Consumer Reports Raves Over The Hyundai Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis received Consumer Reports "top pick" award for an upscale sedan, quite a feat for an all new model.
My thoughts that the Hyundai Genesis should have been given its own brand name (ala Lexus) hasn’t hurt the Korean luxury sedan. Over the past several months, the Genesis has been recognized as one of the top cars produced today and is a finalist for next week’s North American Car of the Year award (I predict that they will win).
One of the most critical consumer sites in the world is Consumer Reports, the magazine owned by Consumers Union, an independent consumer product testing and watchdog group based in New York. Consumer Reports (CR) rarely offers praise for all new models, but in the case of the Hyundai Genesis the magazine has gone out of its way to name the Genesis its top-rated ‘upscale sedan’ beating twelve competitors including the Lexus ES 350.
The Genesis isn’t the only Hyundai model recognized by CR for its superior build quality, as the magazine also has named the Elantra and Santa Fe as “top picks” in their small car and sport/utility segments as well.
“The Hyundai Genesis rivals high-end luxury sedans but costs considerably less,” said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. “Its luxurious and spacious interior and quietness far transcend its relatively modest price.”
The Genesis was put to the test against four other new or redesigned upscale sedans for the February issue of Consumer Reports, those other cars were the Acura TL, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8 and Lincoln MKS. The TL and Maxima were rated as excellent while the G8 and MKS were recognized as very good models.
Specifically, CR had this to say about the Hyundai Genesis:
Spacious and well appointed, the rear-wheel-drive Genesis offers good value and is a compelling alternative to luxury vehicles costing thousands more. This car’s forte is swaddling passengers in silence. The engine sounds polished and road noise is strikingly absent. The interior rivals those of the very best luxury cars, with its optional stitched-leather dashboard facing and consistently high-quality materials. The only real drawback is its ride, which can be unsettled at times and doesn’t live up to the standards set by other luxury cars. The Genesis 3.8 ($36,000 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price as tested) is powered by a 290-hp, 3.8-liter V6 that feels quick and smooth and delivers a decent 21 mpg in CR’s own fuel-economy tests. The six-speed automatic transmission provides smooth, quick shifts. Braking is excellent.
Clearly, Hyundai is doing something right when three of its models are considered “top picks” by one of the most challenging judging panels in the world. The Hyundai Genesis is probably the best valued luxury sedan on the market, a car that will likely raise the automaker’s visibility in the years ahead.
Source: Consumer Reports
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