2016 Hyundai Genesis - Review and Road Test 

I've proudly owned a V8 since 2016 with zero issues till now. excellent car for the money spent, Before buying it I did a test drive for Audi A6, Lexus GS 350, BMW 5 series and Mercedes E 300 and I found out that the Genesis V8 is far the best deal. Highly recommended

I test drove a '15 fully-loaded 3.8 today. I was ridiculously impressed. The driving position was insane, I felt like I was in a sports car. With AWD, the V6 is incredibly smooth and quick. Ride quality was flawless in my book, but only in sport mode - in "normal" it felt all bouncy & over the place at highway speeds on bumps. And I'm all about ergonomics and features (but only if they're done well and defeatable) and this car was full of them. HUDs are a gamble depending on the manufacturer, but the one on the Genesis rocks. You can adjust height, color, contrast, and content. It shows you your speed, speed limit, cruise control information, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, it's pretty amazing. The intelligent full-stop cruise control worked like a dream. The power driver-seat side-bolsters were awesome. The 9-inch touch-screen worked flawlessly and responded quickly to your touches. The lane departure was a dream, because you can turn the annoying BEEP off but leave the steering wheel vibration on. Oh man...this is totally my next car. Anyone want to buy a used 2012 Kia Optima SX?

I seriously looked up several car makes, including jaguar and Audi, just trying to find out what this beautiful car was that I had seen on the road! Finally I thought.. Let me check out Hyundai. My first thoughts, because of the styling of the grill, and wing-like emblem, was that is was some new type of Chrysler. I'm very impressed with the styling..hence the reason for my elaborate search. Way to Hyundai!

After a recent test drive, I was blown away at how much car you get for so little. This car is a dream to drive and its competitors at this level are far more! I know Hyundai is breaking off Genesis starting next year and calling this the G80 so I have a feeling resale value will tend to increase more then. Don't count this one out, I plan to pick one up for myself very soon.

love it. You guys really make your reviews both: informative and entertaining. Not to mention the camera work is excellent :)

Because of you I bought my 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 all wheel drive yesterday. Thank you so much for inspiring me.

I own a Genesis. This blows away all the other "luxury" brands. I use to own a BMW 535i. Ill never go back!!!!

I have to be honest, I don't like this car, but I RESPECT IT. The First Genesis looked like a combination of a Lexus and Mercedes Benz. This one more so has it's own look. It doesn't look like a Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, nothing. It has it's own look. (I guess you could argue that it has a grill similar to the Audis, but not really.) If they can keep giving their cars a unique look and not just rip off their competitors, then I see a good future for the Genesis.

These reviews are some of my favorites, you guys are great.

This particular Genesis owner has the real Rolex Watch. Couldn't be more pleased with the value, comfort and features in this car. I know everyone has their preferences, but for me I will drive and love my Genesis knowing that those BMWs and Mercedes will visit their local service departments much more often than I will!!!

I soooo want one of these! Who cares about brand image?? Personally I prefer the styling over its competitors anyway except for the CTS and this is simply a better value backed by a better warranty!! The Genesis is fast and sporty enough for me

Great music at the end, Micah!

There is a rich near my work place who drives a Maybach, his other car is the Hyundai Genesis. That's says a whole lot right there.

Good review. I love the music at the end.

I feel like the Koreans need to make up their minds. Both Hyundai and Kia have luxury sedans now. I'd say transform Hyundai into a luxury brand like Lexus and keep Kia as an economy brand. This car looks nice, but the fact that it's still the same brand as a cheap Elantra.

I just bought a 2015 V6 3.8 AWD with Technology pack in that same color and i love it ! ♥♥♥♥♥

Great review

Thank you for making KBB's channel watchable! That 1:44 and 3:45 lol.

I have a V8, and I get a lot of compliments. Very nice ride. I honestly don't think it can be a BMW but they have done a great job.

