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2015 Genesis Sedan Reviews

Mark_888 said:
Those guys are complete morons. 99% of people use the volume control on the steering wheel (which they sort of mentioned).

Did you notice they frequently took the car to redline (6000 PRM) even when idling? That's why I don't buy used or demo cars.
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I actually prefer the scroll wheel and don't see why you would use the knob, push down on the volume wheel and it will mute the audio. I hate seeing reviewers do stuff like that to the cars, I'd be willing to bet some of them weren't even past the break in period yet.
 
Alwaysforward said:
Another review that just came out on June 7th, 2015

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/jun/07/genesis-leaps-ahead-in-design-safety/
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Some reviewers have noted that the V-6, aluminum engine actually makes for better handling because it's lighter and results in less weight balanced over the front wheels. In a curvy stretch of road around Chickamauga Lake, the Genesis handled like a dream.Some reviewers have noted that the V-6, aluminum engine actually makes for better handling because it's lighter and results in less weight balanced over the front wheels. In a curvy stretch of road around Chickamauga Lake, the Genesis handled like a dream.
 
Gunkk said:
Interesting blurb from the true delta review:
" The lack of low-end grunt from the V6 is a bit of a surprise. With eight ratios, the automatic transmission could include a short first gear. And the engine was redesigned for 2015, gaining a three-stage intake manifold to bump low-end power at some expense to the top end (peak horsepower is down from 333 to 311).

The tested 5.0 suffered from one oddity no one else seems to have reported. When accelerating fairly aggressively over slightly uneven pavement, or even modestly with turning across the same, the rear suspension knocks about (on both sides when heading straight, and only one when turning). This suggests insufficient control of wheel hop. I didn't notice the same with the less torquey 3.8, but also spent less time in it. The new Genesis could have a minor suspension revision in its future. "
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The TD review seemed pretty comprehensive - which is why I included it.
 
For what it is worth, the low end grunt is getting better and better now that I'm at 1800 miles. Sport mode, TCS off, on wet pavement and got the rear to break loose with a 3.8 AWD while accelerating hard onto an on ramp. AWD did it's job well and reeled it back in without getting off the gas. I'm assuming ECU is learning as we go and I'm probably getting better too. There is definitely a technique to get a good launch. When it feels laggy, it eventally opens up to full throttle. It reminds me of my dad's '83 F150 where if you stomped the gas, it would run rich and feel weak until the engine rpm caught up to the throttle position.
 
C&D 2015 Hyundai Genesis V-6 AWD Review

Highs:

Smooth powertrain, handsome sheetmetal, luxurious and well-appointed cabin.
Lows:

All-wheel drive does little to mitigate understeer.
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Top speed is limited to 149 mph. Hyundai’s in-house eight-speed automatic isn’t as unobtrusive or telepathic as the bolt-action ZF-sourced eight-speeds in many BMWs, but the Hyundai gearbox makes up for the occasional flubbed downshift with its overall smoothness.

As we’ve found driving other Genesis models, the sedan’s steering is accurate but numb and the chassis is tuned for resolute understeer. HTRAC exaggerates the feeling of understeer, with our test driver noting it as “excessive” during skidpad testing. Even so, the all-wheel-drive Genesis hung on for a commendable 0.87 g, which turned out to be identical to the grip generated by the rear-drive model also tested. Even with the added all-wheel-drive hardware, the HTRAC Genesis V-6 managed to feel sprightlier than the Genesis V-8. (On our scales, the HTRAC Genesis V-6 weighed 85 pounds less than the rear-drive Genesis V-8—with most of that coming off the front axle.)

During a two-week period in our hands, the Genesis managed a respectable 21 mpg in spite of its 4516-pound curb weight and our lead feet.
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-hyundai-genesis-v-6-awd-test-review
 
YEH said:
C&D 2015 Hyundai Genesis V-6 AWD Review



http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-hyundai-genesis-v-6-awd-test-review
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That test pretty much echoes what I felt during my test drive of a nearly loaded V6 AWD Genesis. Compared to the numbers put down by the cars in C & D's last luxury comparison, the Genesis is more than solid all around.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2014-cadillac-cts-36-vs-audi-a6-bmw-535i-mercedes-e350-comparison-test-review-final-scoring-performance-data-and-complete-specs-page-6
 

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The narrator is pretty annoying and his cadence and delivery is off putting. A 31-minute video that could have been half the time with the same info. Also another reason not to shoot a video near an airport.
 
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ksoze said:
The narrator is pretty annoying and his cadence and delivery is off putting. A 31-minute video that could have been half the time with the same info. Also another reason not to shoot a video near an airport.
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Yep, can hear IAH loud and clear! :)
 
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