2009 Hyundai Genesis Consumer Reviews

Why pay 60k+

Written by: WillyB on 11/12/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I just got out of my 2002 S-500 sport M Benz. This car has it all! BMW,Lexus,Audi,Infinit, Mbenz all better watch out. This car is the real deal. I have always driven high line flagship cars and this is one awesome tight smooth killer looking car. Hyundai has the complete package with this quiet sleek machine. I highly suggest you give this car a test drive if your considering spending 30k to 40k on a ride. This is the complete package with out killing your wallet.

Favorite Features

Looks, style, options, "Quiet"!!! it all there

Suggested Improvements

little wider room in the driver area width. 19inch rims, power trunk, power folding mirrors,

12 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Pleasure to Drive

Written by: Photo1 on 11/12/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was ready to buy a new civic...but this thing blew me away and forced me to change my game plan. Have owned many cars and currently have a 528i in the garage. The Genesis is an extraordinary vehicle in that it is 'smooth' - driving it is actually almost a pleasure (I drive over 100 miles a day for work). It is not as tight as the 5 series, but has more power than the 528. Refined, many options, very quiet, awesome interior detail. Not sure it will hold it's value over time but jumped on a great lease deal for the premium plus package. Do get the premium package at least on this vehicle or you will lose money when you sell it. This will not replace a BMW, but sure complements it.

Favorite Features

Interior, quite ride, power, transmission, electronics, braking, 18" wheels, sound system (copied 1,000 songs to a USB drive and leave it connected to the aux port), big trunk, and ac/heat system.

Suggested Improvements

Flip down rear seat, better bluetooth (needs to be integrated with audio), the badge on trunk, no place for sun glasses, more info on the various elec systems and what they are doing (Shock dampening), eng lite btw, you can remove the top part of the ashtray and easily convert it to a change holder

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Exceeds Expectations

Written by: TNCPA on 11/12/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

With 2,500 miles, the Genesis V-* with Tech package, has eliminated initial doubt about buying a Hyndai. The car is very quiet, nice interior materials with excellent fit, abundant power and great ride. Have owned new BMW 540, Acura TL's and currently have an '07 Acura MDX w/Tech. Gas mileage on a 1,250 mile trip was 27 mpg at legal speeds, city driving appox. 19-20 mpg.

Favorite Features

Lexicon sound system, excellent navigation, very roomy passenger area, large trunk, plenty of power coupled with reasonable gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Passenger seat should have same power features as driver's seat. Dealership should be separate from traditional Hyundai facilities. The Genesis is a serious luxury sedan and should be delivered as such.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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A Lot of Bang for the Buck

Written by: LonMan on 11/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I have owned a lot of vehicles before we purchased the Genesis; some very good and some bad. As we age and not into status or snob appeal any longer value,reliability, warranty coverage, and styling are important. Brand cachet was certainly not a consideration when we bought a 2006 Sonata LX (loaded V6). It is a great car for the money. Superb gas mileage for a 235 hp V6 and plenty of good features.So when the Genesis made it's debut in the lux arena we bought a White Satin Pearl 3.8 w/tech package as it came off of the truck. A year of due diligence in the form of technical research, auto magazine and critical reviews sold me on another Hyundai. What an awesome vehicle!

Favorite Features

Actually too many great features with the tech package, but the voice commands to replace your hands is great. Also the quiet cabin is amazing - how did they do that? The interior is stunning and that came from MB owner! The suspension system with road sensing ability and stability control...wow!!

Suggested Improvements

If you get the tech package be prepared for a lot of reading! So far operation of the Nav System has not been real intuitive...for me anyway. My wife has picked it up quicker. The passenger seat should have the cooling capability too; a bad oversight. The quick start guide should be more insightful!

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Genesis has issues to deal with...

Written by: Darryl Rabideau on 11/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After three months, I have found the Genesis to be unstable when driving in medium to strong wind, The steering wheel feedback from the highway is to severe and not acceptable, the manual trunk lid operation to be cheap and unacceptable, the lack of electrical front passenger seat settings to be unacceptable. I continue to study the driver services and reserve any comments on that part at this time. It is the items mentioned above that upset me as an owner and I find it unacceptable engineering for such a car Hyundai hopes to use in competition with BMW, Mercedes and Lexus.

Favorite Features

Performance of V6 and mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Address and improve the items mentioned in review.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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BMW - Mercedes - Lexus Look out.

Written by: Mikey on 11/07/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I am having a ball with my Genesis 4.6 with the Technology package. BMW, MB & Lexus look out for the new kid on the block, Hyundai hit a grand slam with this one. I also have an 06 lexus LS 430. This car is nicer in every way. Looked at the new LS460 with all the toys and except for a few minor touches the Genesis is a steal at 25K less.

Favorite Features

Technology package, ride,handling, fit and finish, awesome engine performance

Suggested Improvements

Drivers seat extender, cooled passenger seat,power folding outside mirrors, underseat front storage drawers, bigger console storage, power trunk opener

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Think about it. Drive it. Do the math.

Written by: ppirf on 11/04/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bought my Hyundai 4.6 last week. My first impressions are this is a great car for the price. If you are reading this and are thinking of buying a BMW, Lexus or MB you need to drive this car. Traded our Volvo s60 R for this car and I couldn't be happier. The steering is not as tight as a BMW or MB and the ride is softer but thats okay for my driving habits. I had a deal for a nicely optioned 2008 BMW 535I that fell through.When all was said and done we financed $17k less for a fully loaded Genesis 4.6. More reviews to come as I get more acquainted with car, but at first impression this car is great value for the money.

Favorite Features

Value, comfort, ride, sound system, power, too much to list.

Suggested Improvements

Chrome rim option, wood package option.

15 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Good and bad

Written by: Mikey on 11/02/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have been impressed since the first ad I saw. Visited the dealership just to see the interior and I was amazed with the fit and finish. Bought a V6 with all the bells and whistles the next day. 2 weeks, 500 miles later I was at the repair center because the stereo was wigging out. They replaced the $4K head unit which made no difference. Now they are replacing the amp hoping that will fix it. The alignment has been pulling to the left since I bought it and they supposedly fixed that too. Nope, still pulls left. Beautiful, comfortable, fun car but they still need to work out the kinks.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Genesis for a Genesis

Written by: PhilB on 10/28/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My company name- Genesis, so my wife kept suggesting that I buy... a Genesis. For the fun of it, we did a test drive and fell in love. The dealership was sensitive to the upscale nature of the car and us being informed buyers. It has been BIG fun so far with the head turns (there are only 3-4 in Tyler TX (our home) so far. And we are adding all of the 'wings' extras to personalize it from KAI. The trim is the premium plus with the technology package. We wanted the V8, but.. they can't keep them on the lot! I was ok with the power of the V6, but missed some of the trim that is only available on the V8. BUT, we're adding most back in. LOVE it!

Favorite Features

For the first shot out- Hyundai got SO much right. I love the quiet ride at 90+mph (shhhh). Attention to serious features. The sound system- WOW! And I'm picky about sound in my car.

Suggested Improvements

Build in the ability to enhance the DIS (driver info system) for a fee. Allowing things like graphical weather maps (fed by XM data). Maybe make passenger seat positioning match driver's capabilities.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Just bad as in good, head turner

Written by: genesis1 on 10/27/2008

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Only have had this car a week and love the ride, the speed and great looks. Although the 6cyl has substantial power, the 8cyl is the way to go.

Favorite Features

the sound system is great, roomy trunk, interior well roomy, leather rap and black on black.

Suggested Improvements

fold down rear seats

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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