My Genesis after almost three years and 40k miles
The 2015 Genesis attracted me with its good looks, fine fit and finish, attractive cabin and loads of amenities. After nearly three years and almost forty thousand miles, the car remains impressive in many ways. It is a comfortable highway cruiser, and living in a northern city, the ride over the typical potholes is forgiving. The mileage is on par with other luxury sedans with all wheel drive. The car still has a solid feel, although a few annoying cabin rattles are beginning to make their presence known. It is a huge deal? I think somin a car that wants to be regarded in the same sphere as a BMW 5 Series or an E Class. For those of you in a northern climate, you’ll find the seat warmers (four places in my model) and the heated steering wheel, provide quick relief from the cold. The interior finishes have held up well, showing little sign of wear and tear. I’ve had some trouble getting windshield washer fluid to work in temperatures below 25 degree F. The fluid chamber is not heated as in the previously mentioned cars. You’ll have to get the most premium model to get genuine wood. It’s really inexcusable in a car that retails for north of $45K. The voice activation system is antiquated and I find myself syncing Siri so I can go on with my hands free task. The rest of the technology is fine. The car has every kind of sensor providing warnings for lane changing, rapid stops, a warning for cross traffic when backing out of a space. But the front sensor is touchy and must be kept spotless or it will go off on its own at every traffic light. Overall, it’s a great car to drive and I’m thinking that I’ll purchase it at the end of my lease. Only trouble is, I may have to buy one that I didn’t drive. Reports are showing that without the cache attached to other cars in it’s aspirational class, the Genesis is not holding its value the way a Beemer or Menz might, making is a great choice for a previously owned vehicle. My contract stipulates a buyout that may be higher than I might want to pay. The newer models have done away with the Hyundai badges on the rear deck lid to help polish the image. Don’t get me wrong, this is a really solid, comfortable and stylish sedan. The standard engiNe provides plenty of power, and the all wheel drive is great on dry and wet roads. But I’m old school and recommend that if you have a good deal of snow in the winter, change your tires accordingly. These things, like any other car with all weather shoes, will slip around. My rear wheel drive Benz outfitted with four snows performed flawlessly in the worst conditions. I can’t wait to see the next generation Genesis. These cars are changing the way to shop for an upscale mode of transportation.
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