Genesis V-8 to Receive 10-hp Bump

[TJPark01]

Not sure what to make of this C/D report:

At a Hyundai event today, we learned that the 4.6-liter Tau V-8 in the Genesis sedan is slated to receive a 10-hp increase—to 385—for 2010. Torque remains at 333 lb-ft and fuel economy stays flat at 17 mpg city and 25 highway. The impressive Tau has also received a host of small upgrades for the 2010 Genesis, including an additional flap in its two-stage variable intake for better breathing, the intake and exhaust valves are larger, a quieter timing chain has been installed, the pistons get a chromium-nitride coating to reduce friction, and the oil filter switches to a cartridge-type unit. But likely the most noticeable improvement is a claim of more aggressive-responding transmission programming when driven hard.

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[jwaters943]

Very cool! Maybe these several small changes will translate to quicker 0-60 times. I've always felt the V8 should be capable of 5.0-5.3 sec 0-60 runs instead of the typical 5.3-6.0 sec times I usually see reported.

 

[TJPark01]

The article mentions switching to a cartridge type filter unit on the oil filter. That's what it currently has, so I can't take this article as truth.

 

[Sayantsi]

Its common for automakers to remap the ECU to tune it for better power over a production cycle, so I'm guessing Hyundai was able to make the engine a bit more powerful and will make mpg numbers. but you won't notice 10 hp on that car.

 

[jwaters943]

If it includes all of the changes listed you will notice the difference IMO. Especially due to the transmission reprogramming. With that said, I'm beginning to wonder if they meant 2011 Genesis?

 

[TJPark01]

Yeah, I think it's safe to assume they meant 2011.

 

[fiscue]

The 2010 models are here and with no change to the engine, They do have touch navigation. We have them here in myrtle beach s.c. They have been here for about 4 weeks or longer.
Totaly rebadged 4.6 09 sedan
Car is doing fantastic and drawing more praise than anyone would expect.
Fiscue.

 

[dataguy]

Touch nav is optional on the V6 and standard on the base V8 for 2010. Both V6 and V8 models' Technology package have non-touchscreen nav.

 

[scottdk]

I was just visiting my dealer on Saturday, and they mentioned the 4.6 uses only 65% of the available power in 1st gear limited by the car's computer, and has 100% power in all gears after 1st.

Interesting....

 

[jwaters943]

According to the legit-looking pics at Autoblog, the changes are for 2010. I'm guessing it's a running change not on all 2010 models. I'd be a bit pissed if I just bought a 2010 V8 only to find out they made enhancements to the engine/transmission 2 months later.

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[Billymax]

Not sure what to make of this C/D report:

At a Hyundai event today, we learned that the 4.6-liter Tau V-8 in the Genesis sedan is slated to receive a 10-hp increase—to 385—for 2010. Torque remains at 333 lb-ft and fuel economy stays flat at 17 mpg city and 25 highway. The impressive Tau has also received a host of small upgrades for the 2010 Genesis, including an additional flap in its two-stage variable intake for better breathing, the intake and exhaust valves are larger, a quieter timing chain has been installed, the pistons get a chromium-nitride coating to reduce friction, and the oil filter switches to a cartridge-type unit. But likely the most noticeable improvement is a claim of more aggressive-responding transmission programming when driven hard.

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How interesting! My dealer sales person should learn the changes for 2010? He told me it was 375 hp and didn't know much about the changes other than he mentione they made some changes in the suspension. Of course they were originally trying to sell me a left over 2009 and I insisted on getting the 2010 and they amazingly found me one before they let me walk out of the store.

 

[jwaters943]

This is a running model change. Not all 2010 V8's have these changes. He probably doesn't know about it because Hyundai hasn't even updated their website/Genesis literature to reflect this change.

 

[bjjones]

This in my opinion is terrible from a consumer marketing standpoint. Hyundai is all over the place with product development and planning. It's great that the Genesis is updated with new technology, but the changes don't seem to be planned very well, akin to an afterthought more than anything.

 

[jwaters943]

This in my opinion is terrible from a consumer marketing standpoint. Hyundai is all over the place with product development and planning. It's great that the Genesis is updated with new technology, but the changes don't seem to be planned very well, akin to an afterthought more than anything.

As someone who follows the car market, Hyundai is hardly alone in this and certainly not worth singling out. Quite a few automakers make small mid-model year changes (VW/Audi especially). Heck, VW has even been known to change the styling of a car half way through a model year (2001 Passat/2001.5 Passat) instead of just waiting for the next model year (2002). BMW has changed transmission offerings in the middle of a model year before and I guarantee you that vehicle literature isn't just thrown away and replaced because they decided to make changes to the car. That's what disclaimers are for.

 

[TJPark01]

As someone who follows the car market, Hyundai is hardly alone in this and certainly not worth singling out.

It's quite common. If manufacturers were to alert the public or press about every single anticipated change, people would be waiting to buy their products in perpetuity. I remember when the new GS came out the first year GS300. The next year they put their new engine in the GS350, which was considerably more powerful. People who bot the first year were not happy. Same thing with the 3 series. People bot the 330i and were pissed the next year when they introduced the twin turbo 335i. Then when the 335i had issue with the high pressure fuel pump and overheating. The 330i people felt better again. Sometimes you just have to go with the best of what's out there at that time and just live with it.

 

[ahurst]

There is a 2010 at a local dealer here...I will go down and check the Mulroney and see what the HP is listed at