Your awesome at what you do keep it up

Another great review from micah. You are with mat Watson of car buyer. My two favorite car reviewers. You should do a video together. sure it's going to be epic. Keep uploading the videos, they are so much fun to watch.

So far I watched tons of reviews on RU-vid or anywhere else on the web, everyone praises this car for it’s Quietness, Luxurious Ride Quality and Quality of the material used. One outstanding things is the price, far below the Hyundai’s New Competitors (new because, Hyundai was in different stage before, far below). This particular video stressed once again and I like the way they sad it. I guess for me is the “Luxury is to impress myself, than those around me”.

Love the typical "What button does what" complaint. You might actually figure that out in your first two days with the car. Really happy with mine, tremendous value.

Nice review with good looking man

GO CADENZA AND GENESIS!

Very beautifully done Hyundai. Great review as always! Definitely a contender in the 35-60k range for vehicles.

i wold pick this car out of its competitors

new dream car

Very good review. What color is this one? In this price range what other luxury car can you buy?

just bought the 2016 Genesis about 2 weeks ago and I love it!!!!!

Micah, this brand will never take off as long as you keep saying Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Genesis. You do not say Toyota Lexus or Honda Acura. You just say Lexus or Acura. Genesis should completely disassociate itself with Hyundai for it to be successful as an independent luxury brand.

Bought the loaded rwd v-6 3 weeks ago it is by far the best car I have owned to date enough power great looks (imo) awesomely quiet ride and comfortable. My only complaints are lack of heated rear seats Unless you get AWD package which also adds headlight washers, and lack of Fog lights that only come on the V-8, If they added those three items to my vehicle it would be perfect, He didn't even mention lane keep assist which basically makes this car a temporary self driving car.

It's going to make a nice used family sedan to park next to our STi and Forester. I would like to see that 3.3L with a turbo though Hyundai ...

Hey Micah, the New Genesis seems to be calling my name. I think it's a Great Looking sedan. I agree we live in a world were people are getting better at BRAND LUXURY STATUS and I'm sure there will be many people that will pick up the GENESIS where LINCOLN should of gone. BTW CUTE sad face when you had to push the button to be let in the car because of lack of sensors. LOL

I have this car and been looking for something to trade in on for quite a long time now. My point being, I still love this car and just can't pull the trigger no matter how many cars I tested so far. I have the 3.8 with all the goodies, and for me it has plenty enough power, handles quite well for such a heavy car. Mostly I love how quiet and comfortable it is on long trips, not to mention the sound system is crazy good. I been with Hyumdai now since 2003 and dont plan on going anywhere. If I can get the GV80 or new G80 in my price , then one of them will notice me to finally pull that trigger.

Great buy!

You make it fun to watch

Is it high to maintain? Does it take regular gas? I want a white one with the beige interior 😁

good review, but fuel economy #'s are listed backwards.

what slider do you guys use?

Aren't the figures at 3:02 backwards?

Thank you for pointing out the hard arm rest. I can't stand it when car manufacturers refuse to put soft padding at the arm rests. They cost no more than $20 for the front seats, and even the new Nissan Rogue has them.

Nice car!

Nice car and review. Styling is real close to the Mazda 6.

The Lexus GS is not a benchmark car. The BMW 5 series, and E Class are benchmarks. I barely see new GS' or A6'

This car looks great, even better than the Nissan Maxima.

Hyundais are rarely good, but I've noticed that these newer Genesis's and older Elantra's are pretty good

I like this car. It actually reminds me of the infinity m50 in its looks

l love it!!

Looks like you guys were in Cerritos.

The exterior reminds me of the new mazda 3 2014

How does the AWD get better mileage than the rwd????

Its always fun showing people this car and asking what it is. If gotten, Mercedes, Bentley countless of times, then when i tell them its a Hyundai, they don't believe me!

Did you see him run the red light at 2:18?

Okay, is it me or does this car look like a mesh between a Chrysler 300C and a Mazda? Cause that's what I see.

