because of the roads I drive on when I first leave my house it's very easy and reliable to experience both the symptom and the severity. I haven't seen any evidence that anybody has a handle on this problem nor an explanation of why it seems most prevalent on AWD cars.

On the other hand, the "high speed" symptom that appeared after the tire change wasn't there when riding on the Hankooks, so it's something that was altered at the time of the tire change - tires? wheels? - who knows. Knowing how the car felt before is what leaves me dissatisfied with what's going on now - I KNOW how it should feel and it's not a cushy ride where you can't feel the road and it's not a ride with intermittent, random vibrations either. That's a problem that has been introduced.

Whether they admit it or not Hyundai knows there's a problem. I have a meeting with a field engineer and a parts manager Tuesday AM and sure hope they can give me some hope regarding these two issues and the sunroof problem. I love this car and I'd sure like it to feel the way it did before they started messing with the tires. I'm willing to put up with the flat-spotting if they can fix the other things. Wish me luck.

 

[mdsbuc]

Maybe people are forgetting that they drive a car that sits very low to the ground and has rather large wheels (18"/19") that no matter what is going to translate some road irregularity into the cabin.

I don't agree. I currently own a 2012 Mustang GT with sport packages, as well as a 2013 BMW 335i Msport. Both cars ride lower, have stiffer suspensions, and have larger wheels with low profile tires than the 3.8 V6 Genesis. The 5.0 Genesis has the same size wheels as my cars do, but does have a higher profile sidewall. Both of my cars ride beautifully, with no vibration. Sure, you do feel more from road imperfections in both of my cars, but there is NO continual vibration on every surface like I've experienced in two Genesis test drives (3.8 and 5.0)

 

[mdsbuc]

Here is part of what I wrote in another thread which reported and highlighted a recent test drive I took of the Genesis:

"Immediately I noticed the car had a terrible wobble and vibration coming from the driver's side front. A tire was out of round, out of balance or something. He (salesman) said he felt it and it would go away as the tires warmed, which it did not. We continued on and it was a good drive and the car has potential although its ride quality could not really be determined due to the front end problem. The car was put together well and materials were nearly equal to my MB. I noticed the car had over 300 miles on it so someone should have noticed the front end problem".

Maybe this is what you all are talking about and is not a tire problem at all but a problem with the car itself. If so, I can't imagine Hyundai selling any Genesis sedan.

Your experience is nearly identical to my two test drives which were taken at different dealerships with of course different sales guys. Both salesmen agreed to feeling the vibration (which both my wife and I could feel through our seats) and blamed it on the cars sitting on the lot and the tires flat spotting. They both also told me the vibration would go away in a few minutes. That never occurred in either car. Just about everything else about these cars, including other aspects of the ride, are nearly perfect.

 

[ksoze]

WSJ: Hyundai Genesis: What Makes the Car an Automotive Star

Hyundai Genesis: What Makes the Car an Automotive Star
Hyundai’s role in the global passenger-car market is as an insurgent and disruptive force, shaking up the old franchises

http://www.wsj.com/articles/hyundai-genesis-what-makes-the-car-an-automotive-star-1439487450

 

[greekgeek]

Re: WSJ: Hyundai Genesis: What Makes the Car an Automotive Star

Hyundai Genesis: What Makes the Car an Automotive Star
Hyundai’s role in the global passenger-car market is as an insurgent and disruptive force, shaking up the old franchises

http://www.wsj.com/articles/hyundai-genesis-what-makes-the-car-an-automotive-star-1439487450

That was a whole lot of words he managed to type without ever touching upon the driving experience. Its a gift.

 

[GenesisFred]

I just bought a 2015 genesis rwd 3.8 Sig package. I had an 09 3.8 Genesis with a Tech Package and then a 300c LUX with every possible option except for AWD and V8. I have also owned an acura TL type S. Hyundai Veracruz, many trucks a Lexus rx350, Toyota Camry and my wife's current '14 Cadillac SRX.


