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Hyundai Genesis – Luxury, Performance, and Value
Posted by admin in Hyundai Genesis on December 4, 2010
In modern day parlance, when the Hyundai Genesis premiered at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, it virtually rocked the house. The world had never seen a Hyundai like this before. For the first time in the brand’s budget-car history, Hyundai was not taking on the big guns, and were a little smitten about it, because the Genesis was ready to compete on a global scale with the top luxury models, at a fraction of their cost.
Ever since the South Korean automaker arrived in the U.S. market, back in 1986, it’s emphasized value. Hyundai typically promised features and capabilities similar to those of major competitors, but at a significantly lower price. Now that Hyundai is moving boldly upmarket, past the current Azera sedan, value is still a drawing card. Like other Hyundai models, the Genesis is available at what the company calls “a much more accessible price point” than the European/Asian competition.
Two powertrains are offered: a Lambda 3.8-liter V-6 and an all-new Tau 4.6-liter V-8. Working with continuously variable valve timing, the V-6 makes 290 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. Running on premium fuel, Hyundai’s new V-8 produces 375 horsepower, along with 333 pound-feet. With regular-grade gasoline, the V-8 makes 368 hp and 324 pound-feet. An Aisin six-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission mates with the V-6 engine, while the V-8 gets a ZF six-speed automatic with Shiftronic manual control. Hyundai states the V-8 model can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Fuel economy depends upon the powertrain. The V-6 engine gets an EPA estimate of 18 mpg in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. Figures for the V-8 drop to 17/25 mpg.
Hyundai states the Genesis has a larger cabin than the 5 Series or E-Class, but lower body structure weight. Genesis also promises more interior volume than BMW’s 7 Series. Built on a 115.6-inch wheelbase, the Genesis sedan measures 195.9 inches long overall and stands 58.3 inches tall. Each dimension falls right in the middle of the competition, according to Hyundai. Trunk volume totals 15.9 cubic feet.
The Genesis suspension includes Amplitude Selective Dampers. Seldom shy about comparisons to premium motorcars, Hyundai says that technology also is used for Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz models. Like most Hyundai models, the Genesis has standard Electronic Stability Control. An eight-airbag complement includes front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, plus roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all outboard occupants. Each Genesis halts with all-disc antilock brakes. Alloy wheels hold standard 17-inch tires with the V-6 engine, 18-inch for the V-8.
Inside, the soft-touch instrument panel contains woodgrain accents. Heated front seats have leather seating surfaces and electronic active head restraints. Lexicon audio systems are available. Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone connectivity, XM satellite radio, and USB/iPod auxiliary inputs are provided in each model. A power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, automatic windshield defogger, and a memory system are included with the Genesis V-8. Available at extra cost are such features as XM NavTraffic, xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with an Adaptive Front Lighting System, and a cooled driver’s seat.
Prices start at $33,000 (including destination charge) for the Genesis V-6, escalating to $38,000 for the V-8 model. Options include a navigation system with an 8-inch display screen, plus a backup camera that uses the same screen to show a view behind the car. Eight ultrasonic sensors on front and rear bumpers work with the available rear backup camera to detect the proximity of objects while parking.
Expect a smooth ride on nice pavement, and acceptable comfort on some rougher stuff. But certain undulating surfaces can yield considerable body motion. Steering feels somewhat light but is reasonably precise, with just a hint of reduced confidence in the occasional fast curve. Easy to drive, the Genesis generally tracks neatly and stays put in its lane. Seats are quite comfortably cushioned and snugly bolstered, providing great back and thigh support. Front headroom is ample, leg space adequate, and elbowroom only slightly restricted.
Tested on a racetrack, the V-6 reacted well, but the V-8 is obviously superior for all-out performance – though hardly essential for most drivers. Resounding response yields plenty of passing power, and Hyundai’s V-8 is at least as quiet as the V-6. Brakes are stronger with the V-8, but their effect might not be noticed in every day driving. On the road, the V-8 sedan feels a bit smoother and better balanced, despite less-ideal weight distribution.