You lost me when you said “the elbow touchpoints are a little bit hard”. You baby

Damn. I needed a dictionary for some of the words he's saying. Very intelligent speaker.

Hyundai really needs to use the Genesis badge on front, back and all around their cars. Looks a lot classier and impressive than the italicized "H"

S80, we will wait for you when you are ready

the MPG number needs to be adjusted...you guys have them backwards

How much can I get for it used

Nice car buts its still no replacement fora GS etc.

Notice how everyone always forgets about the Q70. What's up with that?

BMW and the like are overpriced.

3:41 POV you're being kidnapped by the kbb guy

I think this looks great, but the only default of this one is tail light.

Having a stroke at 2:33

is this a reliable car and does it cost an arm and a leg for maintenance?

i do applaud hyundai for making a "high end?" luxury car but for the amount you are paying (after options) it puts it against cadillac and lower trim BMW's and i don't really see much better materials or style in this over the cadillac/bmmer...

its almost luxury. What hyundai should do is make a higher class company, like lexus to toyota, or acura to honda. Then, when proven, i might buy one.

Keep following the leader...and that leader is Mercedes Benz. Of course.

After a few minutes thinking, i eventually figured out why the styling looks sorta familiar. The Hyundai Sonata ( or atleast they call it so in Denmark ). especially the facelifted have similarities with the Genesis. Sad that the Genesis in Denmark still will set you back a million in Danish kroner. Oh.. wait.. was that... was that... THIS THING ACTUALLY HAS A OIL DIPSTICK!!!

Nice classy car. The last model Genesis depreciated like a mofo though. The same will likely happen here, which I'm looking forward to take advantage of by purchasing a certified used model in 2-3 years from now for about 30k on the loaded V6 model. 35-40k on a loaded 5.0 V8 model.

Bargain luxury! Love it. But I don't think Hyundai can make as much profit as BMW and other competitors get from their line up.

Not bad.

Fuel efficinecy is not good at all, even with the V6. The front end is "drunk European pedestrian friendly." I'll stick with the Azera instead, thanks.

Good job S. Korea!

I think you do your reviews and road tests way better than alex on autos and the fast lane car just saying no offense you guys

i wish hyundai will also replaced the hyundai log on the trunk with the new design on the hood!!

Ohh I love it. Nice Genesis. better than Lexus

The front kind of looks like a Mercedes Benz because of those lights

Only thing I dont like about it is the tail lights, they look almost exactly identical to the elantra. Good for elantra owners not good for genesis owners.

I'm not convinced. I get it's fairly comfortable and hushed with decent materials but if I'd buy luxury I'd like the whole package - brand image, tradition, top quality. Even if it costs a bit more. It's not like the Genesis is a cheap car. I also have a problem with the styling as this doesn;t look like a Hyundai car. I have no problem at all in recognizing the styling of the competition as they have a consistency of design throughout their range.

Hyndai and Kia are the knock off brand of the industry

Two different logos in the front and back? Um...no.

Viva Hyundai

What is this car color?

LEXICON AUDIO.

50k for that 5.0 ? Nah rather get the LS3 SS sedan than that hyuuunday lol

Ugh I want

Whos here after watching Descendants of the Sun?? Me! hahahaha

Nice car but I'd rather get a Cadillac or Audi

that silly guy

problem of how people perceive

i rather have the 2door coupe then the four door

mercedes audi lexus bmw same old overpriced junk. Genesis looks great drives great besf value for money. why care about the name unless you like to get ripped off paying for it

who need german cars nowadays. Same inside materials, same stuff we never touch

Nah to much audi A8........

sat in one at the dealership wasnt impressed, also have a friend who bought a 2.0t hyundai genesis coupe and the transmission failed 17,000km leaving him stranded, way to low quality to compare to european engineering..

I wouldn't buy a Genesis over its European and German competitors but I would buy one over the domestic American Brands any day!!