Question: I have been scratching my head whether to get the 5.0-liter V-8 Genesis R-Spec sedan or the 4.6-liter. I heard Hyundai changed the chassis tuning on both of these for the 2012 model. How do these 2012 models drive?
Answer: Cars.com Senior Editor David Thomas recently had the opportunity to drive the new Genesis R-Spec sedan back-to-back against the Genesis 3.8 V-6 model. The R-Spec made a huge impression with its silky power delivery, adept handling and quiet, luxurious ride that doesn’t suffer because of a firmer suspension and larger tires than other Genesis models.
A Genesis with the 4.6-liter V-8 wasn’t available for comparison, but the R-Spec’s 5.0-liter V-8 delivers more horsepower (429 versus 385) with only a slight loss in fuel economy. The R-Spec rates 16/25 mpg city/highway, and the Genesis 4.6 rates 17/26 mpg. Both engines require premium gas. And at $46,500, the R-Spec is only $2,000 more.
"For the modest difference in price between the 4.6 and the 5.0 R-Spec I would say it makes more sense to go with the larger engine. It does have a unique suspension setup that I found quite remarkable," Thomas said.
When it debuted, the Hyundai Genesis earned Cars.com’s top honor as Best of 2009.
Read More: http://ask.cars.com/2011/07/should-i-buy-the-2012-hyundai-genesis-50-r-spec-or-46.html
Answer: Cars.com Senior Editor David Thomas recently had the opportunity to drive the new Genesis R-Spec sedan back-to-back against the Genesis 3.8 V-6 model. The R-Spec made a huge impression with its silky power delivery, adept handling and quiet, luxurious ride that doesn’t suffer because of a firmer suspension and larger tires than other Genesis models.
A Genesis with the 4.6-liter V-8 wasn’t available for comparison, but the R-Spec’s 5.0-liter V-8 delivers more horsepower (429 versus 385) with only a slight loss in fuel economy. The R-Spec rates 16/25 mpg city/highway, and the Genesis 4.6 rates 17/26 mpg. Both engines require premium gas. And at $46,500, the R-Spec is only $2,000 more.
"For the modest difference in price between the 4.6 and the 5.0 R-Spec I would say it makes more sense to go with the larger engine. It does have a unique suspension setup that I found quite remarkable," Thomas said.
When it debuted, the Hyundai Genesis earned Cars.com’s top honor as Best of 2009.
Read More: http://ask.cars.com/2011/07/should-i-buy-the-2012-hyundai-genesis-50-r-spec-or-46.html
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