2011 Hyundai Genesis consumer reviews

for the price, there's no better car. i've driven and/or owned dozens of vehicles for the past 3 decades and simply this is one of the best cars ever. my highest recommendation!!

Great car, much better than I thought and far superior to the competition (looked at Lexus and BMW too)

The Genesis 4.6 V8 is smooth and powerful ( 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, now thats fast) yet we get 24 mpg average. Very quiet ride and wonderful sound system. Voice command system works great. The adaptive cruise control has spoiled us and I can't do without it now. Handling is very good and the car is one that does not tire you out after driving for five or six hours. Excellent seats. The fit and finish is on par with the very best cars in the world. Its a solid well built reliable car that we plan on keeping for many years.

For the money, you can't find a better "luxury" car. Regardless of the money, you cannot beat the warranty that Hyundai offers. The car handles like a dream and if you are not careful, you'll find yourself going 80MPH on the highway. All of the amenities on the Tech Package rival those of the Mercedes 500 series or BMW 600 series. You will find that these are not the Hyundai cars of 15 to 25 years ago. This is a car that will turn heads and make you feel like a real jet setter yourself.

Love this car. The outside is very good looking. The paint is great, better than many other cars out there, even cars at a higher price. The interior is great with high quality materials and thought full touches. The only negative I have is the bluetooth. It is not very good. I have an iphone and when it synchs it does not go back to my radio it simply stays in the Bluetooth mode and i have to hit the mode button to get back to the original setting.

Never in a million years didmi think I was going tom trade in my Lexus for a Hyundai. But after extensive research and test drives it was really no contest. Here is the upshot: you get everything bells and whistles wise you would get on a 70k Lexus, BMW, Mercedes etc for about 40k. The biggest difference is that when the road ain't smooth the ride is bumpy. But the v8 is a beast and the appointments are simply A1. The roam is incredible and I just can't say enough. And when people are like "you bight a Hyundai?" they will look at you one way. But when they get in the car and drive with you in it they willmlookmat you another way. I have no doubt this car maker is going to be recognized as a status symbol like Lexus in the next few years. Buy now so you can say you saw the future and bought one for 40k back in 2011. Great car!

Characterize me as a value driven buyer. Prestige badges hold little sway for me if price and performance is not a hallmark of the brand. That's why a WSJ article, dated AUGUST 8, 2008, entitled "Hyundai's Luxury Gambit" by By JEFF SABATINI caught my eye. Quoting: "This new luxury sedan is so good at emulating its competition that if the badges were removed it could be mistaken for a Lexus GS460. I'm not saying this just because Hyundai has taken Lexus's generic and inoffensive styling to a new level. This car has every $50,000 luxury car meme, from a V8 engine that powers the rear wheels, to soft leather on the dashboard and door panels, to an excellent navigation and multimedia system. Throw in a push button starter and the package is complete." Add to that the fact that the newly designed Tau 4.6L DOHC V-8 scores a first-time Ward's 10 Best Engines appearance for the South Korean auto maker with an impressive mix of power, efficiency and affordability and you have a car worth really considering. I traded a Mercedes ML-430 for the V-8 Genesis and have been very pleased over the last 7 months. Fit, finish, design, material and component quality are on par with both German and Japanese products. What's happening here is the 4th largest automaker in the world is buying market share. Pricing is a bargain. And with the best warranty in the industry, I feel confidence in the brand. What I sacrifice is demonstrating to others that I don't care about value and am willing to overpay for a product that sports a well known, premium badge. That's just not me. Try driving one. You might change your perspective. Especially in this recent changed economic environment.

I have owned four BMW's in the last 12 years. One 7 series and 3 five's. The last one I had was a 2008 535I with the first twin turbo 300HP engine. I had nothing but trouble with that car and decided it was time for a change. I liked the look of the Genesis and decided to test drive one. Although not quite as fast to 60 and a little less low end torque it drives great, has more room especially in the rear is loaded with every posible option and the quality is on par with the BMW. All of this for just over half the price of the new 535I. I am amazed with the quality of this car and dare I say I prefer it to any of the BMW's I've owned. I have put 2,000 miles on the Genesis and with every mile I like the car more. The only thing I would change if I could would be the a/c and temp read out on the nav screen. It goes into hiding until you press one of the controls for the temp or fan. A small gripe to an otherwise remarkable vehicle especially for the money. Its no wonder the BMW 5 series sales in the US have dropped over 5% this year and the Genesis has increased by almost 40%. If you are looking for real luxury at an affordable price then look no further. If you are more interested in a luxury badge to boost your image go ahead and spend thousands more and buy the BMW or Mercedes while I will be laughing at you all the way to the bank!!

I leased the 2011 Genesis 3.8 6 cylinder last month. It has the premium package as well as the technology package. I have had it a little over one month and have almost 1,000 miles on it. I expected a smooth riding upscale sedan, but what I got was a rough riding vehicle which lets me know about every little bump in the road. I cannot believe Hyundai bills this vehicle as a luxury sedan. Even Consumer Reports warned about the "nervous" and unsettled ride of the Genesis. I assume the problem resides in either the suspension system and/or the tires. I plan on having the service department at the Hyundai dealership address my concerns. Why would Hyundai omit a significant safety feature such as daytime running lights from their upscale sedan? Also missing are "puddle" lights on the outside mirrors, a feature most upscale sedans have. There are just a couple small storage bins in the cabin. There should be more. The home link buttons on the rear view mirror are not back-lit, which means if you are coming home in the dark and want to open your garage door, you have to feel around for the correct button, more likely than not to put your finger on the mirror itself. There are numerous other little negatives in the Genesis which, unless you drive it for awhile, don't realize they exist. It appears Hyundai cut a lot of corners in designing this vehicle. Forget the technology package, a $5,000.00 option. It is very complicated. The "ultimate" navigation system (that is Hyundai's own description) lacks text-to-speech (spoken street names), something most simple portable GPS systems have. What that means is that you are constantly taking your eye off the road to look at the GPS screen, not something you want to do. Gas mileage with the 6 cylinder is averaging about 21-22. I expect less during the summer with the air conditioner running. The Lexicon stereo system is outstanding, the seating is very comfortable, very roomy cabin, both front and rear. The trunk is very large. But unfortunately, the ride is lousy. All in all, you can do much better than the Genesis. There is a lot more value in other comparably priced vehicles. Hyundai has a long way to go in the upscale car department. Unfortunately I am stuck with this car for my three year lease. I wish I could get out of it without taking a major financial hit.

I've owned this car now for over a week, and I am loving it. The 2011 took care of a lot of issues that I read about in the forums prior to buying it, regarding the suspension, and a few other things. The car drives really well, it is very smooth, responsive, and the cabin space is amazing. I have two teenagers who sat on the backseat and were in total awe. Still getting use to the bells and whistles...there is so much included automatically in the 4.6, the integration of all the components is outstanding. The sound is beautiful, without being overpowering. The telephone integration is fantastic...my wife cannot tell whem I'm calling from the car or the phone. The quality of the interior is akin to the companies it is set to compete against...very nice job by Hyundai. The soft leather makes the ride super comfortable, and I drive in DC traffic, so I get to sit in my car for long periods of time! Gets a lot of attention on the road and is the perfect size. Hyundai is using the same drivetrain, engine, and transmission on the Equus as in the Genesis.This car is Hyundai's way to tap into the luxury market, prior to introducing the Equus, which lets us (as consumers) benefit from this vehicle being offered at such an amazing price.