Initial impressions:

The dealer was great, but not even close to the luxury experience of Cadillac or Lexus.

Ride is much better than on the 300. It is also quieter.

I like the powerband of the 300 better. More low end torque.

Interior is on par with the Caddy. The Caddy's engine is stronger and sounds much better.

I like the 300's nappa leather better.

Seats are nice and firm, in the 300 they are softer and more couch like.

The 300 is much bigger inside up front, and it feels much bigger.

The Genesis drives like a smaller car.


The genesis motor is quieter, but the 300 sounds better when pushed.

It takes the bumps so much better than the 300 with the 20's and so much better than the '09 that it is a shame and a sin..

The 300's stereo is far better. I mean FAR better. I did get the upgraded $2,000 harmon kardon though. Amazing for a stock stereo.

My payment on the Genny is $45 less per month than the 300. So overall, I am happy.

I will post more when I have had more time with it

 

[Tpr5.0]

I just bought a 2015 genesis rwd 3.8 Sig package. I had an 09 3.8 Genesis with a Tech Package and then a 300c LUX with every possible option except for AWD and V8. I have also owned an acura TL type S. Hyundai Veracruz, many trucks a Lexus rx350, Toyota Camry and my wife's current '14 Cadillac SRX.


Initial impressions:

The dealer was great, but not even close to the luxury experience of Cadillac or Lexus.

Ride is much better than on the 300. It is also quieter.

I like the powerband of the 300 better. More low end torque.

Interior is on par with the Caddy. The Caddy's engine is stronger and sounds much better.

I like the 300's nappa leather better.

Seats are nice and firm, in the 300 they are softer and more couch like.

The 300 is much bigger inside up front, and it feels much bigger.

The Genesis drives like a smaller car.


The genesis motor is quieter, but the 300 sounds better when pushed.

It takes the bumps so much better than the 300 with the 20's and so much better than the '09 that it is a shame and a sin..

The 300's stereo is far better. I mean FAR better. I did get the upgraded $2,000 harmon kardon though. Amazing for a stock stereo.

My payment on the Genny is $45 less per month than the 300. So overall, I am happy.

I will post more when I have had more time with it

Did you test drive the 5.0 Ultimate?

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[GenesisFred]

No, not what I wanted. I am in sales, and travel a lot. Mpg is more important than horsepower

 

[Aquineas]

This review is somewhat focused on the 5.0L:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/5-reasons-why-hyundai-genesis-50l-package-worth-every-cent

 

[Alwaysforward]

This review is somewhat focused on the 5.0L:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/5-reasons-why-hyundai-genesis-50l-package-worth-every-cent

Great review Aquineas, Thank You for posting it. Oh, and did you noticed they used the fastest color?

 

[Aquineas]

Great review Aquineas, Thank You for posting it. Oh, and did you noticed they used the fastest color?

well played.

 

[Alwaysforward]

All in good fun. Any luck with getting your car fixed yet?

 

[Aquineas]

All in good fun. Any luck with getting your car fixed yet?

Yeah it's fixed. The total cost of hitting that pothole is about $2300. Because of the amount, I put in an insurance claim, so at least I'm only going to be out $500 immediately (of course, they'll make up for it later lol).

 

[Alwaysforward]

That is good news that you got it fixed. Sucks about the mulla. I hear you on the insurance. They are right there with their hand out come payment time but when you need them, they are scarce, or when you use them, they raise the rates.

 

[Tpr5.0]

Great review Aquineas, Thank You for posting it. Oh, and did you noticed they used the fastest color?

Great review indeed.
Caspian Black had already reached the destination first and they used the remaining Genesis available for the photoshoot. *credible source told me that*

 

[OneOfOne]

Re: WSJ: Hyundai Genesis: What Makes the Car an Automotive Star

That was a whole lot of words he managed to type without ever touching upon the driving experience. Its a gift.

he is a douche like most upward collar polo shirt wearers. many typos in the article too. disservice to the genesis

 

[canuckv8u]

http://on.wsj.com/1V3ojbQ