test drove 2015 Genesis V6

[HEY GURL]

My favorite color too and I agree, the ivory seats may be a deal breaker for me. I wish it would come with the black seats at least. Maybe next year.

I'm still trying to figure out the logic behind only ivory seats on the Ibiza blue. Annoying.... I'm hoping they will have a change of heart in the next couple months and add black as an option. Ugh...

I can't imagine putting seat covers on those awesome seats. hehe

 

[William R.]

I've only looked at the exterior of a 2015 in gray w/black interior yesterday while my 2009 was getting its 82,500 service done yesterday. I was somewhat taken aback by the front end treatment, w/its grill protruding out a bit, reminding me of a sucker fish.

Our car has been very reliable since we bought it in 12/08, w/the only mechanical problem being the Bluetooth dying after <1 yr. However, it beat us up over lousy roads (welcome to CA), which we've since somewhat tempered by buying air-cushion seat cushions. We've scheduled a test drive Sat. AM, & hope they've cushioned the hard ride a bit, encouraged by some articles saying they have softer shocks, & the ride is less harsh. We drove a 2013 but couldn't tell any difference in the ride from ours. Unless it's been repaired, our dealer has a reasonable circuit of crappy CA road nearby for our test driving, & we're looking fwd to the ride.

 

[Midnightsun]

I've only looked at the exterior of a 2015 in gray w/black interior yesterday while my 2009 was getting its 82,500 service done yesterday. I was somewhat taken aback by the front end treatment, w/its grill protruding out a bit, reminding me of a sucker fish.

Our car has been very reliable since we bought it in 12/08, w/the only mechanical problem being the Bluetooth dying after <1 yr. However, it beat us up over lousy roads (welcome to CA), which we've since somewhat tempered by buying air-cushion seat cushions. We've scheduled a test drive Sat. AM, & hope they've cushioned the hard ride a bit, encouraged by some articles saying they have softer shocks, & the ride is less harsh. We drove a 2013 but couldn't tell any difference in the ride from ours. Unless it's been repaired, our dealer has a reasonable circuit of crappy CA road nearby for our test driving, & we're looking fwd to the ride.

I did not mention this above but the suspension got a good test on my test drive of the V8. Right now it is pot hole, road ripped up time here. The roads are terrible. Purposely went through a large area where the the roads suck big time. Wow, no jarring like the previous gen and would compare the smoothness to my MB SL, no $hit, major difference. Even on a nice road you can feel the difference but the crappy roads is where it really is not comparable.

 

[YEH]

No comment on the GS - haven't been in a new GS or owned any Lexus except LS 400, 460 and 600, but it is equal to my loaded 2011 5-Series.

Thanks.

Long time BMW driver, but BMW has been disappointing me lately w/ suckier driving dynamics and less than stellar designs (the pre-Bangle days were the heyday for BMW design, aside from the pre-facelift E46 - ruined the headlights after the facelift).

They are also putting the Ibiza Blue on the new coupe. My dealer had the Ibiza coupe, and I checked it out. The color is stunning-- heavy use of metallic flake. That is my favorite color.

Speaking of the coupe, for '15MY, Hyundai is discontinuing the 2.0T and for the 3.8 GDI, adding a new base trim (slotting under the R-Spec) and discontinuing the GT trim for a new, higher end 3.8 Ultimate.

Seems like Hyundai is trying to get coupe buyers acclimated for the next, more upscale coupe.

Interesting about discontinuing the 2.0T since I can't see the next Genesis Coupe, much less the sibling RK sedan, not being w/o a 4 cyl turbo engine unless Hyundai is willing to forgo higher sales for more exclusivity.

But that strategy really hasn't worked (see GS and M sales in comparison to BMW and Audi which offer 4-bangers).

 

[EXBMWGUY]

So about 24 hours after my test drive, my wife finally begins to ask a lot of questions about the 2015. But right about that time, I was late for an appointment and running out the door, I said the first thing that came to mind, "it's built like a vault."

I believe this car has more torsional rigidity than any car I have ever driven or ridden in.

 

[akuma]

And that's around the time when Hyundai got rid of those horrendous OEM Dunlops (tires can make a big diff. - in not only ride, but acceleration).

tires don't really make a big difference in acceleration (braking maybe) unless you're comparing racing slicks to crappy all-seasons, but within the same tire type, it's not really going to be noticeable.

The Equus is now the last of the old school Hyundais.

Hyundai will has begun revamping its entire lineup - starting w/ the Genesis sedan and Sonata.

The 1 model that really needs a redo are the Tuscon, and the Azera isn't up to par (even if it did beat the ES in a couple of comparos) - but heck, Hyundai certainly sells enough of them in Korea (challenges the Sonata in sales).

i'm not sure what that means, but I think the Equus was part of the 24/7 2.0 cycle or it fell within it. the Elantra, Accent, Azera, Veloster and Santa Fe (the 7 passenger Santa Fe took almost 7 years to come out after the previous one) all came after the Equus, and the Tucson and Genesis coupe came out before it, so it's not the last or the first of the remaining "old school" Hyundais, which are all long or extra long in the tooth already.

 

[YEH]

tires don't really make a big difference in acceleration (braking maybe) unless you're comparing racing slicks to crappy all-seasons, but within the same tire type, it's not really going to be noticeable.

Grip does make a diff. in 0-60 times, esp. when you have total crap rubber like the cheapo Nexens.

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i'm not sure what that means, but I think the Equus was part of the 24/7 2.0 cycle or it fell within it. the Elantra, Accent, Azera, Veloster and Santa Fe (the 7 passenger Santa Fe took almost 7 years to come out after the previous one) all came after the Equus, and the Tucson and Genesis coupe came out before it, so it's not the last or the first of the remaining "old school" Hyundais, which are all long or extra long in the tooth already.

The Equus is the last of the old Hyundais in that it was developed for the Korean market and has what was the typical KDM ride.

 

[Mark_888]

The Equus is the last of the old Hyundais in that it was developed for the Korean market and has what was the typical KDM ride.

Did you hear that Sandy? YEH said you bought one of the old Hyundais.

 

[gameday22]

I love the Ibiza Blue paint on the new 2015 Genesis, waiting for another few months when Hyundai Circle kicks in for the 5.0 Ultimate and then will begin shopping around.

I love the color but it needs to be offered with a black interior, to me that would be a really nice combo.

 

[YEH]

Did you hear that Sandy? YEH said you bought one of the old Hyundais.

Well, it is one of the old-school Hyundais.

When it comes to sedans, the LS460 is the last of the old-school Lexus.

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[sandy]

Did you hear that Sandy? YEH said you bought one of the old Hyundais.

I, too, am old school. So it's just about perfect for me.

 

[sandy]

Did you hear that Sandy? YEH said you bought one of the old Hyundais.

To be precise, he said old school. I, too, am old school. So it's perfect for me.

 

[Mark_888]

To be precise, he said old school. I, too, am old school. So it's perfect for me.

No sir, his original post was:

The Equus is the last of the old Hyundais in that it was developed for the Korean market and has what was the typical KDM ride.

He did try and backtrack some in another post with the "old-school" remark, but it was clear the first time as to what he really thinks.

 

[YEH]

^ I stated old school in previous posts and anyway, that was my intention.

I mean, really - sheeze!