2015 Hyundai Genesis - Long-Term Conclusion

[@DavidS-mb1ip]

Having come from 2 Lexus GS V-8's I took a deep breath and bought a 2009 Genesis. I put 172,500 on and had almost no issues (had to replace the brake power booster, under warranty. ) Last week I just bought another Genesis. In summary I would say that the Genesis is 9/10 of a Lexus at 3/4 the price. I'll take that as an acceptable compromise. I love my new car!

[@stevenkirkey9796]

I appreciate the comment I'm actively looking at lexus is300,350 maybe f if I find Have to give the genesis another look

[@samaanam76]

The bottom line: It's a perfect car and worth every penny. Thank you KBB.

[@drdeansolcher9667]

Retired gastroenterologist This 3.8 Genesis 2015 has been our primary vehicle since it's purchase in March of 2015. At over 25k miles we still love this vehicle. The only expenses have been due to an injury suffered from flying plywood out of a truck. Having owned Mercedes, Porsche and Lexus I was thrilled by Hyundai's being on the same level as the cars listed. We saved a bunch of money and at 83 I don't need the man thing anymore.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Do you still have it?

[@venom5809]

They are selling extremely well in South Florida, it is crazy how many I see down there, especially in the wine color.

[@Acc0rd79]

same in Central FL, I see a few a day going around Orlando.

[@justrandomthings319]

Hyundai has an assembly plant close by.

[@user-nifinei34jd9]

Not in texas. I only see one every other month. I do see sonatas and elantras all over.

[@ms3173]

Very true! I see them everyday here.

[@afh7689]

Central Florida too. It must be a hit with retirees, who probably buy it over a Cadillac. I don't see as many new Cadillacs around here anymore.

[@edweagle]

Have just over a year on mine too, same as yours but in white. Still loving it so far. No issues.

[@michaelkleiner5838]

I've had my 2015 Genesis Ultimate 5.0 since October, 2014. Absolutely love this car.

[@orangejuicejoe1762]

Watch out for that Transmissions that fails prematurely

[@LeoniloArellano]

Any problems?

[@Pube83]

orangejuiceJoe 1 Tell me more. Is this all trims or just the v8?

[@isfdrewski2611]

Was thinking about getting that exact car right now with 90k miles ?would you recommend ?

[@SadhuTravels]

I once drove an XG 350L. Anyone who has owned them will know what exceptional value they were, and offered features far ahead of their times.

[@geethsan1567]

I wish the Azera was an AWD.

[@BCCHSMD]

I miss mine.

[@geethsan1567]

***** THat's a good news.

[@vernongamble1115]

Genesis is not the same type of car, they are rear wheel platform which is a much more expensive setup!! they still make the 350xg, it's called Azera and Cadenza

[@EV6CrashCam]

An oil change for $32?? My wireless headphones cost me $50! And a Mercedes oil change costs $250!!

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

I wana know if the new ones are reliable?

[@shanet7511]

Mercedes oil changes are no $250 unless maybe you’ve got a V12 AMG twin turbo model

[@domepiecemcgrill3896]

@@shanet7511 I just bought one of these. Let me tell it's not 32 bucks. And wtf kind of oil is put in there for 32 bucks? This level of kar deserves synthetic.

[@shanet7511]

@@domepiecemcgrill3896 Are you talking about the Hyundai or the Benz?

[@Rockport1911]

Only 16.000 miles isnt exacly long-term, but I like to see that the big Genesis was holding up well.

[@justrandomthings319]

At 16,000 miles, the car is barely broken into.

[@orangejuicejoe1762]

Extremely expensive transmission repairs plus it is on a manufacturer buyback for electrical malfunctions

[@blake031299]

@@orangejuicejoe1762 10 year warranty. I wouldn't worry about it

[@geethsan1567]

I just replaced my dream full size sedan from the S-Class to the G90. Everything about Genesis seems too promising. I hope they live up to the hype.

[@mituljariwala9821]

Sang Eeth how is it now?

[@1969cmp]

Report card, please.

