Hey Ross :-) A friend of a friend chiming in here... I have the R-Spec 2.0T that looks EXACTLY like the car in the test and I have to tell you it is one sweet ride on the track. After years and years of front wheel drive I am still getting used to a rear wheel drive car. You have no idea how hard it is to unlearn stomping on the gas to recover from a potential spin! :-) Anyhow it'[s a ball to drive at an SCCA PDX. Go try it!
It was cool to see and hear you guys drive the test car hard on film. More of this please. Also, please give 1/4 mile times is possible. Ross, great review as usual.
@judah777 (Part 1) To reduce cost and weight, the 2.0T and 3.8 R-Spec models don't include automatic headlights, Xenon HID headlights, Navigation system with 6.5" touchscreen & XM NavTraffic® (90-day trial), cruise control, Leather seating surfaces with Power Driver Seat & Heated front seats, rear spoiler, the upgraded sound system (600-watt Infinity® AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system with 10 speakers), Automatic temperature control, Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass.
@judah777 (Part 2) HomeLink® integrated transceiver, Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, Metalgrain and chrome interior accents, Backup warning system, Chrome front fascia accents, Aluminum pedals, Aero wiper blades or Premium door sill plates , but the base MSRP is $26,750. This model includes the R-Spec badge, Track-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, Torsen limited-slip differential and front camber adjustment bolts (needs to be installed).
I have a 2011 3.8 Track (which is the sportiest Genesis Coupe, not this one). It actually has the 6 speed ZF auto - transmission (Same thing that Land Rover uses) which is statistically faster than the manual edition. I agree, the motor is missing some refinement and could use more power... feels a little watered down for 306hp. This car is far more extreme (in handling and ride quality) Than a G37, but people compare it because they are both 2+2.
the problem is the horses have a defective weak driveshaft so they limited the speed to 112. It could probably do a 140+ if the ECU was tuned. Thats still a huge problem so if you TUNE the ECU it will still not have the driveshaft that can handle the speed. The R-SPEC is a fantastic car. Like Ross said the shifter is the weak link. I will change that and you pretty much have a perfect car with the camber bolts.I had it up to 135 and no problems and still going.Drove to LA at 100mph all the way
im not much of a hyundai fan... but i must say well done hyundai.they have come along way and there getting competitive. i owned the hyundai xg350L i had it for not even 2 months and traded it in just because it was a hyundai, i had buyers remorse
its a shame they dont offer the 274hp sonata turbo engine in the Genesis, it would be a great between the 210hp 2.0t and the 3.8 V6 , well the sonata turbo engine should just be standard in it in the first place :)
@roadflytv yea im trading my jag in for teh 3.8gt i hope, among other things the reliabilty will be a bonus. Only problem is there so hard to find in my area
@Medifro While a solid rear axel is generally considered antiquated technology, it isn't without its advantages. While it does create the tendency to upset the balance mid-corner, a SRA is far superior to an IRA at putting down power exiting a corner. It's that characteristic that makes the Boss Mustang so fast around Laguna Seca, a track known for its high-speed sweeping bends. While IRS is more comfortable and stable through the corners, it isn't superior in all aspects.
@judah777 Not sure about the dash but I don't think the dash would be any different in any of the Genesis models. The 2.0T thought gets standard leather wrapped steering wheel as do the other models.
@kev90y Lol! Yes it is Korean and I am fully aware of this fact - however, you may have noticed that I expanded my post to "Asian" car makers .. not strictly Japanese.
@00Hellz00 You should google it to be sure... but I think like most sporty V6's, it can take regular but recommends premium for better performance and economy.
@Alpinestar217 no r-spec is more sportier i have it, track is more suited for the people looking for luxury. it shouldnt even be called the track the r-spec should be the track.
Don't get me wrong on at the light this car would lose to a mustang v8, but you're comparing an 3.8liter v6 to a 5.0 v8! I prefer the challenger, camaro, then finally the mustang but hey at the end of the day you can't go wrong with american muscle and i'm sure that's something we both can agree on
The gap between gears is gate. Cogs = gears. Over all decent presentation but what did you really tell me that I couldn't get from reading the specs? No solid driving impressions, like how's the weight of the steering does it feel direct? Pedal placement? Can you heel and toe the car? Can you heel and toe period? Hows the ballance? Harshness? Cabin or wind noise? Bring some personality to the review tell viewers what's good and bad about a car beyond a bitabout the radio.
