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One Year After Purchase
John, 07/25/2015
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Genesis 3.8 exactly one year ago. Our car has the signature package, and is very well appointed for the price class. We wanted a rear wheel drive sedan, and all competitive Japanese and German makes were substantially more expensive than the Genesis. This car is solid and very well thought out. We have had NO PROBLEMS WITH ANYTHING in the 1st year. Hyundai replaced the OEM Korean tires with Michelin Primacy MXV4s at factory expense because of excess ride harshness and noise with the Hankook originals. The build quality and material quality on this vehicle is excellent, and I don't think there is a better all around value in the market today. Best car we have ever owned.
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A Former BMW Loyalist
kbdoc, 01/13/2015
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
A vastly superior ride to my 5 series with equivalent handling and features. Although it doesn't match the sportiness of an Audi A6 or a Cadillac CTS, it is a fantastic cruiser and should strongly be considered by anyone thinking about the Mercedes E class, Jaguar XF, or Maserati Ghibli.
Unexpected beauty and power, for great value
Mike Patterson, 03/13/2019
2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Honest evaluation of the vehicle? It's pretty darn great for 25k, a v8 in a Korean car was surprising, and most people that ask me about my car are not expecting it. The interior is a step above anything for that price, a few steps above most. The seat is the most comfortable thing ever considering I'm 6'8" and 300 pounds, I need the comfort and space. The power is baby bottom smooth, makes you wonder if you're driving an electric vehicle, because the acceleration is so effortless, but then you drop it to the floor in sport mode, and you're reminded of the v8 under the hood, it's respectful tones are like the growl of a beast of prey, letting you know it's got the stones to do something about it. The handling is good, but certainly not great. The steering is a bit loose for my tastes even in the sport mode, sharp enough that I never feel at a loss, but nothing like more sport focused whips. The suspension is gentle, to the point where it's a little loose for hard acceleration and turning, if you're looking for a drivers car, this isn't it. If you're looking for a powerful luxury sedan, then you'll be quite happy with the compromises. Installing some summer tires certainly made a great improvement on the feel, but some stiffer sport suspension would also go a long way to tightening up the cornering, of course at the expense of the buttery smooth stock ride. The infotainment in the non ultimate package sedan is bang on simply because it allows you to install android auto and apple carplay, something you miss out on with the ultimate packages larger screen and jog wheel, a happy compromise from me. Sound deadening is outstanding, I've never been in a quieter cabin, some tests on line I saw showed that the genesis sedan kept noise levels below even that of a comparable Lexus. Final topic for me is the 14 speaker Lexicon (by Harmon) sound system. The sounds is incredibly balanced, it's noted by several reviews I've ready that the 17 speaker system in the ultimate package provides a healthy boost in the bass department, the 14 speaker system is still very respectable, I found lows to be present and healthy, and highs to be of incredible fidelity, thanks to the multiple tweeters spaced throughout the vehicle. Rock and roll sounds faithful, and yet there's enough bump to enjoy some electronica. Overall consider me a happy driver!
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2015 Hyundai Genesis w/ Ultimate Package
djc2015, 12/30/2014
updated 07/05/2017
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Before purchasing my 2015 Hyundai Genesis with ultimate package I did extensive research and took several test drives including one in which the dealer gave me the opportunity to keep the vehicle overnight. I read dozens of reviews and every last one praised the interior luxury including the real matt wood, heads up display, aluminum trim, extremely comfortable soft leather 12 way power drivers including thigh extension, effectively heated and cooled , heated steering wheel, 9.2 inch infotainment touch screen with manual controls for those who prefer them. I have no idea what vehicle was being reviewed as subsequent Edmonds reviews praise the Genesis as an exceptional value.
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I thought I would buy a Lexus
Bob Ham, 09/08/2015
updated 03/14/2018
2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
My wife and I decided to buy a new car, and a nice car, which we have never done. I really thought we would end up with a Lexus, as I have been buying Toyotas for many years. We drove several cars but it came down to the Lexus ES 350 and the Genesis. It was no contest. The Genesis had a much more sophisticated and pampered feel. The cabin is very quiet and the car is very sure around corners and curves, even at higher speeds. It's not a sports car, but it is confident. With as much tech as there is on cars these days you want the controls to be intuitive and easy to use, I mean, you're driving, there's no time for fumbling. The Genesis has the perfect balance of touchscreen selections, buttons and knobs where they should be. Overall, my favorite option is the 360 degree radar - all used for different tasks - parking, backing up, emergency braking, adaptive cruise, etc.. My wife's favorite option are the ventilated seats (We live in Houston - usually hot). For us, the Lexus was a dated vehicle compared to the Genesis. Driving the car was pleasant but boring; and the "mouse" was frustrating to use for an interface and the audio system sound was disappointing for such an elite vehicle. Make no mistake - the Lexus customer experience is entirely another level, but the Genesis, for us, was the superior car - by far - and our ultimate purchase. It's been about 2 months of ownership and we continue to be impressed. The only issue I have with the car is the mileage - 1st tank was 15.0 mpg in mixed driving. We'll see what the future holds. Overall, though, great job, Hyundai!! I'll post future reviews as it goes.... Update: Sept 2016. 7500 miles on the odo and we continue to enjoy the car. After break-in the mileage increased to about 19 mpg in mixed driving. The driver's seat motor got stuck all the way back, stranding my wife at night - not good. Somehow it was ok after we got it home and moved it back and forth a couple of times. The rear seat a/c heater fan switch failed and had to be replaced. Overall, would still recommend the car. Update: Sept 2017. 10,000 miles on the car and it is still very enjoyable. This is not our everyday car, as you can see, but Hyundai got this one right. One nagging problem is that my iPhone doesn't always pair with the car. It fails about 1/3 of the time - very frustrating. The car thinks the phone is paired by the indicators on the touchscreen but I still have to use the phone by hand more often than I should. One more thing...if you're planning on buying a Genesis get the leather sealed - especially in a lighter color. The tan seats took a blue hue (I'm assuming from jeans getting in and out of the car) and I had to have them professionally cleaned.
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