Got to ride in the back of the Genesis today (rear seat review)

[Sayantsi]

So I got to spend some real time in my Genesis's back seat t oday. We had to take a 2 hour road trip to my brother in laws to see him off to Iraq again, so we picked up my father in law and I let the wife drive while I stretched out in the back.

All I can say is that I'm envious of my passengers! And reminded why I bought a large car. Sitting in the rear seat when buying the car is one thing, actually spending real time back there really shows off how well appoined this car is.

First, plenty of room for me to stretch out and be comfy sitting. My knees didn't come close the front seat back, nor did I feel hemmed in by the ceiling or between the arm rest and center console. It was about 80 degrees today, so I adjusted the rear vents in the center console and on the b pillar to ensure I'd stay cool. When the sun came through the back window I had my "Chauffuer" raise the sun screen, and I was never uncomfortable, but wouldn't hav minded shades for the side window as well.

Of course, the windows are large and the whole rear of the cabin has a nice, airy feel. Without having to pay attntion to the road, I was free to car watch, and take in all the stares by other drivers. People still ogle this car, and Sterling Blue on a sunny day certainly demands attention.

The seat cushioning was great over two hours. Good thigh support, easy to relax and settle in, and the car ride was buttery from the back seat. It really reminded me of my old 745iL or my friend's s320 with the air suspension.

The more I experience this car, and the more I see what Hyundai has done with this car, espcially compared to other "luxury" cars, the more I am impressed with the Genesis and just how much bang for the buck I got!

 

[jwaters943]

I've only been in the back seat while on the road once and I totally agree. It's very relaxed and comfy with lots of space....much moreso than the new Infiniti M I recently checked out. If only the front seats offered as much thigh support for taller drivers like myself. Still love the Sterling Blue Metallic FYI...I have yet to see one on the road though.

 

[scottdk]

Sweet rear seat review I have Monday and Tuesday off work and I'm looking forward to a friend or maybe my gf driving the car to haul me around when I'm in the back seat. I'm sure I'll be very comfortable.

 

[ctrcbob]

I always say that the room in the rear seat area is so large, that I'm going to rent out space to the homeless. <grin>

 

[sherrod]

The rear seat is fine, but I prefer the reclining rear seats that were in my former car, an Infiniti QX4 SUV.

 

[ASHDUMP]

Nice write up.

I've only spent about 20 minutes in the back seat and I don't really remember it that well. My buddy drove me home after a getting hammered watching the Bruins game.

I don't remember being uncomfortable thats for sure....

wait a minute... why was I in the back seat if there were only two of us?

 

[JOwest]

I don't remember being uncomfortable thats for sure....

wait a minute... why was I in the back seat if there were only two of us?

Maybe you weren't seating up

 

[nearwater]

Maybe you weren't seating up

lol.

Dan

 

[nearwater]

Thanks for the great review, OP.

I only sat in the back seats while the car was stationary, trying different listening positions for the Lexicon.
I'm still nervous to let anyone else drive my Genny, that's for sure.

Dan

 

[Disaster]

Our friends seemed to really enjoy the back seat of our car until one particular maneuver I made. I normally drive very reserved when other people are in the car but this winter a guy stalled his car in the intersection in front of us when he tried to make a left on the red light. He had us pinned there for a while when I saw him throw up his hands in defeat (and the oncoming lane was empty) I nailed the gas and went around him on the left. I yanked the car back kind of hard and got it a little loose. That was the last time they drove with us. :-$

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[Sayantsi]

Our friends seemed to really enjoy the back seat of our car until one particular maneuver I made. I normally drive very reserved when other people are in the car but this winter a guy stalled his car in the intersection in front of us when he tried to make a left on the red light. He had us pinned there for a while when I saw him throw up his hands in defeat (and the oncoming lane was empty) I nailed the gas and went around him on the left. I yanked the car back kind of hard and got it a little loose. That was the last time they drove with us. :-$