@whiteandnerdytuba your comment is a little off. this car is a thousand percent differnet then a camaro or mustang. for one thoes cars have been out for years this car is new so its actually faster then the first one that came out the more hyundai works on their cars and gets better itll be faster and hopefully a lot more sportier but this car compared to thoes two are that its smaller lighter and easier to manover yeah might not be as fast but it needs work jus like bmw and audi had to do
For all the mustangs haters. The mustang is faster, corners better with a .95g skidpad, more dependable, sounds better, the interior is better on the stang. The mustang is just overall the best performance you can buy for the money at this time.
@whiteandnerdytuba Just bought this car last week. 10 yr 100,000 miles bumper to bumper . Try getting that with a Mustang or Camaro. It will eat up the V6 Mustang or Camaro. 149 mph top end. It's a great buy.
@Gwegqwet HAHAHAHAHHAHA OMG I had a really big laugh reading this... lol... Not that i'm against mustangs or anything like that, but I've just never heard such a catchy phrase before... hehe.. (: Nice One!!!
I have always liked this car and it looks great. But I think it would look much better with a bigger grill, that one just seems to look like puckered lips to me
@homeboyskilletfresh Too bad the G37 is $10,000 + more than the R-Spec. Put that 10k into the R-Spec and any level of the G37 will be left in the dust. Not to mention the G37 looks like trash and is a glorified 370z.
Hyundai and Kia are killing the game right now! I have always like Japanese cars but these 2 companies were smart in the way in which they offer the same great reliability and value of Asian carmarkers but managed to avoid falling into the (bitch-assed) styling black hole that has plagues many of the Asian manufacturers as of late. There are simply not many Asian vehicles (apart from Nisssan) that I as a heterosexual and moderately masculine man would purchase today - simple.
@pattycarljackson dstop acting like a little kid and cursing grow up and act like an adult. elantra nothing like the camry. the genesis and infiniti okay look a little similar but find 2 more cars that resemble that infiniti and you will find cars that look like it. santa fe nothing like the honda. sonata similar style. 2008 subaru impreza hondacivic hatchback resemblance there as well. or honda crz and toyota prius an or back end style of honda civic. my bad thoes are resemblances of each other
Thank you, Ross, we really appreciate your reviews! Regards from Lithuania.
Ross you do the best reviews. Thanks!
Hey Ross :-) A friend of a friend chiming in here... I have the R-Spec 2.0T that looks EXACTLY like the car in the test and I have to tell you it is one sweet ride on the track. After years and years of front wheel drive I am still getting used to a rear wheel drive car. You have no idea how hard it is to unlearn stomping on the gas to recover from a potential spin! :-) Anyhow it'[s a ball to drive at an SCCA PDX. Go try it!
much better than the recently reviewed Mazda RX-8. Absolutely better value for money.
It was cool to see and hear you guys drive the test car hard on film. More of this please. Also, please give 1/4 mile times is possible.
Ross, great review as usual.
@roadflytv I didn't know they were going to make a R spec sedan! Do we know what it looks like?
Thanks, Ross.
Didnt Jessi Lang already review this car like a year ago?
great as always
im getting one for sure!
the facelifted 2012 genesis looks even better. hopefully they will give it a 5.0 v8 engine from the genesis sedan. that would be a serious sports car.
Yes, but will it blend?
@judah777 (Part 1) To reduce cost and weight, the 2.0T and 3.8 R-Spec models don't include automatic headlights, Xenon HID headlights, Navigation system with 6.5" touchscreen & XM NavTraffic® (90-day trial), cruise control, Leather seating surfaces with Power Driver Seat & Heated front seats, rear spoiler, the upgraded sound system (600-watt Infinity® AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system with 10 speakers), Automatic temperature control, Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass.
@judah777 (Part 2) HomeLink® integrated transceiver, Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, Metalgrain and chrome interior accents, Backup warning system, Chrome front fascia accents, Aluminum pedals, Aero wiper blades or Premium door sill plates , but the base MSRP is $26,750. This model includes the R-Spec badge, Track-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, Torsen limited-slip differential and front camber adjustment bolts (needs to be installed).
I have a 2011 3.8 Track (which is the sportiest Genesis Coupe, not this one). It actually has the 6 speed ZF auto - transmission (Same thing that Land Rover uses) which is statistically faster than the manual edition. I agree, the motor is missing some refinement and could use more power... feels a little watered down for 306hp. This car is far more extreme (in handling and ride quality) Than a G37, but people compare it because they are both 2+2.
