2015 Genesis Sedan Reviews

[Midnightsun]

Review states the transmission was sourced from ZF - I believe it is a Hyundai product in this car.

They are partially right. The original gen 1 did have a ZF sourced tranny but if memory serves me right they changed this to in house fabrication in 2013 and it still is the Hyundai transmission in there on the 2015 and I must say it is smooth as silk on the 2015, mega improvement from my 2012.

 

[ksoze]

They are partially right. The original gen 1 did have a ZF sourced tranny but if memory serves me right they changed this to in house fabrication in 2013 and it still is the Hyundai transmission in there on the 2015 and I must say it is smooth as silk on the 2015, mega improvement from my 2012.

Partially right is a too generous. As posted here a week or so ago, Hyundai evidently sourced the ZF 6 speed and not an 8 speed from 2009-2011 prior to their in house built 8 speed. It is not a ZF transmission as they stated.

 

[ferrethouse]

My apologies if this was already posted but the Genesis was named 2015 AJAC luxury car of the year...

http://www.ajac.ca/web/ccoty/2015/comparison_category.asp?cat=181

This is a great award because it was voted on by numerous automative journalists.

 

[PMCErnie]

They are partially right. The original gen 1 did have a ZF sourced tranny but if memory serves me right they changed this to in house fabrication in 2013 and it still is the Hyundai transmission in there on the 2015 and I must say it is smooth as silk on the 2015, mega improvement from my 2012.

Your '12, assuming it was an 8-spd, was not a ZF, but was Hyundai made. Mine is smooth as silk, except for the occasional "step in the bucket" lag when attempting to lay rubber.

 

[Aquineas]

My apologies if this was already posted but the Genesis was named 2015 AJAC luxury car of the year...

http://www.ajac.ca/web/ccoty/2015/comparison_category.asp?cat=181

This is a great award because it was voted on by numerous automative journalists.

Cool! Little bit of fratricide there in beating the K900, but hey, all's fair in love and war. I am guessing this is the V8 based on the MSRP (is it possible to configure a V6 and end up at an MSRP of $53,000? I couldn't), and thus it's interesting that the K900, with what I would assume is the same engine, got a higher score in engine smoothness/refinement.

 

[Midnightsun]

Cool! Little bit of fratricide there in beating the K900, but hey, all's fair in love and war. I am guessing this is the V8 based on the MSRP (is it possible to configure a V6 and end up at an MSRP of $53,000? I couldn't), and thus it's interesting that the K900, with what I would assume is the same engine, got a higher score in engine smoothness/refinement.

AJAC is Canadian and yes a V6 loaded is $53,000 up here in Canadian tire money. The only V8 available is AWD and loaded @ $62,000. In fact, some are a little peeved because 2wd is not available in Canada.

 

[Steve416]

Thanks, ksoze! Very helpful.

One of these reviews indicated that the real wood trim would not be available on the base model and perhaps even higher models. Anybody have more info on that?

BTW, Just test drove the 2015 base model and checked out one with the signature option. We own a 2010 4.6 and frankly it is much nicer. The interior trim on the 2015 reminds me of a GM product, cheap simulated stitching on vinyl. I think the "Giant Killer" days are over unless Hyundai does something about the interior. But they finally fixed the passenger seat, it now goes up and down. S

 

[Manong]

BTW, Just test drove the 2015 base model and checked out one with the signature option. We own a 2010 4.6 and frankly it is much nicer. The interior trim on the 2015 reminds me of a GM product, cheap simulated stitching on vinyl. I think the "Giant Killer" days are over unless Hyundai does something about the interior. But they finally fixed the passenger seat, it now goes up and down. S

Try to check on the tech or ultimate package!

 

[Alwaysforward]

BTW, Just test drove the 2015 base model and checked out one with the signature option. We own a 2010 4.6 and frankly it is much nicer. The interior trim on the 2015 reminds me of a GM product, cheap simulated stitching on vinyl. I think the "Giant Killer" days are over unless Hyundai does something about the interior. But they finally fixed the passenger seat, it now goes up and down. S

You should look at the Ultimate package as noted above. Head and shoulders above the competition.

 

[Gunkk]

+1 on ultimate. Much nicer trim.

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[Aquineas]

Another review
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2015/03/01/125822-2015-hyundai-genesis-review-by-steve-purdy.htmlhttp://www.theautochannel.com/news/2015/03/01/125822-2015-hyundai-genesis-review-by-steve-purdy.html

 

[Aquineas]

Autoblog Review
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/27/2015-hyundai-genesis-review-video/

 

[Sal Collaziano]

You know there's actually a section here where we're supposed to post about articles in the media so we can discuss them - each one having their own topic so they're easy for people to find and discuss individually...

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21

 

[Genesis2015]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuUgpqafJx8

 

[Aquineas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuUgpqafJx8

Horrible, horrible intro music; the first 1:12 seconds is wasted. Very positive review though.

 

[Ernie3647]

There are times when you have to say "what was this guy thinking?" Don't know what his credentials are but he should stay out of auto journalism. It is definitely not his area of expertise.

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/drive-review-2015-hyundai-genesis-180022331.html

 

[Aquineas]

There are times when you have to say "what was this guy thinking?" Don't know what his credentials are but he should stay out of auto journalism. It is definitely not his area of expertise.

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/drive-review-2015-hyundai-genesis-180022331.html

There's a reason he roasts the Genesis. From his LinkedIn:

I'm currently a copywriter for Saatchi & Saatchi LA creating digital and print content for Toyota USA.

Conflict of interest anyone? In any case, he rightfully gets roasted in the comments

 

[allisondbl]

There's a reason he roasts the Genesis. From his LinkedIn:


Conflict of interest anyone? In any case, he rightfully gets roasted in the comments

THANK YOU! Now that's what I like Aquineas: a man who DOES HIS RESEARCH! Good job!

 

[SH66]

Thanks for pointing this review out. Interesting reading the responses, looks like the reviewer does not have people that agree with him.

 

[ksoze]

Here is a nit picky review - the woman reviewer seems to be more interested in herself more than the car

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