[@timmyrobinson9837]

I can't wait to get me a 2015 or 2016 genesis !!! 😎

[@Theone-pu9ie]

Did u get it yet

[@Scoopthemoopoop]

Probably not

[@vernongamble1115]

I have a 2009 with 3.8 with 154,000 miles and it is been wonderful! My 3.8 has seen 100+ mph cruises on the regular for long stretches from S Florida to N. Georgia and averages 20city and 26highway again that's at 105mph. No leaks, no a/c problems, had recommended services done under $1000 at the dealer. So far my experience is very good! I want a new G80, but have no reason to trade yet! Next time I will pony up for the V8 just because I'm a speed demon and they are only separated by 2mpg.

[@salvatoretepedino2835]

I own a 2012 Genesis and love it. Average gas milage 22 mpg. Highway 33 mpg over 250 miles. Hp is 330.

[@jeffpacetti5800]

I also have a 2012 and have experienced the same fuel economy you've stated. I just hope it continues to be reliable.

[@DrJay11111]

Have had a 2016 Ultimate AWD for a little over two weeks. It's an absolute pleasure to drive and handles well. Just came out of a CTS, which doesn't come close to the driving fun, technology, feel and got the worst gas mileage!!

[@nreeldeep1]

No car at that heavy weight and size is ever fun to drive. It might be a pleasant ride. But fun? Maybe your threshhold of fun is very low.

[@j.wagner8639]

My friend these days: """Korean cars are the perfect German cars"". ..I totally agree

[@J-kade]

I watched this video six years ago… And I bought the V8 version of this car a year ago and the honeymoon period hasn’t ended! That’s very strange for me, I usually get the itch for a new car before a year is up!

[@Muislendez]

I'm excited for the Genesis brand

[@loganross1861]

And it looks better than the German cars, IMO.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I was hoping to pick one up on the cheap. damn high resale values

[@justahyundai]

you want a proper car? pay for it

[@markm0000]

This car just crossed it's 1 year birthday and it lost $13k. Give it a few more years and watch it drop. I'm sure you'll be able to pick one up in 3 years for $15k.

[@torresnando23]

Theyre cheap as heck here in Texas haha

[@justahyundai]

Mark M That's it? The BMW X6 costs like $4000 a month to maintain EXCLUDING depreciation.

[@izaakwilliamz3120]

it 2018, I've seen $30k Genesis in PR so.. yeah they hold up their value pretty well.!

[@BTC909]

Make sense to grab one of these used especially if you can slap on a Hyundai ext. warranty.

[@alstjr]

You guys need to test the New Genesis G80 and Genesis G90

[@shopwithaaron]

That is the best wrap up long term I think I've ever watched...Now I have to SHOP!

[@kbb]

Thanks! 😁

[@michaellindsey31]

IT'S SEEMINGLY LOOK PRETTY GD AND WORTH EVERY PENNY

[@sepas65]

It has heated rear seats in the armrest

[@youngsmith4506]

They're doing fairly well here in Indiana I see at least 2 or 3 a day now

[@MA-oo7fw]

there is one for 15k on sale in my city 2015 model

[@johnlandas3739]

Just got a 2016 for 22 with all the options 24k miles

[@azteck98]

it will look great if the next gen will look like the concept

[@albertsmith4569]

Why do you call it a “Hyundai” Genesis, we don't say Toyota Lexus, do we?

[@mrbill21]

Because when this was filmed Genesis was not yet its own brand and still was under The Hyundai Umbrella.

[@thainguyen-jf5zu]

was genesis durable

[@genesisvlog2138]

Nice video! I've started a vlog on mine, i love the car and really have nothing bad about it to say!

[@davidm5707]

Micah, you compose music, too? Is there anything you can't do? :-)

[@Revolauncher]

I hope it does not depreciate like my Gen. 1 Genesis 3.8. Year 6 of ownership and the value drops like a rock! Love my car, but miss the resale value lost...122k miles and counting, no major repairs on our daily driver.

