2015 Genesis Sedan Reviews

[Mark_888]

another common theme is that the car is extremely comfortable, especially the seats, and well riding. one interesting fact (factoid?) that I found by reading a couple of the articles (and doing a little further research), is that the Hyundai brand (not Hyundai/Kia, but just Hyundai alone) sells the most passenger cars (sedans, hatches, coupes, CUVs) in Canada. as long as light trucks (pickups, vans, and full-size SUVs; segments Hyundai doesn't compete in) are excluded, Hyundai is the best selling brand. I thought Ford, Chevy, Toyota and Honda sold more, but evidently not. even if you take out the Genesis/Equus since Ford and Honda don't sell anything like that in any of their divisions, they're still the best seller. so it makes you wonder; if Hyundai (and i guess Kia too) wasn't supply limited in the U.S. how well would they really sell?

I don't think the supply of Hyundai's in the US is as limited as it once was. At one time there was a shortage, but I think that is no longer the case since they starting running 2 shifts at US manufacturing plants, and also demand has moderated somewhat. That may change again this summer when the all new 2015 Sonata is released. More than half of Hyundai's sold in the USA are made in the USA.

Kia is actually a separate company that is only about one third owned by Hyundai's parent company. Hyundai and Kia have a lot of technology/parts/component sharing agreements, but they compete against each other.

 

[jtreadway]

Bear in mind that the Genesis are all manufactured in Korea, not at any US plants. It will be interesting to see what kind of volume Hyundai produces for the US market. I wonder if they will take the same strategy as the Equus, which is to keep supply very low so as to not have many unsold vehicles sitting on the dealer lots.

 

[YEH]

I don't think the supply of Hyundai's in the US is as limited as it once was. At one time there was a shortage, but I think that is no longer the case since they starting running 2 shifts at US manufacturing plants, and also demand has moderated somewhat. That may change again this summer when the all new 2015 Sonata is released. More than half of Hyundai's sold in the USA are made in the USA.

Actually, supply of certain Hyundais is tight - the Santa Fe Sport (which Kia builds for Hyundai at its GA plant) and the US is just now getting more supply of the Tuscon (sales have gone up recently even tho it is near the end of its life cycle).

Hyundai is actually running 3 shifts at its 'Bama plant and supply of the Elantra will be in short order when production gets shifted in favor of the new Sonata.

Pretty much all Hyundai factories around the world are operating at 100% capacity or above (the work stoppages in Ulsan last year crimped supply).

For the 1st 4 months, Hyundai sold 14k Genesis sedans in Korea and their sales goal for the US is 25k for this year and 30k for a full year.

Considering that the Middle East is also a big market for Hyundai's luxury sedans as well (according to Hyundai, the Genesis sedan outsells the 5 Series there), might be tight for Hyundai to meet demand (if the demand in Korea continues even somewhat close on pace).

 

[Midnightsun]

Another very positive review. http://www.complexmag.ca/rides/2014/05/2015-hyundai-genesis-test-drive-review-driving-notes

 

[Majin SSJ Eric]

Am I the only one that hates Hyundai's apparent desire to cheap out on the passenger seat? I have always hated that the driver seta in my 09 is cooled but the passenger seat isn't. It just looks ghetto when the passenger seat is different from the driver's and they've done it again with the new Genesis! Why not have the thigh extension on both seats; is it really that much costlier? It just looks so cheap to me.

Other than that minor gripe the car is awesome.

 

[Midnightsun]

Another compelling very thorough review. http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/0...esis-first-drive-redesignedgrown-up-classier/

 

[katman0]

Another compelling very thorough review. http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/0...esis-first-drive-redesignedgrown-up-classier/

very good review. I noticed that the V6 AWD is projected to get almost identical gas mileage to the RWD V8.

 

[akuma]

one last review (video). for now anyway, as we finally have a handful of owners and their impressions on the forums. in this video the reviewer was "hugely impressed" and seems to really gush over the Genesis in detail. apparently, the Genesis has an outstanding ride, even in sport mode, but he wishes he could keep the sport steering and engine throttle modes but with the normal ride settings (maybe a future update). however, he did only spend a couple hours on the car and he was mistaken in saying that Lotus tuned the suspension when they only offered consulting advice.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ4WnRFMhkU"]First Drive: 2015 Hyundai Genesis - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Alpine1]

Very disappointing performance from my perspective if those number prove to be accurate which is questionable.

I wonder if the car was filled with regular gas. I think it makes ~ 15 - 20 hp less with 87 octane.

 

[gameday22]

Am I the only one that hates Hyundai's apparent desire to cheap out on the passenger seat? I have always hated that the driver seta in my 09 is cooled but the passenger seat isn't. It just looks ghetto when the passenger seat is different from the driver's and they've done it again with the new Genesis! Why not have the thigh extension on both seats; is it really that much costlier? It just looks so cheap to me.

Other than that minor gripe the car is awesome.

