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Ralph DiMare, 03/16/2015
updated 09/30/2019
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2012 fully loaded Genesis V6 has 65,000 miles and is very reliable. 2019 update: still running strong and reliable!
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Showing signs of aging - early
Mr Ed, 08/19/2015
updated 09/04/2020
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: Front sensors failed. Always on causing curb warning to fail. Replacement if all front sensors required. Sad as my wife’s 13 year old Volvo sensors have had no issues. in the two years since my last review several areas of my car are unexpectedly beginning to show signs of year and at only 39k miles. First, the black leather interior is showing signs of white bloches. The dealer tried to blame perspiration and then I showed him the areas where no one would touch the leather for any period of the me, the rear upper door. Still, no support to correct the problem other than the phone # for a leather dye shop. Just completed a 40k service. New tires because of dry rot but all other areas of the car checkedbout a-okay. So, six years, 43k miles, and 26 miles a day round trip commuting mostly on express lanes of the interstate (65 MPH speed limit) and she’s had losing up well. I plan on keeping her until at least until 2022 for a full ten years. I think she’ll make it, and then some. Old review: I bought my 2012 Genesis 5.0 new and as my 2nd Hyundai. My first Hyundai was a 1987 Sonata. So, I had a brief 25 year interlude between Hyundai's, but man on man what a difference a generation makes. I immediately changed the wheel, trunk, and steering wheel emblems to the Korean wings (removing or covering the flying 'H') and no one knows what I'm driving. I've had people in parking lots as me how I like my Bentley ;-) And I tell them just fine. The 5.0 V8 gets V8 gas mileage in the city. On the interstate for traveling I average 30+ miles to the gallon thanks to Hyundai's economy mode. What, exactly, does ECO mode do? I dunno - I dun-care, but it works! Driving comfort is second to none. Get up and go is gone up and went. Living in the metro DC area and driving the beltway frequently I've found myself having to yell, "whooo nelly" when I accelerate to get onto I-495 as she will ever so smoothly go to speeds in excess of the speed limit in zero-2-nothing flat. Truck space - two sets of golf clubs and extra room to spare. Back seat - lots of compliments from passengers in the room they have. Ride: The ride is so smooth on both city and highway roads. Tire tread wear is holding up nicely - no issues. All other wearable items and not to much for wear. All in all I couldn't be happier and I'm looking forward to getting all of my warranty (ten years) out of this car.
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kenb7, 07/26/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
The 2012 Genesis is a wonderful car for the money. The extra 30 hp and the 8 speed transmission this year avoid the need the for V8. It is the equivalent of getting a fully loaded E350 MBZ with more rear leg room and a stronger engine for a price in the mid $30's. All you have to do is change the badging and wheel centers to "Genesis" (available on ebay) and your friends will swear you're driving a MBZ. The interior is very plush and confortable.
horsepower to gas mileage ratio is unsurpassed
Ned White, 03/16/2015
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have 40,000 mi. on my 2012 4.6L 385hp v8 sedan. With(10% ethanol) premium gasoline 93 octane, I get 21mpg around town and 26mpg on the highway in cruise (65mph) I found a gas station in NH that sells pure 91 octane gasoline (no ethanol) I fill up there often. My gas mileage immediately goes up to 31mpg (in summer) in cruise control at 65mph. Try to find a car anywhere that has that much HP and still gets 31mpg. Incredible ! (shows what a scam ethanol is also)
Best buy.
