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Hyundai can not figure out what is wrong!
Chief 50, 03/31/2019
updated 10/06/2020
2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This auto does what it was designed to do, be a Sports Sedan, dressed up as a luxury auto. Which is good and bad. Bad because of the front and rear tires are not the same size. Which means that you can only rotate side to side. Auto factory tires are Continentals, 50K warranty except because the tires cannot be X rotated Continental would only warranty for 25K. Which meant that at 20500 miles, my rear tires were down to 4/32nd. I had to buy two rear tires. The dealer wanted $735 out of the door for two tires. I used my Tire Dealer and paid $535 including replacement certificates. With the $25 per tire proration. Nowhere in any of the information on this auto is this information disclosed. And no, I am not a "hot rod driver" those days were over when I moved up from my '68 442 in 1971. I live in Michigan, which means a lot of snow, ice, and very cold weather. With all of the electronic safety feathers engaged, there was minimal sliding or tire spin in the snow. The low clearance in the front is a challenge when the snow is over 5 inches. However, the real issue with the snow, ice, and very cold temperatures is the location of the Electronic Steering module and the Electronic control for the brakes. On a -10 degrees day in January, I came out of a store, started my auto, only to see two warning lights, Electronic Steering, and Brakes. I had no steering control at all. Not like the good old days when the power steering pump failed I could still "strong-arm it". I had to have it towed to the dealer. It turns out that Ice and snow had gathered in the pocket formed by the power steering and the oil pan. Freezing the two control modules. They removed the ice ball and disassembled both to make sure they were in working order. I was supplied with G80 as a loaner. When I picked up my auto, another one was on a tow truck with the same issue. Oh, by the way, I have the pictures to go along with this. Did I mention that I have the BEST dealership relationship that I have had in a very long time? The driver's seat cushion is off-center just a little bit. And it is the same in the G80 2019. But the extended thigh support makes it ok. My auto is 2015 year with all of the safety features that are advertised on the rest of the 2019 autos. The Smart Cruise works flawlessly! It leaped faith to engage it and allow it to do its thing. It will follow the car in front of you at the distance that you set. Including up to and stopping, with the resume when the traffic moves. The selectable engine management of Normal, Sport, or Economy changed the shift points on the 8-speed transmission. But not enough to have an impact on MPG. Also, beware of the small trunk, Apple Play and Android Auto are standard, and work just like you want them to. The Navigation system is also very good. With Voice controls for the Nav, cell phone that needs some work. I am 6 ft, 250lbs. the auto is not a good fit for large people. I have driven it on trips of 500 miles, 300 miles, and 1400 miles in the two years that I have owned it. For a smaller person, it would be a great fit. This was a Loaner car for service, so it had 6000K miles on it when I purchased it. But it had never been titled, so I received the full new car warranty. I am looking for a G90 that I can afford as I write this. Update 2 Apr 2020: Rotors rusted beyond repair at 25K miles, the pads were still good. Rotors are considered wear-out items, so I had to purchase front rotors & pads. You should not put used pads on new rotors. I did check around, it seems that rotors are a dealer item only! That was a $475 bill. Everything on the auto is still in great working order. current mileage is 29550, which is below standard, However, this brand does not hold value well so I have negative equity on my loan, which is a big hurdle to overcome in attempting to buy another auto. Updated 5 Oct 2020- Mileage=31345. Now the Lane keeping feature is not function properly, engaged, the auto will "float/pull" to the right. Dealer troubleshooting came up with the tire had belts lose. They swapped the right front tire with the left front, problem solved, or so they thought. My tire dealer swapped the tire out with a new one. The issue returned one week later. This is when I turned off the Lane keeping feature. The issue is gone if I keep it turned off. If I turn it back on, the issue returned. The dealer has no other options, as he claimed the feature was calibrated to specifications. It is a nice feature, but not enough to park the auto. I learned to drive without it, back in the '60s! I will be trading this auto ASAP.
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Excellent Highway Cruiser
averageman, 02/15/2015
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
An excellent cruiser. I have a long commute and I set the adaptive cruise control and this car pretty much drives itself. The ride and seats are supremely comfortable. It is NOT, however, a "fun to drive" car. It is too big and heavy. The grill is the finest looking grill I have seen (Yes it looks like a cross between an Audi and Aston Martin to me). It is very well equipped and is 15k-20k cheaper than the German alternatives. One can't even get a C class (which is an inferior car strait up against this Genesis) equipped similarly for anything near this car.
Better Car Than Any BMW I have owned.
Tom Buxton, 08/15/2015
updated 02/17/2017
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
It is hard to believe how quiet, comfortable and fun this car is. I have never owned a Hyundai, but have been considering the Genesis since the total redesign occurred. Also, the heads up display is the first I have ever owned and it is spectacular. It shows much more than just the speed and improves safety immensely. The only challenge is receiving a loaner car when taking the car in for service. I think that you should be able to expect this for a car this expensive and it will be interesting to see what happens when the new "Genesis" car company starts selling its cars. My only complaints are that the front seats are not as comfortable as they could be and even with brand new tires the car is not all that good on snow. Switching the drive train to snow mode helps some, but it still could use some help. Overall the car has been spectacular and I know I will miss it when I turn it back in.
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Get more for less
Brian, 08/24/2015
updated 02/22/2016
2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently sold my 2009 Audi S5 as we have a baby on the way and it just wasn't practical. I decided to go the sedan route and looked at Audi, Lexus, BMW and a few others but just couldn't get past the fact that the Genesis offered more features for way less money and did not sacrifice style and design. Once you put all the features on an Audi A6 (and fully equipped, it still doesn't match up to the Genesis's offerings), it was easily 15 grand more than the Genesis 5.0. I like fast cars and this one is fast! While the old S5 was probably a better driving car in the turns, the Genesis is quicker from a standstill. So far I have really enjoyed driving it and it has all the luxuries of a car you'd expect to cost quite a bit more. Style is important too and this one does not dissappoint. I watched a guy driving down my street stop in the middle of the road, get out and do a walk around the car. I replaced the Hyundai "H" logo on the trunk with the Genesis wings and I think he was trying to figure out what it was. You really don't see too many on the road, especially the 5.0 with the quad tailpipes. Since I got virtually the same color (Monticeito Blue) as my Audi, most people at work didn't even realize I got a new car. They thought it was the Audi. While I have not had any experience with service at the dealership yet, I am very happy with the purchase so far and would encourage anyone shopping in this market to give the Genesis a look. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Awesome Car - From a Nissan Enthusiast Perspective
Ronnie in Savannah, 08/28/2017
2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
As the title states I am a Nissan Enthusiast. I have had either a Nissan Maxima or an 3.5 Altima SE-R since I have been able to drive. I thought that there was NO WAY that I would ever buy a Hyundai. After visiting a Hyundai dealership on a whim (I had heard about the Genesis, so thought I would take a test drive), I must say that my thought process could not be more flawed. Although I am referring to a different class of car I bought the 5.0 2015 Genesis Ultimate and cannot be happier. This car is fantastic in every way. On top of that it is sneakily fast, although is a little thirsty when it comes to gas mileage. On top of it all, this was a certified pre-owned, so I was able to get the balance of the factory warranty and 10 years 100k warranty. This is an unbelievable car for the price. Will definitely consider Genesis again when looking for my next car in a few years.
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