[@chltmdwp]

You have over 122k miles driven on 6 years old car. GO figure why your car lost its resale value.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Most cars would lose value with that high mileage lol

[@countrydude4944]

High mileage does have a lot to do with it, but I just saw a 2013 V6 model with only 32,000 miles with a $15,000 price tag at a local dealership and a 2009 with 52,000 miles for just $12,000. We're talking basically a 67% loss of value with very low miles. Great finds for used buyers, but definitely can see where people would be disappointed if they bought new.

[@Danietog37]

Had mine for 3 years, so far under warranty has been covered, new recall hankook tires, sunroof crapped out and would not closed, had several visits and service issues to repai my sun roof. After long process they finally replaced the whole thing which requires to take the windshield off, and reinstalling it and if you have the HUD version. Make sure the HUD winshield is used. My. Dealership learn the hard way after the replaced the sunroof the installed anothe wishield non HUD and it looks out of focused and blurry. Deal is hit tried recalibrating, even replacing the whole HUD dash unit until they finally realized the had the wrong windshield installed. The cars is great is just the service sucks, too many jumping through hoops situations be fore they move to replace or repair the vehicle...I doubt I will buy Hyundai again because of service.

[@NinoNlkkl]

Maybe you should try a different service center?

[@TopFindsReviews]

beautiful car

[@Log1cTech]

Really nice

[@Acc0rd79]

I test drove 2 of these cars, I absolutely loved them for a big 4 door luxury sedan. I was actually going to buy this for my daddy mobile but then said hmm what if I sell my 370z and use that as down payment money on a used GTR??!! OK and there ya go, selling the Z. Still, this car is just amazing. Maybe once the GTR is paid off and I have more kids, I will look at the next generation Genesis sedan! Loved it.

[@deanlutgert8292]

The v8 rules

[@justrandomthings319]

16,000 miles isn't long term......

[@nreeldeep1]

...said the non car guy. That's a comment my grandmother would have made. She doesn't know the difference between a standard and an automatic. You sound like her.

[@justrandomthings319]

Okay, bub.

[@paldo771]

Audi A6 2015 is $57K and already hit $25k after 3 years..so I was hoping this will hit $20k so I can buy one..lol

[@Khxlxd]

I like this car but they have to make it full-LED (incl. front blinkers and some interior lights) to tell people that a car is luxurious.

[@urafudgehead]

The 2017s have LED DRLs and Amber turn LED headlight markers.

[@Pube83]

I prefer xenon over led.

[@frankoch600]

2012 genesis 6cylinder, 28 m.p.g. on trips, day in and day out. Now 140,000 miles

[@abdullahwraikat4058]

in my country the genesis is much cheaper than a Lexus ES

[@mccraejoey82]

My sunroof struggles to close anyone else have this problem

[@Doom00769]

First, Awesome video !

[@imtheonehero9305]

If only the rear seats folded down...

[@gregvidall]

I want a grey Hyundai Genesis. 2017 model

[@DiegoSanchez-cg7dr]

Greg Vidal it's called the Genesis G80

[@flakooslowdown3104]

I love this car

[@heeeresjohnny7503]

have driven a lot of cars. The 5.0 Rspec is one of the funnest sedans out there....

[@Fadic4]

How do you test reliability after one year lol. 16k miles...?

[@ravipeiris4388]

I'm going to purchase a 2nd hand one (2011 model year) and know that I will have luxury like quality that will see me through to the other side of 200,000 miles. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.

[@Pube83]

Ravi Peiris Get a 2012 with the 3.8 direct injected engine.

[@yehudasoyonov3822]

Please review the e300

[@robertmontgomery7158]

The car lost 20% of it's value in one year. That is average.

[@dinosaurfrog5512]

Look at it now haha

[@Ray-wr2wr]

2015 Hyundai genesis g80 Bought it 2 months ago 29000milles odometer last night lost power car won't speed up more than 15mpg Looks like throttle problem ((( I should stick with LEXUS. I will take tomorrow to Hyundai dealership , I will update on services they provide this is my first time dealing with Hyundai people, If u PEOPLE have any suggestions PLEASE let me know??? Thank you in advance

[@cherrybomb1229]

Stop bullshiting! you think your bs works?

