TrueWhiteBoy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I know it's still very much in production, but I would have expected a hear a lot more about it since the engines got a huge power boost. Or has the 2011+ Mustang/BRZ just overshadowed it so much that it's no longer relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I wonder what the production number were for them in 2011. Very rare that I see one around my area and I commute four hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think it looks too much like the Tiburon........I don't see many either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 The genesis (both coupe and sedan) were both a lot of hype with little to show for it. With the engines and suspension setup they have, they should be producing a lot more power and handling a lot better. I was very excited when I first started hearing about the cars, and then very disappointed when I started reading the road tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 ^ That's what I remember too, but since then the 4 cylinder jumped to 274 HP and the V6 has 348 HP now as well. Just seems like it would have sparked more excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 The old body styling was very pleasing. The new Gen front fascia just sucks. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 ^ That's what I remember too, but since then the 4 cylinder jumped to 274 HP and the V6 has 348 HP now as well. Just seems like it would have sparked more excitement. And the turbo's 0-60 is still in the high 5's . This pretty much explains it, motor trend says good specs, poor execution: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1205_2013_hyundai_genesis_coupe_r_spec_first_test/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 And with 350hp, you'd think a small, sporty coupe would do better than 5.3. Again the very potent v6 is hampered by a crappy drivetrain: http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/genesis-coupe/2013/road-test.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The genesis (both coupe and sedan) were both a lot of hype with little to show for it. With the engines and suspension setup they have, they should be producing a lot more power and handling a lot better. I was very excited when I first started hearing about the cars, and then very disappointed when I started reading the road tests. Whew. Yeah this^^^^. I narrowly avoided being persuaded by the wife that a Sonata 2.0T would be 'THE' utilitarian car for us. I just couldn't bear the front wheel drive. What I really wanted to convince her of when we went to the Hyundai dealer was a Genesis V6 Coupe, with the Track package, but I am so glad she is straight forward and said that a 2-1/2 seater wouldn't work with my kids. Then she got me in the Sonata. Huge dissappointment ensued (on my part, not hers) and alas, my search continued at the Subaru dealer, only to find my true love. And the wife likes it too. SHHH. She hasn't seen my list of mods yet. I'm rolling them out sloooowwwly. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I test drove a 2013 V6 Genesis with R-Spec Track with the 8 spd auto a couple months back. Here's my thoughts: It may not pull off great 0-60 numbers, but it was easy to keep right in the powerband with the 8spd auto. It pulled very hard even with 3 people in it. The auto wasn't bad. Shifts were quick. Looks are subjective as always. I personally like the newer Genesis over the old one. I thought the older one looked like someone grabbed it's grill and pulled the whole front end forward. In comparison to the Mustang GT: The interior is WAY nicer than the Mustang. There's not even a comparison there. The Mustang still looks like rental car. The Genesis interior appears as if the designers actually put some thought into it, instead of retro bumper car steering wheels and such. I also had a bit more room in the Genesis than the Mustang. In the Genesis, you really feel like you're driving a low slung sports car, because you are. The Mustang feels more like a SUV in comparison. The back seat in both cars are useless, except for small children. So, while it's not as fast as a Mustang GT, you'd be spending about $8k less for the top model Genesis compared to a Mustang GT with similar options (track package, leather, brembos, premium sound, etc). You can get 90% of the Mustang GT's straightline performance for much less, and have a much nicer daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The lead developer on my team at work has a Genesis (don't know what year). He doesn't like it and is thinking about leasing a STI soonish instead. He mentioned that the car gets loose pretty easily and the overall handling isn't that great. And yes, I also think it looks like a Tiburon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 When the 2dr gets equipped with the 400bhp Tao V8 powering the 4dr Genesis, I'll be interested in getting to know it. It kinda' seems like Hyundai is pulling that punch for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 When it gets this 400hp V8, it will probably perform like a 300hp V8, because that's what Hyundai does for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass-hole Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I guess im not surprised at the 5.18s on the 0-60. I mean the thing weighs 3450-3570lbs with 348 hp, its not that light. And you can only put so much power down with the rwd. Id say that is right where it should be. 400hp GTO's did 0-60 in 4.6 the 350 hp did it in around 5 at 3700lbs and a hell of a lot more torque on the low end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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