Experience jumping from a 4.6 to a 5.0

[Aquineas]

I traded in my 2010 Genesis V8 with Tech Package in for a 2012 non R-Spec 5.0 on Friday. I don't have any logical reasons for the trade, but it's nice to get one of the few non R-Spec 5.0s, especially since there won't be any more next year. Here are my very early impressions.

• Folding side mirrors are a nice touch. I am visiting my folks this weekend and it helped me get into a very tight garage space there
• The brushed aluminum, non-chrome door interior door handles get a minus from the wife. I actually agree with her.
• The lights underneath the folding mirrors that light up automatically when you approach are especially cool
• They've changed something on the side mirrors that you no longer see them out of the corner of your eye when you signal a turn. This is taking me some getting used to.
• With the light strip in the headlights, the headlights seem to put out a lot more light than they used to. I don't think I'll be converting the fog lights to HID on this one.
• Revised driver information system is snazzy. It has the same entries that you're used to, but off the top of my head, it's added a compass graphic. One very subtle difference I noticed is that when you set the cruise control, you can see something other than the cruise set speed on the driver information screen.
• I haven't really exercised the 5.0 engine yet as it's not broken in, but I will say that the 5.0 is noticeably smoother and quieter than my 4.6. You do hear some clicking from the direct injection, but I would describe the engine smoothness as very similar to the 3.0 V6 in the Nissan Maxima (before they turned it into a tractor engine by boring it out to 3.5L and greater).
• The ride is better than in the 2010. It's softer where it needs to be without sacrificing any handling whatsoever. The steering effort is also boosted a bit.
• The transmission definitely shifts smoother, but you can tell it's optimized for economy. I haven't had a chance to try it in sport mode yet (see above reference to not pushing the engine just yet).

 

[sooththetruth]

Interesting review. Thank you.

Some people have been annoyed by the recalibration of the transmission for gas mileage. Others are very comfortable with the change.

I wonder if you would be as content with the changes if you were someone who liked the car tuned for sportier behavior, as was your 2010, or if you really believe the complaint of "de-sporting" the car is over-called.

I will look forward to your review of the sport mode.

 

[Potty_Pants]

Only 250 miles so far please note the following....

Eco mode on = less gas applied per pedal pressure, also lower rpm shifts gets to 8th gear quicker

Eco mode off = jack rabbit starts, remains in gear longe

Ppp

 

[Mark_888]

Interesting review. Thank you.

Some people have been annoyed by the recalibration of the transmission for gas mileage. Others are very comfortable with the change.

I wonder if you would be as content with the changes if you were someone who liked the car tuned for sportier behavior, as was your 2010, or if you really believe the complaint of "de-sporting" the car is over-called.

I will look forward to your review of the sport mode.

In 2012, Hyundai offers the Genesis R-Spec 5.0 for those who want a more sporty ride and transmission response, and the Genesis 5.0 who want a more traditional luxury vehicle. One presumes that if Aquineas wanted a more sporty version, he would have gotten an R-Spec.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Only 250 miles so far please note the following....

Eco mode on = less gas applied per pedal pressure, also lower rpm shifts gets to 8th gear quicker

Eco mode off = jack rabbit starts, remains in gear longe

Ppp

Are you sure? The Eco mode on my car seems to be only a dummy indicator that is trying to influence my driving behavior (like my wife!).

 

[Aquineas]

Interesting review. Thank you.

Some people have been annoyed by the recalibration of the transmission for gas mileage. Others are very comfortable with the change.

I wonder if you would be as content with the changes if you were someone who liked the car tuned for sportier behavior, as was your 2010, or if you really believe the complaint of "de-sporting" the car is over-called.

I will look forward to your review of the sport mode.

Well I haven't really had a chance to open it up yet, but on my 2010, whenever I needed "oomph", I always manually shifted. I will likely do the same with this one, I guess I'll find all about the delay everyone's been referring to.

 

[Aquineas]

In 2012, Hyundai offers the Genesis R-Spec 5.0 for those who want a more sporty ride and transmission response, and the Genesis 5.0 who want a more traditional luxury vehicle. One presumes that if Aquineas wanted a more sporty version, he would have gotten an R-Spec.

I do like sporty, but I didn't want the ride compromise of the R-Spec. Additionally, I hate, with the passion of a 12th century Saracen army, the R-Spec wheels.

