I see the R-Spec as a great compromise between the performance of a BMW 550i, and a very luxurious Lexus GS450. We loved the first Genesis Sedan, so the improvements made for 2012, especially the R-Spec and its new 5-liter V8, have just endeared the car to us even more. This keeps the Energy Impact Score of 18-barrels of oil per year and Carbon Footprint of 9.8 annual tons of CO2 on the thirsty side of average. We averaged 21.3 miles-per-gallon of Premium fuel in mixed driving. Government Fuel Economy Ratings for the 5.0 R-Spec are down slightly from the 4.6 to 16-City and 25-Highway.
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Expected luxury-car amenities include a Lane Departure Warning system, Smart Cruise Control, a 17-speaker Lexicon sound system with DTS Surround Sound, DVD Changer, and full iPod integration, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and an 8-inch navigation screen with XM Traffic and back-up camera. When it comes to the Genesis’ well thought out interior, changes are minor, consisting of just new wood trim. The rear end also gets revised, with a new lower fascia, tail lights, and re-designed exhaust tips. Side rockers get a little nip/tuck, brushed aluminum trim now surrounds the greenhouse, and the power-folding side mirrors now include puddle lamps. The front end gets a more aggressive look, thanks to a re-designed grille and front fascia, as well as new headlights. All models, including the 3.8 V6, will now feature an 8-speed transmission. In addition to this new 5.0 R-Spec model, all Genesis sedans will receive a host of updates for 2012. Bigger front brake rotors helped shorten stops from 60 to a very good 120-feet, six feet shorter than the original. But, as speeds increase, it actually responds better with a nice, planted feel and sharper turn-ins. Initially you still note the soft springs and body roll that gives the Genesis such a superior ride. Where the original Genesis sedan had a commendable balance between luxury and sport, the new car refines that equation even further. While those tweaks weren’t quite enough to make this a pure performance car, it did show improvement through our handling course. It is a total package with unique 19-inch alloy wheels, exclusive head lights with dark chrome inserts, a new 8-speed R-Spec-tuned sport transmission, and modified suspension and steering. Shifts are also smooth, but still slow, even in manual-mode, and the car has a bit of a floaty feel going down the track, not the nailed down attitude of its best sport-luxury rivals.īut the 5.0 R-Spec is about more than just a new engine. The quarter mile time is also quicker at 13.5-seconds and 106 miles-per-hour.Ī strong hole-shot, with little loss of traction gives the R-Spec 5-liter a smooth feel that’s more European than American muscle car. That’s over a half second quicker than the 4.6 Genesis that we tested in ’08. Which helped the R-Spec jump to 60 in just 5.1-seconds. Technically it’s not all-new, as it’s just a bored-out version of the currently available TAU 4.6-liter V8, but horsepower is up 51 to 429 and torque jumps a healthy 52 lb-ft to 376. The action starts under the hood with a new 5-liter engine.
Well, building the most powerful Hyundai ever would be another good step, and the 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec is just that. There’s no question that the Hyundai Genesis sedan was both a big step, and a big step up for the brand, successfully proving that not only can they build a big rear drive luxury-sports four-door, but they can do it with style, while still keeping it affordable.
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