Monday, 2 June 2014

Hyundai Genesis Review, Test Drive

The new Hyundai Genesis debuted in Detroit earlier this year and will be introduced in limited numbers this year in a number of global markets in the US-spec .

It is aimed at the first gene car that started in 2008 to significantly build again . Offered many features , but the lack of optional all-wheel drive and no RHD limited sales For the money , the car . Not helping Less than stellar chassis dynamics and interior detailing , either.

It is clear the company is aware of the shortcomings of the original car and that's why the new car makes greater use of high-strength steel and structural adhesives to help , give 5er superior rigidity of the body of the Mercedes -Benz E-Class and BMW.
The carmaker enlisting Lotus Engineering for chassis tuning validation. Interior quality has been improved and all-wheel drive is optional in some markets.

The carmaker wants to be the new car more than a bargain - price luxury car. He sees it going head to head with the best in the industry upside down.

It is quiet and refined - at least on smooth roads , and is definitely more in the vein of luxury SE- spec E-Class but rather as the dynamic world of the Jaguar XF.

On rough asphalt, he loses the mount and the rear suspension crashes over potholes , while the electric steering is linear, but offers little sense . It also lacks the directional stability of the Benz . It's a shame because the basic chassis has great potential , the car is very neutral in smooth , fast corners and it elastically resist taking , even if it is pressed.

In some markets it is its unique chassis tune that will hopefully appeal to receive some of the handling problems .

We drove a rear-wheel drive , 3.8-liter V6 petrol to an eight -speed automatic transmission coupled . The engine develops a good performance and is as long as it is not refined pressed too hard , but the fuel consumption is almost 10 percent that of a BMW 535i and the Hyundai lacks the low-end turbo thrust of the 5 - series .

Inside, the Korean company has closely with its suppliers to ensure that the buttons and controls must be consistent feel and weight . Top -spec 16- way seats Our test car are very comfortable and related leather in rich quality . Rear room is also very good.

The large central navigation screen has a 720p HD display and can be controlled via a touch screen or like rotary iDrive controller. You can also use the 233mm - to sweep wide screen like a smartphone . Also noteworthy is the ventilation and air conditioning system , the first CO2 sensor industry used to prevent , reduce drowsiness and fatigue.

Overall, it's an impressive interior. The only real let-downs are some sub-par plastic trim , head restraints and slightly pushy wayward scattering of buttons.

The addition of right-hand drive and a luxurious interior with tons of technology and safety features make it a worthy halo car for the Korean brand .

If the suspension tuning is sorted before the arrival on these shores , the Genesis for a serious and idiosyncratic alternative to the established luxury sedans could make . Throw in a competitive diesel engine and Hyundai desire to take on the class best not be too far away .

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