MotorWeek | Road Test: 2015 Hyundai Genesis

We look to new beginnings with a second generation of the Hyundai Genesis.

[MrWkdnbd]

Just bought a 2015 Genesis and I love it I traded in a 2006 Grand Prix GXP. The Genesis is so smooth and quiet and I love all the features it has.
All around great and awesome car...the more I drive it the more I love it!

[markwaid]

I have a 2015 Genesis 3.8 AWD and I absolutely love it. I commute about 130 miles round trip daily and I average 26-27mpg. Not too bad in my opinion. The only complaint I have is while going into curve the adaptive cruise control sometimes registers a vehicle in the right hand lane while I’m in the left hand lane and will slow the car down. My previous car was a 2011 Avalon Limited. I liked my Avalon, I love the Genesis.

[tevinwardlaw]

Purchased this used with back in 2018 with 20K miles, now has almost 200K. Very Happy with my Genni

[skwon]

no matter what they do, there will always be people saying it looks like this and that, but the fact is, ALL mass market brands are influenced by each other...its not JUST hyundai that looks like other brands...there are PLENTY of other brands that take something our of hyundai design too

[TheOhknows]

Most of these comments sound the same when Toyota, Honda, and Datsun started to sell cars in America lol

[knucklespoundingdapavement]

I really still enjoy my 16 Genesis 3.8htrac! Great handling, great power for a 4200lb ride and it's been very dependable!!

[bman_dc]

I cant believe I’ve watch John Davis age over the years literally from the moment when he was a young 20some with a full head of hair till now, my my how we as humans age. John Davis is the greatest.

[Tummymunster]

How does Motorweek manage to make all their videos look like they're from the 90s?

[Accrd]

We hopped in one of these when we bought my wife's new Tucson last month. I was thinking in a few years of going to pick one of these up for my own personal family ride. Very impressive inside and soft. I could easily drive one of these and im still a young man in my early 30s!

[tedg]

Is the beginning filmed in the same exact field as the videos from the 80's?

[HNRichard]

lol, motorweek used the same background when reviewing cars since the late 70's

[chart]

interior quality isn't all there yet? interior quality, fit and finish is top notch in the 2015 Genesis!

[cbsctomh]

I think you should've tested the 5.0

[HDjeff]

we had an 09. BEST vehicle we've ever own. had a new Accord..hated it...7 Series BMW...hated it (nickel n dime ) u to death. have a 15 4 r.runner..which is good..but is boring now. Hyundai makes great cars now..that last..and people WANT them.

[izzyifdu]

Agreeing with what most people are saying. It's a nice big car. A good alternative to say the 300 or if you want to cross shop fullsize FWDs (RLX, S80, etc.) But it may take a couple of more generations or even a brand break-off to be taken seriously. Even if this looks like a hodgepodge of other luxury cars, you can say that with just about all cars today with them all looking the same. It is still nicely executed design wise to look like competent car. But I like Hyundai's progress as of late and look forward to what else they have to offer. 

[jeheonlee]

I think hyundai best car brand.Reason is not I'm korean.I want to say, hyundai make a car for a 40years. But It's making premium cars like BMW or mercedes benz. They made a car for more than 100 years.also hyundai sell a more than cars more than regular brand.and the genesis2015 is the best car I think in this year for ↑reasons.

[JamaicanMeCrazy]

I like it. Very competitive in every respect except.. Fuel economy which is kind of a big deal these days. Fuel economy is right up there in their lesser cars. Once they get up to speed on the genesis I'll definitely pull the trigger. Lot other manufacturers are downsizing with turbos are downsizing. Maybe a diesel option? Bmws diesels are high mpg mills the passat tdi is crazy as well. Think about it hyundai.

[captinbeyond]

Motorweek is one of my sunday rituals. Seems like Genesis is not invited to the big dance with the premium class auto makers.

[senorgato]

I think this Genesis is a very strong offering.  Looks great on the road, no doubt.  The problem with Hyundai is that they do not have their own identity.  Exterior styling is Audi/Nissan/Infiniti/BMW.  Interior is toned-down BMW.  Previous generation was an Infiniti exterior with a Mercedes S interior.  Even the Genesis logo is a Bentley rip-off.  And let's face it, the performance isn't segment-leading by any stretch.  Again, it's a nice car and a strong offering, but their target market is really potential/existing Buick/Lincoln/Volvo buyers, possibly Cadillac and Acura.  They will have marginal conquest sales from Mercedes/Audi/BMW/Lexus. 

[DogeCharger]

>Audi-like
>tfw Hyundai pioneered this look and Audi stole it 3 years later