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[topspeed]

You can never have to much horsepower. I'm just sayin.

 

[jmatero]

Have driven all versions of this car and the V6 feels the sportiest and most nimble. In fact, when you look at the torque curve in the current v6 and v8's they are damn similar until you're above 4-5k (passing power) where the V8 has an advantage. And you can definitely feel the weight difference throwing it into a curve. The V8's plow into the bends and the v6 feels more balanced. I was THIS close to going R-Spec until the dealer had me try the V6 for giggles.

Most reviews back this up. ANY Genesis is an amazing value however. You can't go wrong. However, the 100hp difference is not really evident in 90% of driving situations.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP8v7FoWAXo"]AutoGuide Reviews the 2012 Genesis Sedan[/ame]

 

[luckydawg003]

Also the V6 uses regular unleaded, while the V8 uses premium. So with gas prices going up again something to think about.

 

[Qbedobedoo]

I needed every hp my v8 genny could muster on at least 7 different almost crashes that I avoided by flooring it. Atlanta has fast and dangerous traffic.

If you - on a regular basis - need to gun it to avoid a crash, I would rethink my style of driving.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Also the V6 uses regular unleaded, while the V8 uses premium. So with gas prices going up again something to think about.

V8s, including 5.0, run just fine on regular 87octane. Get 7-10 less hp with regular than they do on premium, but do so without and ore-detonation..

 

[nextcar]

Have driven all versions of this car and the V6 feels the sportiest and most nimble. In fact, when you look at the torque curve in the current v6 and v8's they are damn similar until you're above 4-5k (passing power) where the V8 has an advantage. And you can definitely feel the weight difference throwing it into a curve. The V8's plow into the bends and the v6 feels more balanced. I was THIS close to going R-Spec until the dealer had me try the V6 for giggles.

Most reviews back this up. ANY Genesis is an amazing value however. You can't go wrong. However, the 100hp difference is not really evident in 90% of driving situations.

AutoGuide Reviews the 2012 Genesis Sedan

However, the V8 smoothness and refinement is evident to me in all driving situations.
It depends on your priorities. Since I don't throw my car into curves very fast, I would not appreciate the advantages of the V6.
I also don't mind paying an extra $200-300 per year in extra gas by going with the V8 over the V6, to get the benefits of the V8.

 

[homeofstone]

If you - on a regular basis - need to gun it to avoid a crash, I would rethink my style of driving.

7 or so times in 65,000 miles is not regular and really is not that many considering daily driving on the interstates around Atlanta. Many times in heavy traffic travelers on I285 are running 75 to 80 mph.

 

[homeofstone]

If you - on a regular basis - need to gun it to avoid a crash, I would rethink my style of driving.

7 or so times in 65,000 miles is not regular and really is not that many considering daily driving on the interstates around Atlanta. Many times in heavy traffic travelers on I285 are running 75 to 80 mph. In my opinion the more power reserve the better along with great brakes and tires.

 

[Qbedobedoo]

7 or so times in 65,000 miles is not regular and really is not that many considering daily driving on the interstates around Atlanta. Many times in heavy traffic travelers on I285 are running 75 to 80 mph. In my opinion the more power reserve the better along with great brakes and tires.

I drive around the LA area.. I know traffic..!!

Yes the more power the better, everything considered.

 

[luckydawg003]

V8s, including 5.0, run just fine on regular 87octane. Get 7-10 less hp with regular than they do on premium, but do so without and ore-detonation..

Have you tried running regular unleaded in your car? Does it ping or tick? Since Hyundai recommends premium fuel I would think that it needed it, otherwise they would have listed it as using regular like the v6 version. Right?

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[scottdk]

Have you tried running regular unleaded in your car? Does it ping or tick? Since Hyundai recommends premium fuel I would think that it needed it, otherwise they would have listed it as using regular like the v6 version. Right?

Hyundai doesn't recommend premium fuel for the 4.6L or 5.0L. They run on regular fuel, but premium will give the 4.6L 7 more hp vs regular and same goes for the 5.0L.

HP 385 @ 6500 / 378 @ 6500
(Premium fuel / Regular fuel)

Torque 333 @ 3500 / 324 @ 3500
(Premium fuel / Regular fuel)

 

[Mark_888]

Have you tried running regular unleaded in your car? Does it ping or tick? Since Hyundai recommends premium fuel I would think that it needed it, otherwise they would have listed it as using regular like the v6 version. Right?

The V8 uses varable timing that can adjust to regular gas without pinging. This is actually common with modern computer controlled engines.

 

[QuantumRift]

The V8 gives you braggin rights. We got the V6 as 333 HP is quite adequate for our needs and is still pretty good on gas. You can spend a couple thou more for the right to burn more fuel! LoL....I can tell you that if I don't tell anybody who rides in it that it is Just the 6, they would not know the difference. LOL

 

[Glashub]

I agree that the V-6 is the way to go with near 50/50 weight distribution. I bought a V-8 cuz that's what I grew up with and realize this will be the last one I own. It does make the nose of the car heavier and affects driving dynamics.

 

[Qbedobedoo]

I only tried the V6 and instantly loved it, so I figured no need to try the V8.
Now after having driven it some 250miles (yes, it's less than a week old my baby) - I'm actually loving it more and more.

 

[patace]

I agree that the V-6 is the way to go with near 50/50 weight distribution. I bought a V-8 cuz that's what I grew up with and realize this will be the last one I own. It does make the nose of the car heavier and affects driving dynamics.

I to have a pearl white cashmier 2012 3.6. 4500 mi on it. I get 32mpg at 75 mph on the interstate. I always drove a v8 but love this car.

 

[QuantumRift]

Actually all engines have "knock sensors" to sense pinging/detonation and adjust the air fuel ratio and injectors and retard the TIMING to compensate. An engine designed to get its best power on premium fuel can often times utilize midrange or even regular but at a cost of performance and economy. However the reverse is not true as we know. Using mid or premium fuel in an engine designed for 87 octane is a waste of money...other than the perceived advantages of 'better' detergents and cleaners...

The V8 uses varable timing that can adjust to regular gas without pinging. This is actually common with modern computer controlled engines.

 

[leonaed]

owned both 6 & 8 Both are great with the 4.6 it comes standard with all the goodies
with the 3.8 you must add most stuff as a option