Second generation Genesis ride and handling

[oldtimer]

As expressed previously by someone, the Genesis drove like a wild western chuck wagon, to which I thoroughly agree. And before I purchased a 2015 I wanted to make damn sure the ride was a helluva lot softer. And it sure was, drives like a dream and the wife (ultimate judge) loves it. Up here in Montreal we have seriously terrible roads. A result of weather and construction corruption, mostly the latter. This Genny tames 'em quite well. Incidentally, before trading in the 2010 V6 I got from Costco a set of Michelin Primacy, absolutely IMHO the best tires I've had. Will definitely keep them in mind when I have to replace the Toyos.

 

[8spd]

As expressed previously by someone, the Genesis drove like a wild western chuck wagon, to which I thoroughly agree. And before I purchased a 2015 I wanted to make damn sure the ride was a helluva lot softer. And it sure was, drives like a dream and the wife (ultimate judge) loves it. Up here in Montreal we have seriously terrible roads. A result of weather and construction corruption, mostly the latter. This Genny tames 'em quite well. Incidentally, before trading in the 2010 V6 I got from Costco a set of Michelin Primacy, absolutely IMHO the best tires I've had. Will definitely keep them in mind when I have to replace the Toyos.

You got Toyo on your 2015 V6 AWD? Would you mind sharing which Toyo?

 

[oldtimer]

You got Toyo on your 2015 V6 AWD? Would you mind sharing which Toyo?

Sorry, after pulling my head outa you know where, they are indeed Hankooks. But I'll stick by my recommendation of the Primacys.

 

[8spd]

Sorry, after pulling my head outa you know where, they are indeed Hankooks. But I'll stick by my recommendation of the Primacys.

No worries. You had me excited for a second there, thinking that maybe the Genesis V6 are shipped with different tires in Canada and we might have a choice.

I also managed to test drive the V8 model the other day. The 19" version of the tire felt louder and noisier at highway speed. Love the V8, but the fuel economy and the $2000 Green Levy (Canadian version of Gas Guzzler) on top of the $62000 MSRP is kinda crazy.

But that suede headliner on the V8 though, very nice.

 

[YEH]

Most reviews of the 2g Genesis are very positive, but the one area that’s often treated at least a little bit negatively is the way the car rides and handles. Maybe I’m displaying a little bit of ignorance and lack of experience in the driving of the finer motorcars of the world, but I think the 2g Genny handles and rides pretty well. Certainly as well or better than I expected after reading so many reviews. Is this just snobbishness on the part of the reviewers and/or an attempt to find something wrong with the car or do other cars in this price category really ride and handle that much better?

Haven't really seen complaints about the ride - most have been very complementary about that.

In terms of handling, better than the 1G but no CTS.

Part of this is what Hyundai was going for and part the fact that the Genesis is the largest in the midsize segment (only so much can do w/ a barge like the Genesis).

Having said that - the size/weight has caused a no. of reviews to note a bit more body roll than the Germans (at least the 5 Series and A6), but the sport-mode (V8) seems to tighten things a bit (an R-Spec trim would probably tighten it up a notch).

The biggest complaint seems to be the steering - better, but still could use work.

Definitely seems more like an E Class (non-AMG) or the LS than a so-called sport-sedan.

 

[Alwaysforward]

Under the specifications listing they classify this car "Large Car", not a Midsize car:

SPECIFICATIONS
Genesis
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.26
Wheelbase (in.) 118.5
Head Room—Front/Rear (in.) 41.1/38.2
Head Room—Front/Rear, with Sunroof (in.) 39.4/38.2
Leg Room—Front/Rear (in.) 45.7/35.0
Shoulder Room—Front/Rear (in.) 58.3/57.1
Hip Room—Front/Rear (in.) 55.7/54.8
Trunk Capacity (ft.) 15.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) 20.3
Fuel Economy—
City/Combined/Highway (mpg)
3.8: 18/22/29
3.8 AWD: 16/19/25
5.0: 15/18/23
Range—Combined (mi.)
3.8: 446 miles
3.8 AWD: 385 miles
5.0: 365 miles
Classification Large car
Maximum Towing Capacity Not recommended

 

[YEH]

Yes - I understand that the Genesis is classified as a large car, but it competes in the midsize segment.

As does the Sonata (also classified large by the EPA due to interior room, but competes against the Camry, Fusion, Accord, etc. and not the Avalon, Impala, etc.).

I'm talking about the segments they compete in rather than actual size (interior room).

C&D now correctly list the Genesis along with the other midsize sedans, ranking it 8th (behind the GS and ahead of the RLX; the Q70 is 11th).

 

[8spd]

Yes - I understand that the Genesis is classified as a large car, but it competes in the midsize segment.

As does the Sonata (also classified large by the EPA due to interior room, but competes against the Camry, Fusion, Accord, etc. and not the Avalon, Impala, etc.).

I'm talking about the segments they compete in rather than actual size (interior room).

C&D now correctly list the Genesis along with the other midsize sedans, ranking it 8th (behind the GS and ahead of the RLX; the Q70 is 11th).

Don't mean to derail the discussion, but just want to point out that the Genesis actually competes with wide range of cars.

Some people shop price point, in which case the cars like the 3 series and C class falls into that category

Some people shop size, so naturally 5 series, E Class, A6, Lexus GS/LS, Cadillac CTS...etc. lands in that bucket.

Some people look for a good value. In which case, they might pit the Genesis against Acura TLX which also has a ton of feature and performance for the money, but eventually end up in an Accord V6.

 

[Alwaysforward]

And some of us want 5.0 RWD with a lot of horsepower to have some fun

 

[XBOHDPuKC]

Don't mean to derail the discussion, but just want to point out that the Genesis actually competes with wide range of cars.

Some people shop price point, in which case the cars like the 3 series and C class falls into that category

Some people shop size, so naturally 5 series, E Class, A6, Lexus GS/LS, Cadillac CTS...etc. lands in that bucket.

Some people look for a good value. In which case, they might pit the Genesis against Acura TLX which also has a ton of feature and performance for the money, but eventually end up in an Accord V6.

Which in marketing parlance means only one thing - Genesis doesn't have a clear marketing message

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