Used 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Sedan Review
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R Spec Genesis WOW!!
luv2nou2, Manassas, VA, 02/24/2013
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
429 HP!
429 HP!
Unbelievable size engine for this beautiful car!
Hyundai engineers out did themselves on the exterior design, moderate pass on interior (what's with the Accent Steering wheel?).
Can't complain, you get a lot of stuff for this price!
Lexus pfft!
MB pfft!
BMW pfft! For this price you can't go wrong!
Outstanding value!
Outstanding Warranty!
This car averages about 21 MPG in … our first 800 miles? Not bad for 429 HP!!
Sound system is INCREDIBLE! 17 speakers put you in another world!
Harmon Kaden, Bose & Fender have nothing on this Lexicon system.
Luxury and muscle
M.Gomez, Las Vegas, NV, 08/01/2019
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Bought in 2013 cpo best warranty for luxury brand and Best car I've owned great combination of luxury and muscle . Very smooth comforable ride with 430hp on tap if you feel the need for speed. The interior is spacious offering best in class interior volume. As far as being reliable all I've done all dealer recommend services, this car has been solid! Owner since 2013 its now 2022 car … still has been amazing and looking modern still stands as one of the timeless designs.
Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Excellent Car
charlie_r43, Hockley, TX, 08/19/2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
I have owned my 5.0 R-Spec for 10 months and
the car lives up to everything Hyundai said the car would be.
There are reviews out there
giving the car a medicore rating. I completely disagree with them.
The interior is well thought out and the leather is of a high quality.
All of the instruments and navigation systems are easy to use.
The engine is very responsive and will pin your back … into the seat when floored.
Cornering is improved with the upgraded suspension.
Overall the ride is quiet and comfortable.
The Genesis is very sporty for a luxury car though it is not a true sports car. The Genesis is more of a luxury car and a muscle car combined.
Still makes me smile!
Five years in the waiting and I chose Genesis
murrman, Fort Myers, FL, 10/21/2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
For as long as I can remember, my ideal car was going to be a BMW 5 Series, but all that changed with Genesis. After test driving BMW & Lexus, and seriously considering a2012 Dodge SRT8 Charger I went with the Genesis 5.0. The 550i was in the mid $60K, and although the SRT8 was tempting the 2012 R-Spec had the entire package I was looking for, especially since I opted for the Bridgestone … summer tires.
The ride is moderately harsh but I live in SW FL and our roads are pristine, and coming out of a '08 Sonata Limited I welcome the cornering ability. No company can beat Hyundai's warranty, reliability, and service. I'm 100% satisfied although I think the R-Spec should've included an iPod.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Comfortable ride in non R-Spec models
- Pro:smooth and powerful engines
- Pro:luxurious cabin
- Pro:generous warranty coverage
- Pro:sensational Lexicon sound system.
- Con:Missing all-wheel-drive option
- Con:rear seat does not fold down
- Con:disappointing braking with 3.8 and 4.6
- Con:rough ride in R-Spec.
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