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2012 Hyundai Genesis consumer reviews

$34,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Genesis Hyundai
(95 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Don’t underestimate this beast…

2011 4.6 v8. Bought used 5 years ago with 80k. Now has 111k. Regular maintenance, replacement alternator and battery. That’s it. Got tired of unreliable, super expensive repairs with bmw and Mercedes’. Car is 90% driving feel of my 540i and 400 e. Without the headache of finding a shop that can fix it. Put magma flows on it. Sounds great and it is really quick for a boat. Make sure the abs module was done under recall? And change the transmission fluid! Hemi chargers chew on the rear view mirrors of this thing!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Genesis sedan

2012 Genesis with both the Technology and Performanace packages. BEST car I ever owned and a 71 years of age, I have owned, many. Car has 183,000 miles, looks, drives and rides like new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Genesis 2012

Unbelievably excellent car! I bought this from original owner (I recommended he buy this vehicle in mid 2011). It had 33k not when I bought in 2015 - now has about 110,000 and looks new. The only service I had was about $225 for cruise control repair in 2020.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Never Buy a Hyundai

Hyundai America does not back their products and I do not recommend that anyone buy a Hyundai-ever. Let the buyer beware. I have a Genes--Hyundai's top of the line vehicle. I've had transmission problems prior to the 100K warranty and Hyundai America and the dealership where I previously lived pushed off my problem until after my 100K warranty expired. Now that I am just over the warranty mileage, Parkway properly diagnosed my problem and said that I need a new transmission at $6400. AMAZING! Parkway pleaded my case to Hyundai America twice, but the mother ship refused to help me. On top of this, Hyundai even acknowledges that they have transmission problems with their Technical Service Bulletin 12-AT-011. So it just stands to reason, if this is how Hyundai treats their Genesis customers, what will they do to their Sonata, Elantra, and other customers who didn't buy their premier car? There are too many other good choices out there--Toyota, Nissan, Honda . . . please look past any little "extras" Hyundai may offer for the same money. It's a hollow product with no backing from Hyundai America. Spend your hard-earned dollars elsewhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Strong Car

I love 4 way heated seats! Drivers seat A/C . Smooth ride. Exterior paint quality very poor. Automatic rain sensing wipers the bomb. Folding mirrors yes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value

Hyundai made a statement with the Genesis Sedans. I describe driving my 5 series (BMW) as a treat while driving the Genesis as a pleasure! Hyundai struck a perfect balance with the (Euro) suspension in regards to handling characteristics which is very Mercedes in feel and ALL without the anxiety of taking out a loan for simple repairs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nicest vehicle I’ve ever owned. Feel like a milli!

Car exceeded expectations for personal luxury. By far and away the nicest vehicle I have ever owned. Feel like a million bucks sitting behind the wheel!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Decent car

Car is for 16 year old son and seems to drive fine. Dealer was terrible and would never recommend them. They truly should be shut down

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great styling, good performance, very reliable

This has been an excellent car. It handles the road really well, is fun to drive, and is very comfortable and user friendly. Great value with tons of amenities for a very affordable price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever owned and would buy one again.

This car is very comfortable, gets excellent gas mileage for a vehicle with this much power. Easily accelerate in any situation. Very roomy with plenty of leg room front and rear. The sound system with 17 speakers is fantastic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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