flyhigh2, 04/03/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
55 of 80 people found this review helpful
Test drove 2012 model sedans of the following: Acura TL, BMW 5, LExus 350, Hyundai Genesis, Infinity G37, Audi A4.... purchase the Genesis. here's why: Quiet... felt better than ES 350 and unlike the Infinity since I dont want to sit on top of a chariot, riding the highways and hear the engine. Comfort... seats, lumbar support adjustments, heated, head room, leg room I am 6'4... you get the picture Open... most spacious and largest of all the other models, very comfortable on long drives. Performance... Quick, love the comute to work. I feel the speed, acceleration and dont hear the noise. Gadgets... everything that I need. located in the right places Looks... front, back, inside
2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec exceeds expectations
Keith in AZ, 02/26/2020
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
From the age of 19 yrs, I have driven BMWs. I have never or will suggest ever buying a new BMW when they have been such a great value to buy used in great condition with service records. My first was bought in 1975 and it was a 1972 2002. Back then they were relatively inexpensive, simple and far from a status symbol but extremely FUN to drive, easily repaired and modified, safe and they fit my 6'5" frame. I have owned every model at least once thru the years and my final two were the largest model...the 7 series from 1989 and 2000 featuring the longest wheelbase that the "il" model offered. This gave rear passengers lots of legroom and I never had to move my seat forward for anyone. For years and years nothing drove like a BMW as the car set the bar so high, but in recent years some manufacturers have gotten pretty close with all of the equities that BMW had the lock for so long. I only will consider a rear wheel drive car so that rules out a lot of choices. The Genesis came out in 2009 and right out of the box I knew they were on to something. My friends had owned a few 5 series BMWs and they bought the first one and it impressed us all. Safety, fit and finish, skid pad performance and above all it was a huge value saving over 20-25% over comparable BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class models. And they are RELIABLE. Fast forward to this month when my tried and true, but not always reliable 2000 BMW 740il was not 20 years old with 258,000 miles (in Arizona the cars here stay looking good and as parts wear out you just replace them. I do all my own work for all maintenance and always have. This is how I can afford to keep them. I also bought them at 5 years old with 100-110K miles with CPO records from the factory, so I got a great value never spending more than $15k for a 70K valued vehicle). For a few years I sold cars for Carmax and with that offered extended service plans. Carmax only sells reconditioned cars/trucks that they certify, and the service plan premiums are priced according to the amount of claims paid per model of vehicle. The more reliable the vehicle, the lower the cost. Simple enough. I took the time to chart the premiums of similar class vehicles, so the Camry, Avalon, Accord, Altima, Malibu, Impala, Genesis all had the least expensive service plans based on mileage and age for the exact same coverage. The Genesis was tied with the Camry for least expensive, so it was easy to make the conclusion that the reliability was a given, and the performance spoke for itself. When I just bought the 2012 Genesis R-Spec I was pleasantly surprised having not yet driven one. It rivals today's BMW 540i twin turbo with all the features. The R-Spec has the 429hp engine for quick/fast performance, the firm suspension very similar to the 540i, mostly all the options, the fit and finish, the lateral Gs on the skid pad and a fraction of the price when bought used. More rear legroom than the 5 series and most in its class, too. It's a win-win! Mine is a one owner, garage kept, never hit or painted nice car. Bought via private party for less than a quarter of the original purchase price of nearly $49K ,it is the deal of the day. Research shows it has great reliability, too. I have owned and driven it for around 10 days and I am so much more than pleased! Highly recommended. I am back to a high level of driving satisfaction and joy like never before.. I will not miss my BMWs but will always be glad to have owned those I did.
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Luxury Standard has arrived
croat, 08/05/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
23 of 34 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2012 Genesis 4.6 traded my Lexus IS 350... wow what a ride... what fun. The car is awesome performs greatly and returns 26 mpg in my commute... and its not broken in yet. Mercedes and BMW should run for Alps. They can not deliver such a reliable package, in this luxury segment. The integration of the electronics navigation sound system the adaptive cruise control is well done.
Great vehicle
Ed, 09/11/2023
2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Runs like a charm, nicely appointed interior. Not disappointed at all.
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cozy cockpit
Tom, 12/11/2016
updated 06/24/2025
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Compare options/comfort with other cars for the value/price. I've driven Japanese cars for 30 years but Korean cars have surpassed Japan , in my opinion. The drivers seat just fits "right around you" which makes me feel more secure. My Uncle used to say that about the P-51 he flew in WW-2; only he said "cockpit!" It's a 2012 Genesis! Still running like new after 71,000 miles. 74,000 total miles. Getting about 32 mph if you keep the engine at/or 2000 rpm on the highway. Still feels like a new car; nice and tight feeling. Update: Just over 80.000 and feeling great. Still performing like new! Milage holding between 24 and 28 mpg. Still tight in the corners! I bought a Tucson for my wife! 899000 in 2024. Still a very tight ride, even with all the pot holes. Milage still the same. Experiencing some door lock issues. Sometimes you have to push the unlock button several times for it to unlock/lock! Outside of that, still a very reliable auto!
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One sweet ride.
Raymond Wright, 10/14/2016
2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The V6 base model is very scaled down when compared to the V8 model which comes with all the toys and then some. Although in my opinion I can't see anyone being disappointed in any model purchased. It's just a sweet ride and I have had both the V8 and V6 models.
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