[@baloney_sandwich]

the oil change for a benz E350 is $70. $32 oil change is nothing

[@TheRussell50]

Fit and finish have a long way to go, I almost traded in my 2013 Lexus GS 350 for a 2016 genesis as a even trade basically. Until I noticed the drivers seat separating from the bottom plastic part of the seat. I've noticed this on numerous Genesis models I've seen used with low miles. And depreciation is not great, the model I almost purchased was a year old with 20k miles, retailing for 40k+ new. Priced @25k today (2017), my 13' gs is valued @ 25k now. New it cost 47k. Hyundai is on the right track, and every revision gets better.

[@rodrickwhitel9536]

I love them cars who love them has well has i do

[@nreeldeep1]

Genesis monthly shares the lowest sales spots in the segment with Hyundai Azera and Kia Cadenza.

[@user-nifinei34jd9]

Alot of you misunderstand hyundai and kias warranty. They have powertrain LIMITED warranty. Not full powertrain like others. Please read the fine prints if you plan to buy one. We own one and will ever buy korean brand again. This is coming from Korean American. Btw we Korean Americans dont buy our own brand. 90 percent of us still dont trust them.

[@mybeeb1]

fair point :)

[@emuporium]

What others are you comparing with? Curious if its just a matter of phrasing. The Lexus powertrain warranty is "limited" in that it is only good for a certain amount of time/mileage, and only to certain specified powertrain components. What I've typically seen is the "full warranty" (if something like that term is used) refers to the basic bumper to bumper, and the "limited" powertrain refers to extended coverage for specific powertrain components. Manufacturers seem to generally agree on what consists of a powertrain component.

[@ohhyunsu]

usually most koreans don't like korean brands to start with anyway, so i'm not even surprised

[@jongwonzaoping8527]

LOL thats your opinion its full powertrain you idiot. the fact that you try to point out you're korean saids that you aren't. If you still think korean cars suck then you're living in the stone ages. The world doesn't need ancient relics like you.

[@brianbfree2328]

jun park why don't you trust them as Korean Americans? Just curious. I love how they have stepped up the game in design and quality in only 30yrs in the U.S. The 3 I've owned in the last 6 yrs were reliable with the exception of a turbo and misfire issue on my 11 Sonata SE 2.0T, and a rear pass LED tail lamp assembly on my 14 Optima SXT. It was collecting moisture. No charge replacement and I'm good. Hyundai also has less PPV (Problems Per Vehicle) than Honda, Nissan, Ford and GM in J.D. Power studies. I know Hyundai can be shady when it comes to doing the right thing behind warranty issues but overall they make pretty good cars. You go through that with a lot of automakers. Nissan and Honda jipped their customers, knowing they had a bad transmission for yrs. Nobody remembers that though. In conclusion the Koreans have done an awesome job in the U.S. car industry.

[@davids1816]

It's an almost there product. The suspension is about 10% too sloppy, the 3.3 turbo is a glaring omission and should be the only motor on offer. There is no android auto if you get the upgraded stereo. The back seats haven't got a single usb port. I very much like the looks and the interior reminds me of an older 7 series BMW. But it's missing features that the Elantra has and that kept me from buying one.

[@markm0000]

It's not hard to replace the springs and shocks with stiffer aftermarket ones. You can easily add usb ports anywhere you want with self-contained modules.

[@nreeldeep1]

You can easily add anything anywhere for a cost. His point is the suspension should NOT be 10% too sloppy for a car at that price point and Genesis should have everything the Elantra has without having to add it at that high price point. If you like to pay top dollar for fix me ups, that's your money. But He and I want a vehicle at that price point to already have USB ports in the rear like economy cars have. We're not in the mood to pay top price for a car and then pay more to modernize it.

[@josephallen1033]

I love it's arse design

[@supremeetnel7707]

The 2017 Lexus GS looks so much better tho

[@casualsuede]

Having been in both cars, it's no comparison, I'd prefer a genesis. If only my 10 year old camry weren't so reliable.

