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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-18/25-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.8L V6 290HP
4.6L V8 375HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.2
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.1
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By BEACHN
Submitted 2011-04-26 09:20:59
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I have a 2009 Gen with the Premium Package.
The car looks great inside and out, the leather seats are extremely comfortable. Lots of compliments even for passengers in the back seats.
At highway speeds the power is great since it doesn't hunt for gears as badly as it does at lower speeds.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Transmission is very slow shifting. When you gas it hard at low speeds, the transition between gears is jerky. A CVT (which I had in my Nissan Murano previously) would be much better, smoother and quicker responsiveness.
Not enough sound deadening, I can hear every little pebble left behind from winter being picked up from the tires and hitting the wheel wells.
The suspension is a bit too stiff, especially when you live in a state that is too poor to repair its roads (cough cough Rhode Island cough cough).
You have to manually enter in all your phone numbers onto your Bluetooth, takes forever since you have to wait until the car completes the whole command before you can input your next selection.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
Overall it's a great car, but lots of little things need to be improved upon. Hopefully with the new 2012 models they'll have taken care of it.
By Alan Ackerman
Submitted 2010-03-06 12:17:41
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
There's nothing to dislike about the Genesis but everything to LOVE. Genesis is one of the most beautiful luxury sedans on the road. This car is composed, taut, powerful and a commanding presence.
The leather buckets are supportive and comfortable. The leather wrapped dash is extremely attractive and stands unique in a world of wooded trimmed dashboards. Everything is understated luxury that expresses good taste.
I chose the 3.8L V6 which is rated at 290 hp. This car accelerates and runs the course smoothly and with a tremendous rush of instant power. Around town it gives me 17 mpg and I've gotten 58 mpg on turnpike trips.
If you find German luxury is too harsh and cold, and Japanese luxury too soft and floaty, then the Genesis will be just right for you.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
The bluetooth system is sub-par and does not download my blackberry. I'm forced to manually enter a limited number of phone contacts. My 2010 Tucson is far better with its system.
Power folding door mirrors are another feature that would be welcomed.
Other than that, I find the car to be perfection on wheels.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
Do you need to prove to your clients and neighbors that you can afford an "S" Class or 7 series, or at least an LS460? Then you need a status symbol and not a car.
If you want a car that will give you endless miles of pleasure and at a better price point than you'd expect, then go buy or lease a Genesis today. This car is five stars. *****
By Mike Schlechter
Submitted 2010-02-22 17:14:41
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Style & clean lines.
Interior.
Power.
Great GPS.
Quietness.
It's genuine feel of luxury.
Have 8600 miles on my Genesis. Have the 6 cyl, with all options, including the European Luxury pkg. Had 4 Lexus' prior to this, 1 GS 400, 1 ES 350, and a 2003 snd 2004 LS 430. Do not miss any of them and do not feel as though I compromised.
I have been stopped countless times while getting gas, in parking lots, with questions of "What kind of car is that? It's beautiful." 19-20 miles/gal city and 28-30 on the rd. Although not needed, I use high test gasoline.
Would highly recommend the Genesis Sedan.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Passenger seat with more options. (like Driver's seat)
Power fold in mirrors.
Power extension for more leg support for front seats. (All minor, but it would be nice to have.)
Running lights.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
Great automobile, great value for the money.
By GripperDon
Submitted 2011-09-06 19:17:38
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
The sound system.
The parking aid system.
The layout of the interior.
The exterior styling.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Scrap the worlds worst suspension system.. Hyundai will not even admit that it is junk. But Korean suspensions shops say that the non-Korean suspension (Iar oil) was replaced with the USA design to save money and it is a poor design. It is so bad that many dozens have complained on many Genesis forums. The electrical controls for the seat and the steering wheel fail very prematurely, cheap switches, memory does not work onseat memory and the steering wheel adjuster also fails. Cheap and rushed into production.
By GUEST
Submitted 2011-08-04 20:05:03
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I love my Genesis in every way, but in the snow it is no damn good at all!!
It's so bad I had to go out and buy snow tires just to get up my girlfriend's driveway.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
AWD would fix that problem just fine. I'm waiting for the 2013 model with 429 hp & AWD. I'll think I died and went to heaven.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
Overall a great car. Kudos for that! My Son in Law the Yippe has a 5 series BMW & my Genesis will run circles around it in every way, shape & form.
Thanks for a great car.
Dave Sullivan
By mike edwards
Submitted 2010-05-02 05:33:37
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Powerful V6 (sounds terrific at full tilt).
Gas mileage.
Radio has first class sound.
Exterior and interior appearance (I like how it kind of hunkers down over the wheels).
The way the doors sound closing.
Ride Comfort on highway.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Deep six the Dunlops. They whine, are stiff at low speed and have no traction in snow.
Change the on/off parking brake to a hand grip type.
Provide a strut or some other way to make the heavy trunk lid easier to open.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
After 3000 miles I love my Genesis 3.8L Pearl White Premium Pkg Sedan. Picked it up the last day of 2009 at a steep discount because it was the last '09 on the lot. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to afford it. It has made driving fun again. I find myself looking back at it every time I park to admire it's looks and marvel at the choice I was lucky enough to make.
By Mel labrie
Submitted 2009-10-25 16:41:53
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I love the ride, the performance and the looks of this car. It is a very quiet car to ride in and has so many features for the price.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I would like to see the passenger seat have the same adjustments as the driver's seat. Would also like to see the car equipped with remote start. Get rid of the Dunlop tires.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
An excellent car for the price.
By Robert Epstein
Submitted 2009-07-25 20:39:14
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I love everything about the car in particular the quiet ride inside, its great looks and all the features.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
I would like to see the Genesis come standard with Bluetooth and a tire pressure monitoring system.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
Overall, I have never been happier with a car. I have had the vehicle over 6 months now and have not had to return to the dealer for one small problem. In comparison, I had a Chrysler 300 (2005) and in the same period had been back to the dealer 3 x with various problems.
By ROCKET DOG
Submitted 2009-07-13 06:44:35
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Powerful and smooth.
Push button starting.
Rear sun shade.
Good gas mileage.
Build quality.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Get rid of Dunlop tires - hard ride and balance problems.
More thigh support in both front seats.
Need grips on under side of steering wheel.
Light under hood.
Sun light washes out nav screen.
Very hard steering could be problem in heavy traffic.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Review:
At 1500 miles the transmission began to have metal clunking and slapping sound. This in turn caused the read end to have play and a gear wine. There are no adjustments or parts for either one. The dealer and the so called HYUNDAI TECH and HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE miss lead you. I have been assured after they road tested another new in stock unit THAT THIS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR ALL HYUNDAI GENSIS. My $42000 RETIREMENT CAR IS A LEMON.
By cal hekner
Submitted 2009-06-13 18:22:07
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Picked up my 2009 Genesis on April 11, 2009.
Wonderful car with good gas MPG's.
Had high expectations but after 2 months, it has exceeded my expectations.
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