G2 RWD winter driving

[goofygenesis]

Of those in the community that purchased the G2 RWD, what has your experience been driving in a snowy climate.

I am leading upon the G2 5.0 Ultimate, but AWD is not available in the US. It is available in Canada however.

The 3.8 does had AWD option.

This will be my first RWD

Thoughts

It snows here in February/March

 

[PMCErnie]

Lead upon a 3.8 AWD instead.

 

[jsmit86]

I cannot specifically speak to the RWD model, but if you have good snow tires, it will likely be similar to other RWD models, and be OK in light snow.

I have the AWD, and even with the stock all season tires, it is very good in the snow.
I had my tires swapped to Conti DWS 06 due to vibration, and I expect based on revies that it will be as good or better.

I came close to purchasing a G1, but decided not to based on reviews of the car with the original OEM Dunlop tires. I waited until the G2 AWD was introduced, and I am happy with the car's performance in the snow.

Unless you really need the V8, you may wish to consider testing a 3.8 AWD.

 

[losboricua]

I live in the snow belt in Northeast Ohio and have owned my 3.8 RWD for the past 2 winters. I did owned a nice set of Blizzak WS80 and with Snow mode the car drove great. Better than my old Nissan Altima.

 

[MadCat]

You will be fine as long as you have good winter tires, not summer or poor quality all-season. I was driving my Genesis Coupe in the winter with Blizzak tires on it and it did much better than any other sedans on the road with all-season tires.

 

[srobak]

Thoughts:

1> Get the 3.8 AWD. It still has plenty of power for fun and unless you are going to be doing endless launches you aren't gaining a whole lot by going with the 5.0 RWD if this is your daily driver
2> Buy a Canada 5.0 AWD. Will only cost a little bit to be able to import it (~$1250 if bought new)
3> No matter what - get good snow tires, as suggested above
4> Get a US G90 AWD 5.0

 

[goofygenesis]

I may end up getting a 3.8 RWD with snow tires and rims.

Older now, not about the speed, but it's great to have it.

I guess the red mentality is like a manual tranny, people has lots of bad to say yet they may not know, them selves, how to operate the technology properly.

 

[penga25]

so i have a RWD G2 3.8 and i live in NJ. its about 3 months old so not snow tested. whats the best option for me? set of tires and have them put on the existing rims or a whole set of wheels and tires? its a lease and i still havent decided if i'll keep it or give it back in 3 years. the last RWD car i had in NJ was an lexus SC430 and drove it around with the stock all season tires, not many problems.

 

[jsmit86]

I may end up getting a 3.8 RWD with snow tires and rims.

Older now, not about the speed, but it's great to have it.

I guess the red mentality is like a manual tranny, people has lots of bad to say yet they may not know, them selves, how to operate the technology properly.

Where are you located?
If snow is a factor, AWD is a pretty big benefit. In Chicago, I was more than fine with the stock Michelin MXM4s, even going through an un-plowed parking lot with about 7-8" of snow. Power on the 3.8 is more than adequate.

 

[Munch520]

Where are you located?
If snow is a factor, AWD is a pretty big benefit. In Chicago, I was more than fine with the stock Michelin MXM4s, even going through an un-plowed parking lot with about 7-8" of snow. Power on the 3.8 is more than adequate.

Agree, in this area I will take all I can get in terms of benefits from the driveline AND tires.

And agree on the power front as well, power isn't anything more than a number if the chassis aren't composed enough to handle it. There's a reason the GTR was so successful when it came out, it wasn't the power itself but how it applied it to the road, and how it balanced that with steering/suspension/brakes. I wouldn't want anything more than the V6 in this car, given suspension/steering characteristics. I love the ride, it just isn't knife-like enough to handle more power IMO. I would love it if the "N" division or whatever dropped the 3.3T in the G80, tuned the suspension a bit, maybe even magnetorheological dampers like the new CTSV. Thicker rear sways would also be especially nice.

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[Aquineas]

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4> Get a US G90 AWD 5.0

...which is surprisingly, (and perhaps dubiously) rated at 24mpg HWY, 16 City.

