Hyundai Genesis Sedan 2009-

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Since you have driven both the V6 and the V8 Genesis models, can you list some of the differences you noticed in the power, smoothness, handling, etc?
 
In my opinion the V8 trumps the V6 on several levels;
 
Comfort/Esthetics;
 
First the leather is much softer. Which translates to more comfort, (as an example less sticky in hotter weather) also the seat is a little firmer.
 
The little touches; for example; the side chrome bar, the back light door sill. Small things but it does add to the pleasure of the driving experience.
 
Ride/power
 
I can truly describe the V8 as a ‘sports sedan’ because it is firmer and more composed than the V6 (also the ride is tuned much better than the demo V8s they had in the ‘discover genissis tour') .
 
The car handling is very precise, let me put it this way, my brother in law commented; “This car drives as if it is on magnetic / air suspended rails.”
 
The steering is very precise with some road feedback but not as harsh as BMW 5/Infiniti M45 however it is firmer than the Lexus GS 350. While I would describe the V6 (premium plus) to much closer to Lexus GS ride.
 
The steering radius is incredible on the V8, for example, I can dive in a shape of an 8 at the end of a cal-de-sac.! The steering turns more than two revolutions in either direction without any effort, at more than 70% angle!?
 
I took 90” turn at 30mph angle turn without the slightest hint of body roll. I am sure the car tilted I just did not feel it. I would say the electric powered steering does make a huge difference!
 
The V8 vehicle appears to anticipate the driving ‘mode’, I am beginning to get to used it! if you slowly press the gas pedal half way, then floor it, the car takes off and you are doing 80 before you know it.
 
If you try it floor it from a standstill, the traction / stability control kicks and power is greatly reduced which results in rather unpredictable acceleration pattern that takes the computers anything from 2 to 3 seconds to correct!
 
I have not had the chance to drive on an interstate yet! but in manual mode at 75mph, it was in third gear at 4500 rpm, so indeed, the ZF does appear to provide taller gears.
 
The Tech package is yummy, but if I had to choose the V6 Tech vs. the V8 (premium) I would choose the V8 in heart beat, (but that is me! )
 
If I had to grade both vehicles, say V6 & v8 Tech (and I drove both Techs + a V6 premium) ..subjective observations, I would come with;
 
                             V 6 --- V8
Power Low End -- 7/10 -- 10/10 (under ideal acceleration conditions)
Power High End -- 8/10 -- 9/10 (manual mode).
Smoothness L/E -- 7/10 -- 9/10
Smoothness H/E -- 6/10 -- 10/10
Over all handling -- 8/10 -- 10/10
 
Hope that answers your questions …

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