Suspension too firm?

[goodmove]

Just test drove a 3.8 Premium Plus, and while quite impressed with the fit an finish and overall execution of the car, I was disappointed by the degree of firmness of the suspension. I am waiting to test drive the V8 to make my final decision, but I understand that suspension is even firmer on that car.

Although I love to drive my Audi on the Autobahn, when in South Florida, I think a firmer suspension is overkill.

 

[jwaters943]

There shouldn't be any difference in firmness between the V6 & V8 from what I know. I'd be willing to bet the Genesis you drove had too much air in the tires. This happens all the time with new cars since they are shipped with the tires overinflated so that they don't develop flat spots. Many dealers, in their haste to get the cars detailed and on the showroom floor/front lot, forget to the let some air out of the tires. This happened with my GS430 as well, so it's not just Hyundai. FWIW, my Genesis came from the dealership with 46psi (cold) in each of the tires, in spite of the dealer checkoff sheet from the service department claiming each tire had been adjusted to 33psi as recommended by the sticker on the door jam. With the tires inflated to 46psi the Genesis drove like an M35 Sport and you could feel most every crack and pothole in the pavement.

Then again, the Genesis suspension is relatively "taut". It's not going to float over the road the way a DTS, Town Car, or even the LS460 does. Just out of curiosity, what do you currently drive?

 

[goodmove]

Just out of curiosity, what do you currently drive?

Thanks for your response!

I currently drive a 2007 Camry Hybrid with tires inflated at 40 PSI to increase
fuel economy. I had an XG 350 L which had a ride I prefer.

I did notice the dealer had checked off the 32 PSI on the PreDeliveryInspection sheet, but then again, the firm ride could have been due to the overinflated tires. I will test drive a Tech Package when they arrive and make my decision.

 

[jwaters943]

Bring your tire gauge just to be sure! They might look at you a little funny, but I'd hate for you to write off the car because the tires were overinflated. It really does make a huge difference in the ride quality IMO.

Either way, keep us posted on your impressions when you go back to drive the Tech model.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Welcome aboard, GoodMove! Thank you for signing up! I'm in South Florida as well!