Do you prefer the 2015+ Genesis over the previous generation?

[Nikgen]

I wonder if it has to do with cross-brand styling...hmmmm..

Meanwhile, on dealer lots...

Enjoy your klingon forehead cruiser. I'll enjoy my 2015 catfish that, styling opinions aside, is a much improved car over the G1... (not suggesting folks should be unhappy with or ditch their perfectly good G1's, but time marches forward and things get better - I look forward to a G3 at some point)

 

[LandoAWD]

That does look like a Gen 1:

Good thing you only need to worry about the back! I have to look back and see a gaping hole!

 

[Aquineas]

lol this is a fun thread.

 

[Nikgen]

Good thing you only need to worry about the back! I have to look back and see a gaping hole!

I don't worry at all - I never even notice the Gen 1's on the road...

 

[LandoAWD]

I don't worry at all - I never even notice the Gen 1's on the road...

You have to be quick! They're gone in a hurry.

 

[Huddleston]

car and driver tests confirm the following:

2012 Genesis Rspec:
0-60 - 5.1 seconds
1/4 mile - 13.7 @ 103

2015 Genesis 5.0
0-60 - 5.0 seconds
1/4 mile - 13.6 @ 105

Obviously they are about the same.

I don't think the Gen1 is gone any faster than the Gen2.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hyundai-genesis-r-spec-50-sedan-test-review

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-hyundai-genesis-50-test-review

 

[LandoAWD]

Um, he drives a 3.8...
I've read the magazines, too. Motortrend saw a 5.1 13.5, in one of them

 

[Huddleston]

I understood you comparing the Gen1 to any Gen2, not Nikgens specific car.

The point is the Gen1 is not faster than a Gen2, despite what people may think with the hp rating and weight increase.

Owners in the thread in the 2009-2014 subforum are convinced the previous Gen is quicker, in fact its listed as one of the reasons they like it better.

 

[Huddleston]

you are right Aquineas, this is fun.

 

[Nikgen]

You have to be quick! They're gone in a hurry.

I was not commenting on speed - I wouldn't notice it if it was parked next to me. It was nice styling and good technology/value when introduced. However, to me in late 2015 the G1 is... well, since you like pictures:

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[Huddleston]

Let's be honest, in todays age a 5 second 0-60 time is not blistering fast.

They aren't gone that fast.

And I agree Nikgen, after 6 years they aren't as enticing as they once were. Especially with the new "catfish"on the road.

 

[Nikgen]

Um, he drives a 3.8...
I've read the magazines, too. Motortrend saw a 5.1 13.5, in one of them

What can I say, I value a heated steering and rear seats, AWD and headlight washers more than acceleration... Guilty as charged. When I really want to experience butt-kicking acceleration, I go to the track and drive my wife's uncle's Viper GT-S or my friend's R8. In daily driving, the V6 does just fine for me...

 

[Nikgen]

Let's be honest, in todays age a 5 second 0-60 time is not blistering fast.

They aren't gone that fast.

And I agree Nikgen, after 6 years they aren't as enticing as they once were. Especially with the new "catfish"on the road.

We'll be yawning at our "catfish" in 6 years too! Change is usually good!

 

[LandoAWD]

We'll be yawning at our "catfish" in 6 years too!

...or 2 years ago...

What can I say, I value a heated steering and rear seats, AWD and headlight washers more than acceleration... Guilty as charged. When I really want to experience butt-kicking acceleration, I go to the track and drive my wife's uncle's Viper GT-S or my friend's R8. In daily driving, the V6 does just fine for me...

My uncle's wife's cousin's mailman has some quick rides, too.
You got me on the heated steering wheel and headlight washers. Trinkets I don't have but would most certainly put in my "mod list".

I was not commenting on speed - I wouldn't notice it if it was parked next to me.

Now I know where my door dings came from.

I understood you comparing the Gen1 to any Gen2, not Nikgens specific car.

The quotes with his name as the author would dictate otherwise.

The point is the Gen1 is not faster than a Gen2, despite what people may think with the hp rating and weight increase.

Depends on which magazine/webpage.wiki/resource you cite to back your points.

They aren't gone that fast.

Just fastER, right? (Reminder: look where the comment was directed. The quoted name will imply intent)

 

[Huddleston]

What can I say, I value a heated steering and rear seats, AWD and headlight washers more than acceleration... Guilty as charged. When I really want to experience butt-kicking acceleration, I go to the track and drive my wife's uncle's Viper GT-S or my friend's R8. In daily driving, the V6 does just fine for me...

I have the 5.0 and it is great for daily driving but by no means a fast car by todays standards.

When I want to go fast I think an 850hp 3400 pound car is much better

 

[LandoAWD]

What did Road and Track say those run?

 

[Huddleston]

...or 2 years ago...

My uncle's wife's cousin's mailman has some quick rides, too.
You got me on the heated steering wheel and headlight washers. Trinkets I don't have but would most certainly put in my "mod list".

Now I know where my door dings came from.

The quotes with his name as the author would dictate otherwise.

Depends on which magazine/webpage.wiki/resource you cite to back your points.
Just fastER, right? (Reminder: look where the comment was directed. The quoted name will imply intent)

thanks for explaining how the quote feature works. unfortunately there was some ambiguity in your response.

no matter what resource you site, the variations are at best a second apart for both generations. Given that one is not substantially faster than the other I think this would be a draw at best for both cars. I'll be clear... I am quite sure the two cars are evenly matched with respect to speed, despite the increased weight and gills of the G2.

I'd love to line up with you on a drag strip. You would be surprised.

 

[Huddleston]

What did Road and Track say those run?

look it up. is the difference enough for you to say that the Gen1 is without a doubt faster in the 0-60 or 1/4?

 

[LandoAWD]

look it up. is the difference enough for you to say that the Gen1 is without a doubt faster in the 0-60 or 1/4?

I meant the GT500...

You already looked up the other two for me, so I figured you already had the magazine out!

1 second on a strip is BUS lengths.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

This is easily the most entertaining thread on the boards to date!