 

[TEF]

I've owned both generations of Genesis and live in NW PA (a snow belt area just west of Buffalo). My 2016 has AWD, but I still use snow tires. While the AWD car is better in snow than the RWD model, the great equalizer in winter driving is not going, but stopping on snow-covered roads. Adding snow tires to my AWD model made a huge difference when one applies the brakes. Adding four snow tires to my '09 RWD Genesis really improved the car in winter driving and for the cost, it's worth the investment.

 

[LantanaTXGenesis]

I get a bit of a kick out of listening to the continual 3.8 vs 5.0 debates on this forum. I previously owned a 2012 Genesis with the 3.8, as well as a 2015 3.8 Signature RWD, and I'm now in a 2015 5.0 Ultimate RWD.

While up in Minnesota catching the Ryder Cup this weekend I've put some miles on my father's 2016 3.8 AWD Signature. It's allowed for a very good comparison.

My conclusion is that you're not buying the 5.0 for off the line drag runs, but rather for the actual ride quality and luxury feel of how the vehicle drives. The 5.0 offers a very smooth acceleration and at no time does the engine feel like it's working to get the car up to speed. The 3.8 is more than adequate, but you can certainly hear and feel it revving through the gears when merging on a freeway and such.

If you're opting for the 5.0, do it because you want the added luxury component of a smoother and more refined ride, not because you're trying to keep up with a 5.0 Mustang or some teenage tuner that lives next door. This car was not built as a sports sedan or drag-strip queen (not that you couldn't disable the TCS and have some fun).

 

[Midnightsun]

I get a bit of a kick out of listening to the continual 3.8 vs 5.0 debates on this forum. I previously owned a 2012 Genesis with the 3.8, as well as a 2015 3.8 Signature RWD, and I'm now in a 2015 5.0 Ultimate RWD.

While up in Minnesota catching the Ryder Cup this weekend I've put some miles on my father's 2016 3.8 AWD Signature. It's allowed for a very good comparison.

My conclusion is that you're not buying the 5.0 for off the line drag runs, but rather for the actual ride quality and luxury feel of how the vehicle drives. The 5.0 offers a very smooth acceleration and at no time does the engine feel like it's working to get the car up to speed. The 3.8 is more than adequate, but you can certainly hear and feel it revving through the gears when merging on a freeway and such.

If you're opting for the 5.0, do it because you want the added luxury component of a smoother and more refined ride, not because you're trying to keep up with a 5.0 Mustang or some teenage tuner that lives next door. This car was not built as a sports sedan or drag-strip queen (not that you couldn't disable the TCS and have some fun).

About as accurate as it gets. I agree 100%.

Just added a 2017 Honda Ridgeline to the stable. Rides even better than the Gen 1. I cannot believe the equipment in these things today. Apart from the HUD it has everything my loaded Genesis has and even more since it has apple car play. Needed a small AWD hauler that does it with style and comfort. Kind of a nice luxurious SUV with a convenient box in the back.

As for OP's original question. 4 sets of dedicated winters will out do any AWD with 4 seasons 90% of the time. only acceleration from a standstill or brisk acceleration at any speed will the AWD have an advantage. Now put 4 dedicated winters on any AWD and no RWD or FWD for that matter has a chance in hell.

 

[Jaeger]

About as accurate as it gets. I agree 100%.

Just added a 2017 Honda Ridgeline to the stable. Rides even better than the Gen 1. I cannot believe the equipment in these things today. Apart from the HUD it has everything my loaded Genesis has and even more since it has apple car play. Needed a small AWD hauler that does it with style and comfort. Kind of a nice luxurious SUV with a convenient box in the back.

As for OP's original question. 4 sets of dedicated winters will out do any AWD with 4 seasons 90% of the time. only acceleration from a standstill or brisk acceleration at any speed will the AWD have an advantage. Now put 4 dedicated winters on any AWD and no RWD or FWD for that matter has a chance in hell.

That last sentence tells the real story.

 

[MadCat]

Who was driving in snow on OEM Continental tires on 19" V8 RWD? Just got the car and not sure if i need to purchase winter tires here in NY or i'll be fine with all season..
PS. 2015 Sonata was fine on all season while my coupe was on winter tires&#8230;
Hoping to survive through the winter on all season and purchase new rims+summer tires after winter&#8230;

 

[rogerlange]

buy it in canada lol