Overview & Reviews

Hyundai adds a 5.0-liter V8-powered model to the lineup, increases horsepower for the base V6 and makes an eight-speed automatic transmission standard across the board. The 3.8 and 4.6 models also gain new low-rolling-resistance tires.

• Generous warranty coverage
• Sensational Lexicon sound system.
• Luxurious cabin
• Comfortable ride in non R-Spec models
• Smooth and powerful engines

• Missing all-wheel-drive option
• Rear seat does not fold down
• Rough ride in R-Spec.
• Disappointing braking with 3.8 and 4.6

User Reviews:

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  I didnt want this car. But Im glad I have it. - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By James - December 22 - 1:00 pm

  I bought an Audi S4 from a Hyundai dealership and literally 5 days later it blew up. Long story short, I bought where is as is (car had 100K on it, and a new motor - so I didnt really care and I was willing to take my chances) After a bit of a fight, the dealership - they said "hey, if you buy this, well take the paperweight S4 in as a trade. I obliged. Im a brand snob, Ill say it - BMW and VW/Audi have been my jam since I was in my early 20s. (TT, Jetta, 318i, M3 sedan, S4....) Well, I bit the bullet and swallowed my pride and took on this "cheap" korean wannabe luxobarge. My complaint: The car isnt ugly, it just doesnt have an identity - its not unique or special in any way - until you drive it. The car is fantastic. 27 MPG on the interstate a low of 17 when driving around crowded Kansas City streets.... but who cares, the car has the most FANTASTIC stereo Ive ever heard ANYWHERE. Car, house, boat... anywhere. There isnt much else to say - dont let your brand loyalty sway you from this car. It rules.

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  For the value its the best midsize luxury car! - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By operationdoom - July 7 - 1:38 pm

  I bought my Genesis a few months ago and its a 2012 with 30,000 miles. Its very comfortable and seats 5 easily with lots of room. It is very quick for its size and definitely turns heads. The only downside is the gas mileage is 22 mixed and city 18. Its a great car for the value!

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  Never a problem! - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By Ralph DiMare - March 16 - 12:43 pm

  My 2012 fully loaded Genesis V6 has 55,000 miles and very reliable.

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  horsepower to gas mileage ratio is unsurpassed - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By Ned White - March 16 - 12:06 pm

  I have 40,000 mi. on my 2012 4.6L 385hp v8 sedan. With(10% ethanol) premium gasoline 93 octane, I get 21mpg around town and 26mpg on the highway in cruise (65mph) I found a gas station in NH that sells pure 91 octane gasoline (no ethanol) I fill up there often. My gas mileage immediately goes up to 31mpg (in summer) in cruise control at 65mph. Try to find a car anywhere that has that much HP and still gets 31mpg. Incredible ! (shows what a scam ethanol is also)

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  3.8 Geneis - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By noelle polson - March 14 - 2:07 am

  Bought used for 16K, best money i"ve ever spent for a car, loaded with tech and premuim pacakage great radio, power, comfort etc. car has 51000 miles, feels and drives like new, couldnt be happier.

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  Wont buy another Hyundai - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By mmdv61 - June 21 - 11:00 am

  I have 33k on my 2012 Genesis. Since purchase in 8/2011 I have had the navigation replaced, the fuel injectors had to be cleaned because they were so dirty the car would stall in the middle of driving and now the oxygen sensor had to be replaced....stalling again, but this time the engine light went on so they could find the problem easier. Last time when it was stalling they couldnt find the problem until after keeping the car for 5 days. Now they recommend I buy fuel injector cleaner and put that in the tank every time I get an oil change in order to keep it from happening again. Even doing this, the car still has a rough idle at the start of the day.

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  deadly accelarating delay from a rolling stop - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By phunywun - March 4 - 1:59 am

  I have the 6 cyl sedan and the deadly delay from when you hit the gas pedal till the car moves is about 1-2 seconds from a rolling stop. Thats long enough to get someone killed not to mention every time you go over a speed bump and hit the gas it takes a whole second or two before the car moves. Thats not positive reaction by any means. Its deadly when you are trying to turn across traffic. Love the car otherwise but will not get another one if this issue isnt fixed. I guess there is no throttle cable and its an electronic accelarater for the deadly delay I gave it a 2 for reliability because the ac compressor stopped working at 3000 miles and it took them a week to fix it

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  Genesis 4.6 Rocks My World - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By 3xhyundai - March 25 - 9:20 am

  Third Hyundai I have bought. First a Sonata GLS, then a Santa Fe Limited for the wife, now it was time to upgrade to the Genesis 4.6L. This car is what I call an "upper-middle class" luxury car. It has all the options that the top German and Japanese automakers offer, but for much, much less. Granted, I have only had the car for 12 days, but it is everything I dreamed it would be. I look for excuses to go out of the house just so I can drive it. Great power, great interior features, looks like a million bucks and will turn some heads. Had four State Troopers stop and check it out in the parking lot at lunch last week. I dont think they knew what it was.

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  R Spec Genesis WOW!! - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By luv2nou2 - February 23 - 10:36 pm

  429 HP! 429 HP! Unbelievable size engine for this beautiful car! Hyundai engineers out did themselves on the exterior design, moderate pass on interior (whats with the Accent Steering wheel?). Cant complain, you get a lot of stuff for this price! Lexus pfft! MB pfft! BMW pfft! For this price you cant go wrong! Outstanding value! Outstanding Warranty! This car averages about 21 MPG in our first 800 miles? Not bad for 429 HP!! Sound system is INCREDIBLE! 17 speakers put you in another world! Harmon Kaden, Bose & Fender have nothing on this Lexicon system.

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  Bought a Second 12 Genesis - 2012 Hyundai Genesis
  By fernwood - December 21 - 10:23 pm

  We ought our first Genesis in 11/11. We love the car and have had such good luck with it that we purchased another Genesis last spring, trading in my wifes Audi A6. Build quality is great with no squeaks or rattles and so is the reliability thus far. We are getting about 21 mpg around town in mixed driving and over 28 mpg on the road.