[@deanlutgert8292]

Lexus looks cheap compared to g90 especially inside

[@farism5313]

my next car after my corolla lease is up .....

[@farism5313]

i got so tired of the underpowered 1.8L

[@jayz4evr]

yeah whats wrong with upgrading? you can't always start from a luxury car

[@ms3173]

You're leasing a Corolla?

[@David-dx5wz]

Fwirs Did you get the genesis?

[@alierikenoglu8006]

I was fortunate enough to buy a used 2012 Lexus LS460h with 81K miles on it in excellent condition for $33,900 last year. I guarantee that it is better built, better equipped, with much better fuel economy and power and will last much longer than this Hyundai. So $50k for this? Really?

[@nicky_nike]

If you haven't owned a Genesis, you cannot guarantee anything. Genesis is well built. I doubt Lexus is better equipped. The Genesis is fully equipped. You don't know it will last longer. Sounds like a load of wishful thinking to me. The Genesis is far better vale, and the Lexus is dog ugly.

[@monkeymanprophecy]

the problem comparing this to a lexus is two folds...1) would u rather have a lexus or a hyundai?......2) I see tons of lexus from 20+ years on the road today, yet i can't see a hyundai from more than 5 years back......ultimately its ur money and ur car...u can use a $100 bill to buy urself something nice, feed poor people, or wipe ur ass with it....all that matters is if you feel like the money was well spent

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Preach!

[@countrydude4944]

Well I don't know where you're from, but that's either an extreme exaggeration or simply not true. For one thing, the Genesis itself has been around since 2008, and they're almost all still on the road. There are tons of Hyundais from 2005 on still out there driving just fine, especially Sonatas and Santa Fe. I see Tiburons all the time and personally know someone who owns a 2006 Tiburon with more than 110,000 miles on it that still runs great. Only major expense on that one was new struts around 105,000. Beyond just anecdotal evidence, there's the fact that Hyundai has climbed up the JD Power and Consumer Reports reliability rankings for the last decade and recently overtook Toyota on some lists. Sure, you can find an old Lexus with 250,000 miles on it still ticking out there. Doesn't prove that Hyundai hasn't caught up. Whether or not you want to pay extra for the Lexus badge to get a car with similar features is a matter of personal taste, but believe it or not, a lot of folks are happy saving money to get a nice, fully loaded car.

[@casualsuede]

I'm not sure which country club community you live in but us folks who live in the land of middle class suburbia see Hyundai's new and old all the time. I'm at my local Starbucks and a old as shit Sante fe just drove by.

[@lofiguy8136]

monkeymanprophecy you sir, mind if I remind you that you practically been hibernating a time capsule back in 15 to 20 years in time! Besides from all the fine refinement in Hyundai's, I truly think by test driving Hyundai vehicles in the past and if I may concorde thy, they have the best suspension.

[@turbo1997hsm]

People take care of Lexus vehicles duhh why wouldn't there be more on the road. Learn how to maintain cars and they all would last.

[@Word-Life]

Are you guys living in the real world? 16,000 miles is considered long term? Smh.

[@Justkevin377]

After about 6 months of owning it, you quickly realize it is not a Lexus and your stuck making the payment.

[@1232bluejays]

25 mpg? no thanks

[@머쓸이]

name one that gets significantly better....in a car that size

[@jeffpacetti5800]

I don't get that either. I think my 2012 Genesis has the same 3.8 and 8-speed transmission and I see 32-33 on the highway.

[@pksingh911]

@@머쓸이 Lexus es350, Avalon, Maxima, off the top of my head

[@orangejuicejoe1762]

You'll be glad you didn't pick up one of these used even with the high resale value this is nothing but a lemon car it has plenty of performance and elegance but with a Hyundai badge it has nothing but transmission problems and it also has a dealer buy back program because the car was made with a lot of crappy malfunctioning parts

[@Pube83]

Links?

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Spend the extra $8K and buy a Lexus...or buy a used Lexus...

[@nicky_nike]

Too expensive and too ugly.

[@paxtonb7202]

It looks more generic than an IPhone