Any difference between 2012 3.8 w/Technology Package and the 4.6

[Lumberg]

In the market for a Genesis. Besides the engines, is there any difference in these 2 cars?

Thanks!

 

[Mark_888]

Not sure what model year you are talking about, since the 4.6 was only from 2009-2011 (unless there were a few sold in during the very early part of 2012 model year). After that it was the 5.0 or R-Spec (with 5.0).

But to answer your question, there were generally very few differences:

• V8 had wood grain plastic and leather combo steering wheel, while 3.8 had all leather
• V8 had illuminated door sills (but can easily be added to a 3.8)
• V8 had some chrome side molding (can also be added)
• Maybe a few other minor differences

 

[Lumberg]

Not sure what model year you are talking about, since the 4.6 was only from 2009-2011 (unless there were a few sold in during the very early part of 2012 model year). After that it was the 5.0 or R-Spec (with 5.0).

Huh?? I see 2012 4.6's everywhere

http://fw.to/4WtjKLM

http://fw.to/iReqPgk

 

[Mark_888]

Huh?? I see 2012 4.6's everywhere

http://fw.to/4WtjKLM

http://fw.to/iReqPgk

2012 was a weird model year. It looks like they initially had some 4.6L fuel injected Sedans (same as 2009-2011), and then switched over to 5.0 GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) sometime during the model year. The 2012 5.0 was available in regular and R-Spec trim for awhile. Starting in 2013 the only V8 was the R-Spec with 5.0.

 

[jlindh]

My 2012 4.6 was built in either June or July of 2012, I can't remember.

 

[Mark_888]

From what I can tell by looking at Edmunds, there were 3 different V8's sold in 2012:

• 4.6L V8 Sedan
• 5.0L V8 Sedan
• 5.0L V8 R-Spec

http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/genesis/2012/ (look at drop down list box). But it really doesn't matter much if just trying to figure out the difference between 3.8L with Tech Package and V8 (Tech Package Standard).