Hyundai Genesis – Luxury, Performance, and Value
Posted by admin in Hyundai Genesis on November 17, 2010
In modern usage, when Hyundai Genesis is introduced in the 2008 North American International Auto Show, almost shook the house. The world had never seen a Hyundai like this before. For the first time in the budget for the car brand’s history, Hyundai does not take a large weapon, and somewhat beaten about, because Genesis is ready to compete globally with top luxury models, at a fraction of the cost.
Because the South Korean car arrives in the U.S. market in 1986, emphasizing value. Hyundai usually promised features and capabilities similar to major competitors, but with a much lower price. Now Hyundai’s upscale brave, moving along the current Azera sedan, the value is still a drawing card. As with other Hyundai models, Genesis is available on what the company calls “the price that is much more accessible” than the competition / Europe and Asia.
Two engines are offered: 3.8-liter Lambda V-6 and all-new Tau 4.6-liter V-8. Working with continuously variable valve timing, the V-6 makes 290 horsepower and 264 pound feet of torque. Running on premium fuel, Hyundai’s new V-8 375 horsepower, with 333 pound-feet. Regular grade gasoline, V-8 makes 368 horsepower and 324 pounds-feet. An Aisin six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic pair V-6 engine, while the V-8 gets a six-speed ZF automatic transmission with manual control Shiftronic. Hyundai gives V-8 models can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Fuel consumption depends on the powertrain. V-6 engines get EPA estimated 18 mpg in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. Figures for the drop-8 V 17/25 mpg.
Hyundai, Genesis has a larger cabin than 5-series or E-Class, but lower weight structure. Genesis also promises more interior room than the BMW 7 Series. Built on a wheelbase of 115.6 inches, the size Genesis sedan 195.9 inches long overall and stands 58.3 inches. Each dimension exactly in the middle of the race, according to Hyundai. Stem total volume of 15.9 cubic meters.
Genesis Suspension including Amplitude Selective absorbers. Rarely shy about comparisons with premium cars, Hyundai says that this technology is also used for the Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz model. Like most models of Hyundai, Genesis comes standard with Electronic Stability Control. Eight-airbag complement includes front and rear seat-mounted side airbags, plus a roof mounted curtain airbags for all outboard occupants. Each incident stop brake antilock all-disc. Alloy wheels hold standard 17-inch tires with a V-6 engine, 18-inch V-8.
Inside, soft-touch dashboard including woodgrain accents. Heated front seats with leather seating surfaces and electronic active head constraints. Lexicon audio systems are available. Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and / iPod USB additional inputs are available in every model. A power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, automatic glass defogger, and a memory system that came with the Genesis V-8. Available at extra cost features such as XM NavTraffic, xenon high intensity discharge lamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System and cooled driver’s seat.
Prices start from $ 33,000 (including destination fee) for the Genesis V-6, increased to $ 38,000 for V-8 model Options include a navigation system with 8-inch screen, plus a backup camera that uses the same screen to show a glimpse behind the car. Eight ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear with rear backup camera is available to the distance of the object while parking to detect.
Expect smooth on the pavement is good, and acceptable comfort on rough stuff. But some bumpy surface can cause enough movement. Steering feels a bit light, but fairly accurate, just with a little distrust in the corner fast occasionally. Easy to drive, Genesis tracks generally clean and stay on orbit. The seat is quite comfortable and sleek arrested reinforced so big and thigh support. The main hall in front is enough, enough leg room and elbow room is only slightly reduced.
Tested at the circuit, V-6 reacts with both, but the V-8 clearly superior to all-out performance – although not essential for most drivers. overwhelming response provides plenty of passing power, and Hyundai V-8 is as quiet V-6. More powerful brakes with V-8, but the effect can not be observed in everyday driving. On the road, V-8 sedan feels slightly smoother and more balanced, although less than ideal body weight.