How is the 2015 5.0 in snow?

[Markymark]

I have a trip planned up north and am expecting snow. How stable is the V8 RWD Genesis in the snow? Would it be more stable than an Odyssey?

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I have a trip planned up north and am expecting snow. How stable is the V8 RWD Genesis in the snow? Would it be more stable than an Odyssey?

I dont know, I would Not like to try it in snow. But if you hold down the drive mode button for like 5 or so seconds it will give you a snow mode!!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I dont know, I would Not like to try it in snow. But if you hold down the drive mode button for like 5 or so seconds it will give you a snow mode!!

Found that one out by accident, just playing around one day and it popped up?

 

[dareckibmw]

As a former '15 5.0 RWD owner, I'd say, it handles pretty good on factory all season tires, but I would take the FWD minivan, if I were you.
Here's me, having fun, lol

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

As a former '15 5.0 RWD owner, I'd say, it handles pretty good on factory all season tires, but I would take the FWD minivan, if I were you.
Here's me, having fun, lol

That's freaking awesome. Did the car come with the mud flaps or did you put them on ? I need some !!

 

[surprisinguy]

Those are OEM flaps.... They really fit nicely.

 

[dareckibmw]

That's freaking awesome. Did the car come with the mud flaps or did you put them on ? I need some !!

Yes, those are OEM mud flaps and came with the car.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Yes, those are OEM mud flaps and came with the car.

Thanks !

 

[jimmy buoy]

My 2015 is 5.0 AWD which is a monster in the snow (with snow tires to boot), but my last car was a 2012 5.0 RWD. With the same winter tires I never had much of an issue. There were a few times when things became a bit dicey though. It's not the best at leaving a stop sign intersection where other cars have created ice patches and you want to turn at the corner to enter a well traveled, dry, busy road. I found the one back tire continually broke traction and of course the front end would be on dry pavement while the back inside wheel would continue to slip and crawl forward. With traffic headed your way at high speed it provided a few "oh craaaap" moments for sure. The other situations involved leaving a parallel park position at a curb where there's a car in front and another parked behind you in slippery slushy, icy conditions. The car was difficult to get out of that type of spot due to the rear slipping sideways towards the curb (raised crown in the road) not allowing the back of the car to clear the parked car in front upon exiting.
When the 2015 married the great 5.0 with AWD I was in! That being said, the RWD never left me stranded while others were. Just don't expect to always be the fastest off the line when the snow flies!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

My 2015 is 5.0 AWD which is a monster in the snow (with snow tires to boot), but my last car was a 2012 5.0 RWD. With the same winter tires I never had much of an issue. There were a few times when things became a bit dicey though. It's not the best at leaving a stop sign intersection where other cars have created ice patches and you want to turn at the corner to enter a well traveled, dry, busy road. I found the one back tire continually broke traction and of course the front end would be on dry pavement while the back inside wheel would continue to slip and crawl forward. With traffic headed your way at high speed it provided a few "oh craaaap" moments for sure. The other situations involved leaving a parallel park position at a curb where there's a car in front and another parked behind you in slippery slushy, icy conditions. The car was difficult to get out of that type of spot due to the rear slipping sideways towards the curb (raised crown in the road) not allowing the back of the car to clear the parked car in front upon exiting.
When the 2015 married the great 5.0 with AWD I was in! That being said, the RWD never left me stranded while others were. Just don't expect to always be the fastest off the line when the snow flies!

I never seen a awd 15 5.0. When I was looking the only thing was red. I looked for like 7 months! Lucky you

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[yolonge]

I never seen a awd 15 5.0. When I was looking the only thing was red. I looked for like 7 months! Lucky you

There is AWD available for Canadian market, not for us

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

There is AWD available for Canadian market, not for us

Oh ok thanks, I guess that is why I have never seen one for sale! Thanks

 

[jimmy buoy]

I never seen a awd 15 5.0. When I was looking the only thing was red. I looked for like 7 months! Lucky you

2015 marked the year when Hyundai Canada decided that ALL Genesis models would be AWD including the 5.0! After having 2 RWD Genesis sedans I was ready to snap up the same model in AWD. I liked my 2012 R-Spec and its styling, but the 2015 had some nicer styling (more on the front end, less so for the rear) and updated features induced me to trade.

