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2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan

Miranda Lightstone
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 R-SPEC
Rating
79%
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  • Brutish 5.0L V8
  • Handles like a smaller car than it is
  • Great looks
  • No paddle shifters
  • 5.0L V8 only offered on R-Spec model
Mathieu St-Pierre
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 R-SPEC
Rating
80%
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  • Tau V8 power!
  • Super-smooth machine
  • Tonnes of equipment
  • Fuel consumption
  • Transmission dropping into 1st gear (see text)
  • Pricing
Rob Rothwell
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 R-SPEC
Rating
77%
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  • Sensational refinement and massive power
  • Eight-speed autobox
  • Premium upscale cabin
  • Value in the performance sedan segment
  • No shift paddles
  • Not available with AWD
  • Non-adjustable suspension
  • Moderately firm ride quality
Lesley Wimbush
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8
Rating
76%
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  • Quiet, smooth
  • Luxury for thousands less
Michel Deslauriers
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 Technology
Rating
83%
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  • Smooth and powerful V6
  • Ultra-quiet cabin
  • Lots of features for the price
  • Handling doesn't match speed
  • Doesn't have that prestige brand image