Hyundai is bringing the heat
the problem is the horses have a defective weak driveshaft so they limited the speed to 112. It could probably do a 140+ if the ECU was tuned. Thats still a huge problem so if you TUNE the ECU it will still not have the driveshaft that can handle the speed.
The R-SPEC is a fantastic car. Like Ross said the shifter is the weak link. I will change that and you pretty much have a perfect car with the camber bolts.I had it up to 135 and no problems and still going.Drove to LA at 100mph all the way
im not much of a hyundai fan... but i must say well done hyundai.they have come along way and there getting competitive. i owned the hyundai xg350L i had it for not even 2 months and traded it in just because it was a hyundai, i had buyers remorse
2013 4cyl: 275hp and V6: 350hp
ross is the best!
dude needs an undershirt
@talldude123 yeah but does it have the performance and fun to drive factor like the R Spec?
front end needs a refresh and the 2.0T needs the sonata's engine. otherwise its OK in the current market
Do a test on the nissan altima coupe.
its a shame they dont offer the 274hp sonata turbo engine in the Genesis, it would be a great between the 210hp 2.0t and the 3.8 V6 , well the sonata turbo engine should just be standard in it in the first place :)
It definately has it's own appeal, but the Genesis Coupe looks WAY better
@judah777 Yes they do. See the projector?
@THEARMEDLIFE The R-Spec is different to the 3.8 Track.
@roadflytv What happened to Jessi?
@judah777 I have a 3.8 R-spec and it does not come with HID headlights, sorry.
lol burn notice made me want this car. fiona is awesome
@davewhodavedunn the refresh is for the genesis coupe is coming late next year as a 2013 model, hyundai updates their cars every 3 years.
Best performances for money.
@talldude123 For about $4000 more there's the 3.8 Track model, which does include those things plus the brembos
@roadflytv okay. thanks charlie.
@roadflytv yea im trading my jag in for teh 3.8gt i hope, among other things the reliabilty will be a bonus.
Only problem is there so hard to find in my area
@Medifro While a solid rear axel is generally considered antiquated technology, it isn't without its advantages. While it does create the tendency to upset the balance mid-corner, a SRA is far superior to an IRA at putting down power exiting a corner.
It's that characteristic that makes the Boss Mustang so fast around Laguna Seca, a track known for its high-speed sweeping bends. While IRS is more comfortable and stable through the corners, it isn't superior in all aspects.
The only Hyundai I'd be interested in owning. But for some reason, I think I'd rather have a 2011 Mustang V6 over this.
@judah777 yeah it does. Only the 2.0T model doesn't get HID.
@judah777 Not sure about the dash but I don't think the dash would be any different in any of the Genesis models. The 2.0T thought gets standard leather wrapped steering wheel as do the other models.
Too bad Hyundai eliminated the 2.0T Track model (R-spec performance bits but with some more features like the sunroof)
@kev90y Lol! Yes it is Korean and I am fully aware of this fact - however, you may have noticed that I expanded my post to "Asian" car makers .. not strictly Japanese.
@XelaXor hyundai didnt rip off nissan jaguar infiniti or even mercedes. thats just your opinion
Whoaaaaaaaaa whaaaaaaa? I need to get this car.
Why he looks so small right while standing next to the car? 😂
Lmfao I thought it was only me 😂😂
@davewhodavedunn car barely came out in 2009
@00Hellz00 You should google it to be sure... but I think like most sporty V6's, it can take regular but recommends premium for better performance and economy.
@Alpinestar217 no r-spec is more sportier i have it, track is more suited for the people looking for luxury. it shouldnt even be called the track the r-spec should be the track.
You're comparing apples and oranges, dude. This is a sports car, Mustangs are muscle.
Don't get me wrong on at the light this car would lose to a mustang v8, but you're comparing an 3.8liter v6 to a 5.0 v8! I prefer the challenger, camaro, then finally the mustang but hey at the end of the day you can't go wrong with american muscle and i'm sure that's something we both can agree on
@TheNick92UK no we do not get the Polo
VERY COOL HYUNDAI COUPE IT IS PRETTY FAST I WONDER IF THE 370Z IS THE SAME EQUAL POWER I'M SURE
@ILikeReallyBigButts there's not *any* car that fast, standard Brembos, and RWD for that price... except the same car equipped with a turbo four!
i thought the big engine was a 4.6 V8
@awhodatt i think hyundai is korean...
Are you serious, this Hyundai Excel Tiburon R-Spec is on enthusiasts radar and you don't know what gear it's in..lol?
