MM Full-Review: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0
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Thanks.
True, the new interior is superb, but the old one was not exactly shoddy, either....it was certainly worthy of respect.
That's where I respect your opinion, but differ a little. I found the ride on the old Genesis clearly too firm for a luxury-grade sedan in that class....I mentioned that in my review of the former 3.8L V6 model. While, of course, sport-sedan enthusiasts may like that kind of ride, enough Genesis customers complained about it that Hyundai promised significant chassis/suspension revisions to the 2Gen model...even hiring Lotus to help them out with the work. All I can say is that, IMO.....it worked.
Exactly.
See my reply to doge above......depreciation on these cars probably doesn't reflect their true quality and competence.
Interior looks to be a huge improvement in design and materials. The previous gen Genesis was lacking in interior design, fit and finish, and materials.
Ride and drive were not very good, it was pretty smooth but did not handle well.
This new one seems to be a big improvement especially with some help by Lotus in suspension tuning
Depreciation is really bad for these cars but they do make a very intriguing used car option. You could get a used V8 genesis for about the price of a same year used V6 fwd family sedan, which is enticing as long as the reliability is good and they hold up.
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The new Sonata has backwards interior compared to the previous YF Sonata (with Fluidic Sculpture design theme). It's so bad that a Hyundai Tucson has better-looking center console design.
Thankfully, this new Genesis has nicer interior so at least Hyundai didn't screw up on that end.
I wonder if any Genesis Sedan units will make it into the Philippine market
Thankfully, this new Genesis has nicer interior so at least Hyundai didn't screw up on that end.
I wonder if any Genesis Sedan units will make it into the Philippine market
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Thankfully, this new Genesis has nicer interior so at least Hyundai didn't screw up on that end.
I wonder if any Genesis Sedan units will make it into the Philippine market
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I respect your opinion on that one, but personally disagree. I thought the 5Gen (NF) Sonata was the best one ever built, outside and inside, with the 6Gen (YF) being, IMO, an aberration. Actual sales of both versions, though, were extremely good....so there were clearly a lot of people who agreed with both of us.
My gripe with the interior on the new one is that the center stack looks like a car from the 90's. Very sharp lines that are very brutalist. A far cry from Fluidic Sculpture no doubt.
Yes, this Genesis is head-and-shoulders above the last one....all except the (IMO) now-too-large grille.
Probably not many. Outside of the area around Manila, the average income and living standards in the Phillipines (which, is some ways, is still a backward Third-World country) is probably too low to sell many vehcles in the Genesis class.
In fact, for every Genesis sedan sold here, there are like 10 Genesis Coupe cars sold.
It only came in one version:
3.8 MPI PORT INJECTION
Hyundai PH was hesistant to bring in the GDI models because they claim that our EURO 2 Philippine fuel is TOO TOXIC for the Hyundai direct injection system.
We'll see if Hyundai PH will bring in the new Genesis Sedan
In the meantime, we have the next best thing in-line from the Korean manufacturer:
The Hyundai Azera 3.0 V6
Too many Toyota Camry and Honda Accord on the road.............so in this case, I root for the underdog
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
In the meantime, we have the next best thing in-line from the Korean manufacturer:
The Hyundai Azera 3.0 V6
The Hyundai Azera 3.0 V6
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Maybe, I'm speaking from my angle. I want a nice cheap beater and this will fit the criteria in a few years
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The rear ends may be similar (as they are on a number of Hyundai sedans)....but, size-size, there's no mistaking the two. The Genesis is substantially larger....and you feel it when you are driving it and parking it (without the self-park feature).
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