Do all 5.0's have active suspension?

[ElmoTheDestroyer]

Hi,

I'm a little confused, do all 2015 V8's have active suspension, or is it just the ones with the Ultimate package?

I've read articles that state its standard, as well as an included option in the ultimate package so im a little confused.

Thanks!

 

[Suburbazine]

In the US, it's only available (and included) with the Ultimate package for 2015. I'm not sure about Canada.

I don't think it made a reappearance until 2017 or 18 and it was an option.

 

[ElmoTheDestroyer]

Right on, thanks...

 

[skipgen]

Standard on 5.0 Ultimate.

 

[Backslack]

In the US, it's only available (and included) with the Ultimate package for 2015. I'm not sure about Canada.

I don't think it made a reappearance until 2017 or 18 and it was an option.

It was only available (and standard) on the G80 Sport from 2018 onward; I don't think the Hyundai Genesis/G80 5.0 had adaptive suspension after 2015.

 

[carguy75]

Hi,

I'm a little confused, do all 2015 V8's have active suspension, or is it just the ones with the Ultimate package?

I've read articles that state its standard, as well as an included option in the ultimate package so im a little confused.

Thanks!

Only the 2015 5.0 Ultimate had the active sport suspension. It was included in a package that has the HUD, power trunk, and 17 speaker Lexicon radio options.

After 2015, the 5.0 models lost the active sport suspension option.

2016 models did not have the 5.0 engine option at all in the U.S for some reason unknown to me.

The 2015 5.0 Ultimate was an excellent one-off masterpiece that had the V8 and active sport package in one model which gives the car a dual nature personality on demand(extremely sporty or smooth riding). 2017+ Genesis/G80 got separated into specific sport oriented(3.3T) and premium luxury (5.0) models.

However, the 2015 5.0 Ultimate actually had the stiffer version of the sport suspension that handled better than the newer updated active sport suspension in the G80 Sport(awd and rwd models)per C&D posted road tests. The 2017+ sport suspension was soften a bit for a more refined ride I believe due to 2015 overly stiff ride in sport mode which ride more like a track mode in a Chevy Camaro RS than a luxury sedan that receive some unfavorable criticism.

2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0

Genesis, chapter two.

www.caranddriver.com

Tested: 2018 Genesis G80 Sport RWD

A solid, if not terribly sporty, step in the right direction.

www.caranddriver.com

Tested: 2018 Genesis G80 Sport AWD

Genesis's smallest sedan, for now, wants to be a grown-up.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[SuperKing]

In the US, it's only available (and included) with the Ultimate package for 2015. I'm not sure about Canada.

I don't think it made a reappearance until 2017 or 18 and it was an option.

All 5.0 models in Canada only came in Ultimate and AWD... if you wanted a 5.0L, you got everything

 

[skipgen]

Only the 2015 5.0 Ultimate had the active sport suspension. It was included in a package that has the HUD, power trunk, and 17 speaker Lexicon radio options.

After 2015, the 5.0 models lost the active sport suspension option.

2016 models did not have the 5.0 engine option at all in the U.S for some reason unknown to me.

The 2015 5.0 Ultimate was an excellent one-off masterpiece that had the V8 and active sport package in one model which gives the car a dual nature personality on demand(extremely sporty or smooth riding). 2017+ Genesis/G80 got separated into specific sport oriented(3.3T) and premium luxury (5.0) models.

However, the 2015 5.0 Ultimate actually had the stiffer version of the sport suspension that handled better than the newer updated active sport suspension in the G80 Sport(awd and rwd models)per C&D posted road tests. The 2017+ sport suspension was soften a bit for a more refined ride I believe due to 2015 overly stiff ride in sport mode which ride more like a track mode in a Chevy Camaro RS than a luxury sedan that receive some unfavorable criticism.

2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0

Genesis, chapter two.

www.caranddriver.com

Tested: 2018 Genesis G80 Sport RWD

A solid, if not terribly sporty, step in the right direction.

www.caranddriver.com

Tested: 2018 Genesis G80 Sport AWD

Genesis's smallest sedan, for now, wants to be a grown-up.

www.caranddriver.com

I don't find Sport mode overly harsh in my '15 5.0 Ultimate - but my last daily was a Infiniti G37s sedan. That thing rode like it only had 2 or 3" of suspension travel & would drive you nuts on the Interstate. Hopped around like a tuner car.

I do wish they had allowed you to switch to Sport suspension while leaving the transmission in Normal mode but that's picking a nit. Running around in max stiff really isn't the mission of this car - it's a cruiser.

 

[jimmy buoy]

All 5.0 models in Canada only came in Ultimate and AWD... if you wanted a 5.0L, you got everything

And it's soooooo sweet

 

[greekgeek]

And it's soooooo sweet

I bet, right about this time of year would love to have 2 more wheels laying down that sweet V8's power!

And yeah, the 2015 Sport mode w adaptive suspension really shines when there are turns involved. On the highway, much too stiff to be comfortable for long (and high rpm).

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[carguy75]

I don't find Sport mode overly harsh in my '15 5.0 Ultimate - but my last daily was a Infiniti G37s sedan. That thing rode like it only had 2 or 3" of suspension travel & would drive you nuts on the Interstate. Hopped around like a tuner car.