 

[Aquineas]

Are you sure? The Eco mode on my car seems to be only a dummy indicator that is trying to influence my driving behavior (like my wife!).

That's what I thought too, and if I'm interpreting it correctly, that's what the manual says.

 

[Aquineas]

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[*]Revised driver information system is snazzy. It has the same entries that you're used to, but off the top of my head, it's added a compass graphic. One very subtle difference I noticed is that when you set the cruise control, you can see something other than the cruise set speed on the driver information screen.
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It turns out I was wrong about this. It will still revert back to the cruise-control-set screen/panel, but it will stay on your selection a lot longer (making me think it was permanent; it isn't.)

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Additionally, I hate, with the passion of a 12th century Saracen army, the R-Spec wheels.

Why don't you tell us what you really think!

I kind of like them

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[SmoovC]

Congrats on the new ride! I too went with a 5.0 sans R-Spec. My reasoning was that I can buy aftermarket springs and a 20" wheel/tire package cheaper than the package costs from Hyundai.

Further, 20" tires are much cheaper than 19", and I (like you) am not a fan of the R-Spec 19's.

 

[Dicko]

My 5.0 black pearl with black interior has chrome door handles and the roof trim is brushed. The window sticker says wood grain interior but it has black pearl wheel and in front of the shift lever and the dash is all leather. 5 of us went from northern California to San Diego and on the trip down at 75 we were suprised to avarage 27.3 and at 80 to 85 25.3 with 2,000 miles on it and we are waiting for the 10,000 mile mark for the MPG to go up. That is about the time the 2010 Maxima went up. I traded a 2010 Maxima and a 2007 Corvette ragtop LT3 with 9,000 miles for it. It cruses down the road just like the Corvette with a lot of power at high speeds.

 

[nextcar]

[*]I haven't really exercised the 5.0 engine yet as it's not broken in, but I will say that the 5.0 is noticeably smoother and quieter than my 4.6. You do hear some clicking from the direct injection, but I would describe the engine smoothness as very similar to the 3.0 V6 in the Nissan Maxima (before they turned it into a tractor engine by boring it out to 3.5L and greater).
[/list]

when i test drove the 5.0 R spec, i didn't think the engine was any smoother than my 4.6.
also, the seat of pants feel of power was very similar between the 4.6 and 5.0.
like you, i noticed that the steering wheel effort was a bit heavier.

i've owned a 3.0 V6 maxima before, and i don't think you can compare it to the Tau. The Tau is much smoother, not to mention the inherently better balance of a modern V8, the superior cabin insulation in the Genesis and the general luxury nature of the genesis.

 

[Potty_Pants]

Ill test it some more guys but thats my story and im sticking to it

 

[Aquineas]

Why don't you tell us what you really think!

I kind of like them

lol yeah, it's highly subjective I realize. I do think Hyundai should have offered an alternative as well as the existing R-Spec wheels. There are tons of great looking wheels out there. So far these are my favorites. I'm not planning on changing the wheels out anytime soon, but if I did, it would be for these. I totally heart these wheels (thanks Scottisha, btw who originally made me aware of them)

 

[Ruissimo]

Since you mentioned the side mirrors... I actually have to say they are subpar on this car. They are WAY too small, and make it very difficult to see cars moving into/out of the blind spot.

Other than that... I agree with pretty much everything you said in the review

 

[Potty_Pants]

Since you mentioned the side mirrors... I actually have to say they are subpar on this car. They are WAY too small, and make it very difficult to see cars moving into/out of the blind spot.

Other than that... I agree with pretty much everything you said in the review

Not bustin your chops, my bmw mirrors were 1/3 smaller, these are quite large, i couldnt see these any bigger!

 

[nextcar]

Not bustin your chops, my bmw mirrors were 1/3 smaller, these are quite large, i couldnt see these any bigger!

i agree, our mirrors are big enough.
a couple weeks ago i drove a 2013 Audi A6.
those mirrors were smaller. I think it helps reduce wind noise.

 

[Vince2]

I completely agree about the ride difference between the 2010 and the 2012 (both 3.8 for me). I've never felt the side mirrors were too small.

 

[Ruissimo]

Hmm... maybe my Passat had over-sized mirrors, then. Regardless... I can't rely on them as much as I could in my old car, that's for sure!