positive review of V6 base Gen (but not in snow!)

[ultra63]

Summary - As Tested
As-Tested Price: $32,250
Engine: 290-horsepower DOHC 3.8L V6
Transmission: 6-speed Aisin B600 automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 18-city, 21-combined, 27-highway
Observed Fuel Economy: 19.5 mpg
Days/Miles Tested: 14 days / 891 miles

Conclusion
The paradigm shift that moves Hyundai out of the bargain bin and into the “A-List” automaker isle

Strengths


Sewing machine smooth V6
Well balanced and fun to drive
Mercedes-like interior design is classy
Weaknesses


6-speed automatic that comes with the V6 is soft / mushy
Exterior design is a mash-up of styling from other brands
Don’t even bother trying after a dusting of snow


http://www.autoinsane.com/2009/01/20/reviews/road-tests/road-test-2009-hyundai-genesis-sedan/

 

[ctrcbob]

Don't know about your Aisin Transmission, but my ZF Transmission gives me the option, when starting out in Snow, to start out in 2nd gear, vice 1st gear. When at a stop in the snow, move gearshift to the right (where you would put it to shift manually), and you will see the number 1 in the dash readout. Just push the gearshift up (toward the minus) and the number 2 will show up in the readout. Start out in 2 and once you get going, either manually shift up to 3 or just move the gearshift back to the left where the dash readout will read D.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Thank you. But please post reviews in the appropriate review forum...

Moved...

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Don't know about your Aisin Transmission, but my ZF Transmission gives me the option, when starting out in Snow, to start out in 2nd gear, vice 1st gear. When at a stop in the snow, move gearshift to the right (where you would put it to shift manually), and you will see the number 1 in the dash readout. Just push the gearshift up (toward the minus) and the number 2 will show up in the readout. Start out in 2 and once you get going, either manually shift up to 3 or just move the gearshift back to the left where the dash readout will read D.

Yes, I use this method often and have mentioned it before. Given the recent spate of winter/snow/ice posts, maybe Sal can put up a sticky called "Winter Driving Tips"? Without posts like "you're insane if you don't use snow tires"?
Just a thought...

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

From the review:

Closing Words
Admittedly, the Genesis we had a chance to drive was a base V6 with none of the goodies that Hyundai has been touting in its marketing. In a way though, it worked in the Genesis’s favor. Even without the 528-watt Lexicon stereo, 375-horsepower V8, or BMW shared ZF-automatic, the car was a stunner. The Genesis is a great car without them and lets face it- many won’t opt for those options anyways. All the luxury and horsepower in the world can’t overcome a bad car- which is exactly why the Genesis doesn’t need them. We look forward to driving the V8 in the future, but for our money the V6 is more than enough to impress.