2012 Hyundai Genesis Overview
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Let me begin by saying that this is one of my favorite cars. I've owned 14 over 30+ years so I have a good personal database. It is lightning fast, especially in "manual mode". There's the slightest lag at launch in full automatic but if you're racing you're going to be using the paddle shifters anyway. (I don't race, but I do love one particular freeway on ramp.) It might not be a work of art, per se, but the design lets you know up front that this is a fun car. The interior is about as comfortable as you might imagine a sport-tuned suspension would allow, which is to say not overly. Everything is well laid-out, easy to use and unobtrusive. Overall, I love it. But keep reading...
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Available Hyundai Genesis 2012 Submodel Types: Coupe
Available Trims: 2.0T, 3.8 Grand Touring, 2.0T Premium, 3.8, 3.8 Ultimate, 3.8 Track, 3.8 R-Spec, 2.0T R-Spec
Exterior Colors: Tsukuba Red, Bathurst Black, Caspian Black, Casablanca White, Becketts Black, Ibiza Blue, Karussell White, Circuit Silver, Empire State Gray, Mirabeau Blue, Monaco White, Silverstone, Gran Premio Gray, Nordschleife Gray, Shoreline Drive Blue, Acqua Minerale Blue, Santiago Silver
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Brown leather, Gray leather/cloth, Black leather/cloth, Red leather/cloth, Tan leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Leather Seats, Heated seats, Parking sensors, Upgraded Headlights, Post-collision safety system, Keyless Entry/Start, Multi-Zone Climate Control
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
