Test drove Genesis coupe today

NXTAZEE · 09-10-2009, 12:28 AM

I thought I would test drive Hyundai's Genesis coupe as I wait for my Z to come

. The first thing I noticed was the harsh ride compared to the Z. The Z is a much more compliant ride. I tested the auto as that is what I ordered with the Z. This transmission is not very responsive and the paddle shifters are horrible, and also no rev-matching. The manual would definitely be the way to go. The wheel is very hard and uncomfortable and felt like plastic, I think it was leather though. Seating felt fine, could use more lateral support though, and braking was quite good with Brembo's all around. It also seemed to handled very well. The interior looked pretty good at first glance , although not real sporty. Upon closer inspection there were a lot of hard plastic materials, not so good. One thing I noticed was my knee was hitting the centre console a lot and it was a hard material, got to like the Z's soft leather panels. All in all it's not a bad car, but it doesn't come close to the Z in my opinion. I think it would fall even shorter on the track.

Stealth_Z · 09-10-2009, 06:32 PM

It's hyundai... really hard to compare it to a Z. Also with model did you test drive? 2.0T or the 3.8T ?

NXTAZEE · 09-10-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth_z

it's hyundai... Really hard to compare it to a z. Also with model did you test drive? 2.0t or the 3.8t ?

3.8l.

shabarivas · 10-09-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

3.8l.

If it came in a 3.8T i would so have one right now lol

robin · 09-11-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth_Z

It's hyundai... really hard to compare it to a Z. Also with model did you test drive? 2.0T or the 3.8T ?

of course our Z is cant be compare to others ..since its number one for me..what about you stealth?

370Zsteve · 10-09-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth_Z

It's hyundai

In 5 years, Koreans dominate F1 and have the hottest lineup on the planet.

You read it here first. Think about what this company produced 5 years ago, compare with 2009.

dad · 10-09-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

In 5 years, Koreans dominate F1 and have the hottest lineup on the planet.

You read it here first. Think about what this company produced 5 years ago, compare with 2009.

Let me get my boots on, the **** is getting deep!

370Zsteve · 10-09-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Let me get my boots on, the **** is getting deep!

LMAO, they felt the same way about the Japs back in the day. Actually, I amend my statement. In 10 years, China owns F1 title.

dad · 10-09-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

LMAO, they felt the same way about the Japs back in the day. Actually, I amend my statement. In 10 years, China owns F1 title.

Chinese or Korea? You've posted both?

frost · 09-10-2009, 11:18 PM

I drove one for a couple days. It's ok. Good value for the $, that's for sure.

NXTAZEE · 09-10-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I drove one for a couple days. It's ok. Good value for the $, that's for sure.

Absolutely, if you want a sports car on the cheep it's a great car.

frost · 09-10-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Absolutely, if you want a sports car on the cheep it's a great car.

Well, I'm sure we all have different definitions of "sports car." I would probably label it a "sporty car." But yeah, if I wanted something slick on the cheap, that would be at the top of my list.

ConceptVBS · 09-11-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Well, I'm sure we all have different definitions of "sports car." I would probably label it a "sporty car." But yeah, if I wanted something slick on the cheap, that would be at the top of my list.

Compared to a Ferrari 430, the Z is a "sporty car". That is my definition of a "sports car".

frost · 09-11-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ConceptVBS

Compared to a Ferrari 430, the Z is a "sporty car". That is my definition of a "sports car".

Trips · 10-08-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I drove one for a couple days. It's ok. Good value for the $, that's for sure.

In the end it's a what? right a Hyundai

09-10-2009, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Test drove Genesis coupe today I thought I would test drive Hyundai's Genesis coupe as I wait for my Z to come . The first thing I noticed was the harsh ride compared to the Z. The Z is a much more compliant ride. I tested the auto as that is what I ordered with the Z. This transmission is not very responsive and the paddle shifters are horrible, and also no rev-matching. The manual would definitely be the way to go. The wheel is very hard and uncomfortable and felt like plastic, I think it was leather though. Seating felt fine, could use more lateral support though, and braking was quite good with Brembo's all around. It also seemed to handled very well. The interior looked pretty good at first glance , although not real sporty. Upon closer inspection there were a lot of hard plastic materials, not so good. One thing I noticed was my knee was hitting the centre console a lot and it was a hard material, got to like the Z's soft leather panels. All in all it's not a bad car, but it doesn't come close to the Z in my opinion. I think it would fall even shorter on the track. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

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09-10-2009, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stealth_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Socal Posts: 196 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	It's hyundai... really hard to compare it to a Z. Also with model did you test drive? 2.0T or the 3.8T ?

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I drove one for a couple days. It's ok. Good value for the $, that's for sure.