The passenger seat is much better than the previous generation. While it may not have quite the same amount of features at least you can get a lot more comfortable being in it. That has been one major complaint for my girlfriend, she's 5' 10" and hates how low the seat is...on the new Genny she can get in and out with ease. What I would like to have seen is memory seats on that side.

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[Pahaska]

I wonder if they will take the same strategy as the Equus, which is to keep supply very low so as to not have many unsold vehicles sitting on the dealer lots.

My closest dealer has a raft of 2013 and 2014 Genesis on the lot. A lot of them are R-Spec 5.0s. So far, they haven't discounted them very deeply, although some other dealers in the area are now talking 10K discounts.

I'll make the decision in late July whether to go with a fire-sale 2013 or 2014 or go with the 2015. Even at a fire-sale price, though, I'm kind-of afraid that I would end up feeling too much deja vu if I don't bite the bullet and go with the 2015.

 

[gameday22]

My closest dealer has a raft of 2013 and 2014 Genesis on the lot. A lot of them are R-Spec 5.0s. So far, they haven't discounted them very deeply, although some other dealers in the area are now talking 10K discounts.

I'll make the decision in late July whether to go with a fire-sale 2013 or 2014 or go with the 2015. Even at a fire-sale price, though, I'm kind-of afraid that I would end up feeling too much deja vu if I don't bite the bullet and go with the 2015.

Honestly I'd get the 2015 or a 2016 after the first batch of refinements are made, it's truly an amazing car. The ride, comfort and technology are leaps ahead, especially in the Ultimate edition (I'm really hooked on the HUD lol). I love my 2013 but there is just no comparison between the two cars.

 

[Ernie3647]

Very Positive review.

http://www.carprousa.com/weeks-review-vehicle-2015-hyundai-genesis-5-0

 

[wlk12]

Very Positive review.

http://www.carprousa.com/weeks-review-vehicle-2015-hyundai-genesis-5-0

Who writes these things, the Hyundai marketing people? There's just so many of them.

Finally, there's a review by actual car people in the latest (July) issue of Road & Track - page 42. They just call it like it is - a darn good luxury car at a reasonable price.

There are, however, statements like "Quick steering inputs result in ponderous, roll-heavy motions. The Genesis remains stable, but every lane change includes a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl".

They like it , but don't consider it the greatest thing since sliced bread. Quite refreshing, really.

 

[ksoze]

Who writes these things, the Hyundai marketing people? There's just so many of them.

Welcome to the internet and blogging where anyone can become a reviewer and be read worldwide in minutes.

 

[wlk12]

Welcome to the internet and blogging where anyone can become a reviewer and be read worldwide in minutes.

Good point!

 

[Gunkk]

Quick steering inputs result in ponderous, roll-heavy motions.

I agree with that assessment. The v6 tech rolls considerably more than a 2009 4.6, 2012 4.6 and 2012 Rspec.
[Edit: v6 tech]

 

[gameday22]

Who writes these things, the Hyundai marketing people? There's just so many of them.

Finally, there's a review by actual car people in the latest (July) issue of Road & Track - page 42. They just call it like it is - a darn good luxury car at a reasonable price.

There are, however, statements like "Quick steering inputs result in ponderous, roll-heavy motions. The Genesis remains stable, but every lane change includes a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl".

They like it , but don't consider it the greatest thing since sliced bread. Quite refreshing, really.

Funny.... I've now put over 750 miles in with this car (5.0 Ultimate) and in no way felt it to be roll heavy, nor exhibit any strange behavior when making lane changes or going around corners. If they consider it's being quick to respond to your input and being agile a ride on the "Tilt-A-Whirl" then I'd agree with the statement, otherwise they are definitely smoking something good and not sharing. The CDC suspension seems to work really well and in sports mode this car is an exhilarating ride, she was still in 3rd gear as I passed the 60mph mark from a standstill patiently waiting to see if I was going to continue rolling forward on the pedal or let her relax and shift into a higher gear. I personally still prefer the shift lever over the paddles, there seemed to me to be some sort of delay in the response when using them.

 

[simplyaddo]

Weird, I seen no mention of soft close doors but at auto show it was there. Hopefully they keep this feature. I hate when people slam my door.

They have this in the upper 3.8 trip and the 5.0 in Saudi.

 

[Ernie3647]

To my recollection most of the reviews I’ve read have said that it shouldn’t be considered a “Sport Sedan” but a well mannered Luxury car emphasis on Luxury. For me in particular that is what matters the most. There are a lot of us here that would like to think that their year or model to be the consummate “Sport Sedan”. While some are better than others the difference is marginal at best unless of course altered in some way from stock. I’ve driven the 2014’s in V6 and Rspec form when evaluating the cost justification of going with the 2015. The 2014s I would think to be the best if not the latest the 1st generation can offer in terms what I expect from a luxury car. It’s hard to be a “Jack” of all trades so a car needs a clear target has to be considered. “For me” there is no doubt. The 2015 is a more refined car and a lesson well learned by Hyundai on how to build luxury cars. It did everything with an ease and poise that instills confidence. Money well spent.