The AWD isn't just for snow either. We get 3-4 months of cold, rainy, slippery roads that aren't in the best condition where RWD was often not getting the 5.0's power onto the road. Even in the summer months, a full on launch would often cause loss of traction and the "nanny" cutting off power from the engine momentarily (again, our roads are not in the greatest condition and don't provide the best surface for traction). My current 5.0 never exhibits any of these issues. Just plant the throttle to the floor and it will GO! Nice to get full use of that wonderful V8

Why not search Canada's market and import to the USA? With your strong dollar it could be a great deal. I purchased my Yamaha FJR motorcycle from someone in Pennsylvania and imported to Canada - great deal.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

2015 marked the year when Hyundai Canada decided that ALL Genesis models would be AWD including the 5.0! After having 2 RWD Genesis sedans I was ready to snap up the same model in AWD. I liked my 2012 R-Spec and its styling, but the 2015 had some nicer styling (more on the front end, less so for the rear) and updated features induced me to trade.

The AWD isn't just for snow either. We get 3-4 months of cold, rainy, slippery roads that aren't in the best condition where RWD was often not getting the 5.0's power onto the road. Even in the summer months, a full on launch would often cause loss of traction and the "nanny" cutting off power from the engine momentarily (again, our roads are not in the greatest condition and don't provide the best surface for traction). My current 5.0 never exhibits any of these issues. Just plant the throttle to the floor and it will GO! Nice to get full use of that wonderful V8

Why not search Canada's market and import to the USA? With your strong dollar it could be a great deal. I purchased my Yamaha FJR motorcycle from someone in Pennsylvania and imported to Canada - great deal.

That is a excellent idea,however I just bought this one cpo in april and would take a substantial loss . I bought the extended warranty from Hyundai and this car has been AWESOME. It just turned 33k miles , so I will keep what I have for now. I suppose this conversation is about 7or 8 months late for me.

 

[ThoughtfulOne]

The AWD 5.0 version here in Canada works pretty well. Make sure you get good quality winter tires though.

I wish the clearance were a bit higher - maybe a couple of inches higher to CUV level. SOmetimes in heavy snow that can be a big issue.

 

[jimmy buoy]

Not much of a problem with clearance for the amount of snow in my area. More of an issue is the relatively tight clearances between the tire and the body of the car. In sloppy slush conditions the crap builds up in the wheel wells, freezes, then provides the suspension with zero compression room.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Not much of a problem with clearance for the amount of snow in my area. More of an issue is the relatively tight clearances between the tire and the body of the car. In sloppy slush conditions the crap builds up in the wheel wells, freezes, then provides the suspension with zero compression room.

It sends a chill up my spine thinking of beloved 5.0 getting all slopped up with slush ,ice and road salt. Oh and dont forget the calcium chloride!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

It sends a chill up my spine thinking of beloved 5.0 getting all slopped up with slush ,ice and road salt. Oh and dont forget the calcium chloride!

How do they deal with icing roads in Canada?

 

[jimmy buoy]

It sends a chill up my spine thinking of beloved 5.0 getting all slopped up with slush ,ice and road salt. Oh and dont forget the calcium chloride!

Oh I'm right with you on that one! I rarely take mine out if there is any chance of even salt spray. That's why I have a 21yr old Honda Accord 4 banger as a "beater" that has been the most reliable car I've owned. I do however take the beloved 5.0 out of the garage for occasional longer highway trips this time of year simply because it's safer and more capable than the Honda, but for most duties I'll beat up the "beater" and save the 5.0 since I plan on keeping it long term!

After taking the 5.0 is slop, the first chance it gets rinsed and washed then back to the garage.

 

[jimmy buoy]

How do they deal with icing roads in Canada?

In SW Ontario its salt, Salt, and more SALT on the roads. They also spray a liquid (think its Calcium Chloride as mentioned) on bridges and overpasses even before it snows so the snow melts on contact - that creates a nasty corrosive spray. The biggest issue here is the constant freeze/melt cycles sometimes back and forth just in one day. That creates a damp, wet, salt bath which really is a great environment for corrosion to thrive. If it would freeze and just stay frozen and dry it would be less of an issue.