I do wish they had allowed you to switch to Sport suspension while leaving the transmission in Normal mode but that's picking a nit. Running around in max stiff really isn't the mission of this car - it's a cruiser.

Same here. I like the stiffer sport setting in my 2015 5.0. However, it does firm up over hard bumps, but it still remain very composed.

Many other cars that I have owned without active suspension that hit the same rough spots on my commutes unusual gets unsettled when they hit the same bumps. The Genesis active suspension system just take it without any body movement. It is jarring, but the body stays firm.

The normal suspension mode just floats over the same bumps like a Mercedes E-class or Buick Lacrosse with only a small amount of body movement.

The system is just right for my driving style. Really firm when i play on the back roads and glass smooth when I want a relaxing cruise around town.

I had a 2009(i think) g37 loaner years ago when my old 2004 FX45 was being serviced by Infiniti, and that car very stiff ride was annoying to me after a couple commutes to work. It was quicker than my FX45, but it was not as comfortable. I was very happy to get my FX45 back from service so that I could give that G37 back to them.

 

[skipgen]

Same here. I like the stiffer sport setting in my 2015 5.0. However, it does firm up over hard bumps, but it still remain very composed.

Many other cars that I have owned without active suspension that hit the same rough spots on my commutes unusual gets unsettled when they hit the same bumps. The Genesis active suspension system just take it without any body movement. It is jarring, but the body stays firm.

The normal suspension mode just floats over the same bumps like a Mercedes E-class or Buick Lacrosse with only a small amount of body movement.

The system is just right for my driving style. Really firm when i play on the back roads and glass smooth when I want a relaxing cruise around town.

I had a 2009(i think) g37 loaner years ago when my old 2004 FX45 was being serviced by Infiniti, and that car very stiff ride was annoying to me after a couple commutes to work. It was quicker than my FX45, but it was not as comfortable. I was very happy to get my FX45 back from service so that I could give that G37 back to them.

I like how the adjustable shocks allow the car to shrug off and absorb stuff - there's a set of railroad tracks near my house that a lot of people slow way down for, even if they're driving Suburbans & the like. I can go over them @ about 35-40mph like it was nothing.

 

[carguy75]

I like how the adjustable shocks allow the car to shrug off and absorb stuff - there's a set of railroad tracks near my house that a lot of people slow way down for, even if they're driving Suburbans & the like. I can go over them @ about 35-40mph like it was nothing.

The 2015 model does have some damn good active shocks for sure.

However, I would take it easy on the railroad tracks since our active shocks are only available thru Hyundai and cost $500-$600 each for the rear shocks to replace even at discounted online prices. The front active shocks are cheaper, but still cost about $300-$400 each.

 

[skipgen]

The 2015 model does have some damn good active shocks for sure.

However, I would take it easy on the railroad tracks since our active shocks are only available thru Hyundai and cost $500-$600 each for the rear shocks to replace even at discounted online prices. The front active shocks are cheaper, but still cost about $300-$400 each.

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Well... I don't do it ALL the time. And the crossing isn't deeply rutted.

 

[TheBeginning]

I have a 2015 5.0 without the ultimate package and it appears that I have the active suspension. The rear fuze box has a fuse for the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS), and I’ve seen various sensors under the car monitoring ride height and rebound. Let me know if I’m wrong, but I don’t think I’d have either of those things without ECS, and I definitely don’t have the ultimate model.

 

[carguy75]

I have a 2015 5.0 without the ultimate package and it appears that I have the active suspension. The rear fuze box has a fuse for the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS), and I’ve seen various sensors under the car monitoring ride height and rebound. Let me know if I’m wrong, but I don’t think I’d have either of those things without ECS, and I definitely don’t have the ultimate model.

I could be wrong. Post pics of the fuse box and the shocks. The non-ECS and ECS shocks are different physically.

 

[TheBeginning]

I could be wrong. Post pics of the fuse box and the shocks. The non-ECS and ECS shocks are different physically.

I can’t get a pic of the shocks at the moment, but here’s my rear fuse box.

 

[carguy75]

I can’t get a pic of the shocks at the moment, but here’s my rear fuse box.

Post a pic of your center console around the heated/cooled seat controls; if you have the round control knob then you do have the Ultimate package.

 

[TheBeginning]

I can assure you I don't have the ultimate package. No HUD, smaller screen, no trackpad, and manual close trunk.

The fuse may just be there for all models, but not wired in to any system. Yesterday I removed the fuse and drove around without any lights coming on. Suspension seemed a little bumpier, but probably placebo.

 

[carguy75]

I can assure you I don't have the ultimate package. No HUD, smaller screen, no trackpad, and manual close trunk.

The fuse may just be there for all models, but not wired in to any system. Yesterday I removed the fuse and drove around without any lights coming on. Suspension seemed a little bumpier, but probably placebo.

Well if you do not have the ECS suspension you will save hundreds of dollars on replacement shocks. The ECS shocks cost about $600 each and are only available from Hyundai.

The OEM non-ECS shocks are about $200 each.