Looking to buy my first Genesis. 2011 v8 vs 2012 v6

[brasstacks]

I am trying to decided between a 2011 Genesis with the 4.6 V8 and tech package vs a 2012 with the v6 and tech package. Is there anything that should pull me towards one or the other.

 

[ninjaturtle]

2012 might be a better idea. It is the refreshed model compared to the 2011. Also the v6 got a power bump that year to 333 hp which is close to the 385 found in the 4.6 with the added fuel efficiency.

 

[landtuna]

My cousin bought a 2012 V6 (Premium & Tech) at the same time I bought my R-spec. Both are great cars and to be honest there is only the slightest difference between them. My R-spec provides effortless performance and his better fuel economy (low 30's on the highway) but the difference in street driving is minimal and if I had to switch to the V6 it wouldn't disappoint me. The engine in his V6 is identical to that found in my 2011 Santa Fe and it is a performer.

 

[marinakorp]

check the ability to play Blue Tooth music.

2011 4.6 does not have this ability...

 

[GenesisCaptain]

No tech package prior to 2013 will stream Bluetooth.

 

[ShadowZ]

If it were me, I would probably choose the V6.

I love my V8, don't get me wrong, but I like the aesthetics more on the 2012 models.
So much that I want to swap my headlamps and tail lamps.

 

[zielritter]

My 2012 V6 base package streams Bluetooth. Just looking at videos on Youtube and reading reviews, the 2012 V6 is very comparable if not completely even with the 2009-2011 V8 when it comes to acceleration from a standstill.

The bump in HP/torque along with the gearing of the 8-speed and 200+ lb advantage makes them very similar in performance. Throw in the improved (I think) aesthetics of the rear bumper/exhaust, headlights and lower stance "side skirts" and my biased vote goes for the 2012 V6.

 

[brasstacks]

Thanks everyone. There was a 2011 v8 for sale near by and I guess I was getting anxious. Ill follow my initial plan and wait for the genesis I want. Thanks everyone