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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