@bartmatton
thats only in the sedan :(
@talldude123 Kia should have a good rep. We own a Borrego and it is quite the SUV!!
The gap between gears is gate. Cogs = gears. Over all decent presentation but what did you really tell me that I couldn't get from reading the specs? No solid driving impressions, like how's the weight of the steering does it feel direct? Pedal placement? Can you heel and toe the car? Can you heel and toe period? Hows the ballance? Harshness? Cabin or wind noise? Bring some personality to the review tell viewers what's good and bad about a car beyond a bitabout the radio.
@whiteandnerdytuba your comment is a little off. this car is a thousand percent differnet then a camaro or mustang. for one thoes cars have been out for years this car is new so its actually faster then the first one that came out the more hyundai works on their cars and gets better itll be faster and hopefully a lot more sportier but this car compared to thoes two are that its smaller lighter and easier to manover yeah might not be as fast but it needs work jus like bmw and audi had to do
For all the mustangs haters. The mustang is faster, corners better with a .95g skidpad, more dependable, sounds better, the interior is better on the stang.
The mustang is just overall the best performance you can buy for the money at this time.
@whiteandnerdytuba Just bought this car last week. 10 yr 100,000 miles bumper to bumper . Try getting that with a Mustang or Camaro. It will eat up the V6 Mustang or Camaro. 149 mph top end. It's a great buy.
@NadrianATRS he's losing his hair to his chest..lol.
Come bk to do car reveiws
@rickyt43515 "The Camaro went 174.4 MPH and the Shelby did 184.7 MPH" your car cant beat either at the top end
@Barobran92 I'd love a sedan with the track package and manual transmission, even the 2.0T engine from the Sonata!
Maybe Ross will replace his civic with this car!
can not understand; this is a good car yes, but i cant see myself choosing it over a mustang or camaro
@Gwegqwet HAHAHAHAHHAHA OMG I had a really big laugh reading this... lol... Not that i'm against mustangs or anything like that, but I've just never heard such a catchy phrase before... hehe.. (: Nice One!!!
Ross who? I'd be more interested in the R-spec if Steve Hammes or the lovely Jessi Lang reviewed it. Just saying, Roadfly...
@judah777 (Part 3) It's the crappiest Genesis one can get, in my opinion. I'd go for the 3.8 Base ,3.8 Track or 3.8 Grand Touring.
I may be nuts, but i would prefer the sedan.
Ross's chest hairs reviewed this car!
@jpersing2007 how tall is he lol
Button up that shirt !
@jpersing2007 both? lol
He needs less hair on his chest and more on his head
I have always liked this car and it looks great. But I think it would look much better with a bigger grill, that one just seems to look like puckered lips to me
@homeboyskilletfresh Too bad the G37 is $10,000 + more than the R-Spec. Put that 10k into the R-Spec and any level of the G37 will be left in the dust. Not to mention the G37 looks like trash and is a glorified 370z.
This guy needs new shoes :p
Nice ride, but dude needs to button up one more button on his shirt no one wants to see all that glistening chest hair hahaha
hahah....very spirited local driving.
Hyundai and Kia are killing the game right now!
I have always like Japanese cars but these 2 companies were smart in the way in which they offer the same great reliability and value of Asian carmarkers but managed to avoid falling into the (bitch-assed) styling black hole that has plagues many of the Asian manufacturers as of late.
There are simply not many Asian vehicles (apart from Nisssan) that I as a heterosexual and moderately masculine man would purchase today - simple.
UUUGGLLYYY!
the car looks huge compared to him
@talldude123 its a cheap car its all about the performance not tech stuff
starting to look dated...needs a refresh
hes that short!!! lmfao
Poor Ross is getting shorter plus losing his hair. :(
@gatt619 HAHAHAHAHA!
@jpersing2007 he is really small hehehe
It's a Hyundai, it's not going to be refined. You get what you pay for...
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Cheap g37...
car is starting to look dated compared to other Hyundais
@pattycarljackson dstop acting like a little kid and cursing grow up and act like an adult. elantra nothing like the camry. the genesis and infiniti okay look a little similar but find 2 more cars that resemble that infiniti and you will find cars that look like it. santa fe nothing like the honda. sonata similar style. 2008 subaru impreza hondacivic hatchback resemblance there as well. or honda crz and toyota prius an or back end style of honda civic. my bad thoes are resemblances of each other
Put both next to another, a mean v8 vs a girly v6. I guess gay people doesn't really know what real men drive.
mustangs are for girls who want cool cars sorry bro