2012 vs 2015 Genesis 3.8

[Beardie]

I have a 2012 loaded 3.8 which has been a great car except for what I feel is excessive road and wind noise at interstate speeds. With the original tires, I find that the noise level is considerably higher than similar cars in this price range. I will seriously consider a new 2015 later this year, but wonder if anyone can shine some light on whether or not the new model has improved in this area.

 

[FastDEW1]

I have a 2012 loaded 3.8 which has been a great car except for what I feel is excessive road and wind noise at interstate speeds. With the original tires, I find that the noise level is considerably higher than similar cars in this price range. I will seriously consider a new 2015 later this year, but wonder if anyone can shine some light on whether or not the new model has improved in this area.

I don't know about the 2015, but it must be substantially better. Because my 2011 was much noisier than my 2014 R-Spec which is very quiet. So the 2015 can only be better.

 

[Monolith2001]

Can't say what the old car is like but I can say my 2015 is ultra quiet and others agree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCwTruB6sMo&t=85

 

[Aquineas]

I can't comment on the V6, but there's a big difference in noise and isolation between my 2015 (Sophie) and my previous 2012 5.0 (Tatiana). The one nit against the 2015 is the stock tires: they are prone to flatspot in the cold, and until they warm up, you will definitely feel a bit of vibration- it almost feels like there's a piece of clay or mud stuck to the bottom of the wheels. However annoying that is, it does go away after a few minutes (it makes you wonder though how many people go to test drive a Genesis when it's cold outside and get turned off by initial somewhat lumpy ride).

Otherwise, the 2015 feels much more quiet and refined. Steering is also a big improvement over the 2012. I can take corners with a lot more confidence; no more weird feeling in turns that distracts from your confidence.

 

[GenesisCaptain]

I have a V6 2012 and my mom got the V6 2015. Both are 100% loaded. I never thought mine was loud at all, but the new one is definitely much quieter. Hyundai claims the 2nd gen has 84 pounds of additional sound-deadening material that the old one did does not have.

 

[Rogerf]

The biggest difference I have noticed between my 2012 and 2015 is with the handling and ride, which is improved. Wind noise, MPG, performance, and comfort are very close in my opinion. I do like the advanced safety features very much and I am very happy with the 2015.

 

[carlosfernandez]

That was a Great Post with excellent response from all fellow members!!! I love this forum !!

 

[Sugrat]

Strange, I would say that I start getting wind noise around about 55+, which actually surprised me... now listening to others, i wonder if i have a seal issue somewhere?