2010 Genesis Coupe test drive... - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

vr4operator · 03-14-2009, 08:18 PM

It was a crappy cold and drizzling rainy day today, but heres my report:

Great friggin car. I test drove the V6 coupe and was invited to come back in 2 weeks to drive the 4 cylinder turbo.

The best thing off the bat was the handling. Super responsive to my inputs and it held the road very well for the conditions. It should be known when I test drive, I beat it like a rental...

The paddle shifters were fun and the way the auto shifter is set up, you can slap shift it too. Power band was really good. Off the line was rabbit fast. While at about 60mph I hammered it and it almost felt like turbo lag, lol. But a couple seconds (milliseconds in real life) she kicked it in. Of course no test drive of a sports car (and that whats she is) would be complete without a challenge from a Mustang GT and a Cavalier SS. I had a friend in the car, so I was careful about it, but crushed the SS and walked the 'Stang. Its a powerful motor for a light car. Imagine the Honda Si with a real motor.

Speaking of motor, the exhaust is nice and throaty with a bit of a rumble. Not what I was expecting. I went into it thinking Tiburon on roids. My bad. Fully decked out with the track package is a hair under $30k. The turbo will be just under $25k.

Roomy cockpit, great instruments and the same backseat that we are used to...nothing. However the trunk is about 4x bigger than ours. The car is classy looking, like the BMW 7-series, but faster imo and half the price, plus much better warranty.

I'll post up my thoughts on the turbo (in this thread) when I test drive it acouple weeks from now.

Discuss. I know theres a thread about this already, and I read some of it, but didn't know if anyone had driven one yet. I couldn't believe a 2010 model was out already.

Butch

PS I'm 6'2" and 230lbs and there was PLENTY of room in it.

dudewutup · 03-14-2009, 08:30 PM

nicee cant wait to hear about the turbo

vr4operator · 03-14-2009, 08:57 PM

Yeah, at 3200lbs the turbo makes 210hp and the GM told me its gonna be the Civic killer in sales. Its expected to have a huge line of aftermarket products. Its cheaper than the Si and more powerful.

The V6 makes 306hp and weights about 3350lbs. One setback is the leather interior is either black (i loved) or this dark orange/brown color. Another neat thing is certain colors are ONLY available for certain packages. The interlagos yellow is only available for the track package with has offset 19" wheels and Brembo brakes. Did I mention I think I'm in lust?

Butch

blusilvr · 03-14-2009, 09:32 PM

at least the yellow and other exclusive colors will stay on the top models and not get on the base autos that the noobs buy hehe

vr4operator · 03-14-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blusilvr

at least the yellow and other exclusive colors will stay on the top models and not get on the base autos that the noobs buy hehe

That was my line of thinking. Well, mine and I'm sure the manufacturer, lol.

I will also note that the full size Genesis has a V8 package that produces 368hp. The car weights in at 4000lbs wet, so its a heavy pig like ours, but with a Cadillac ride and the creature comforts were awesome. The full size V8 may be the wifes car sometime in the next 6-12 months. And, like any motor, would be fun to open up the airways (intake/exhaust) to see what HP changes that would gain...

Butch

3kgtSL91 · 03-14-2009, 11:30 PM

in for a review on a turbo model

vr4operator · 03-15-2009, 01:14 AM

My only complaint, other than the orange/brown leather, was the road noise. There wasn't any wind noise, even at 105 (and she gets there pretty quick).

But I've owned acouple new cars and after putting different tires on, road noise got alittle better. Tho not enough to discount that there is road noise...

It rides like a VR4 with Teins in tour mode if that helps anyone. Its comfy, but you feel the little bumps in the road. Something you'd expect out of a sports car, but worth mentioning...

Butch

Hard AttacK · 03-15-2009, 01:19 AM

looks nice...i always get the "cheap" feel from a hundai

vr4operator · 03-15-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blizzy

looks nice...i always get the "cheap" feel from a hundai

I don't hold things back when I talk, regardless of who you are or your position. I may do it respectfully, but I say what I feel. (peeps that have met me know this, lol)

I told him until 2000, their cars were crap. While affordable, they were very cheaply built. Then they build a sports car that I found eye pleasing, but had a motor that might edge out a Yugo...

I think if you test drove one of the Genesis models, you'd be impressed. I really like the audio package in the full size. 17 speaker, 500 watt Lexicon (same name that goes into Bentleys) and the controls are in the spot where our driver seat control button it. Very accessible and easy to use without looking at the radio...

Butch

blusilvr · 03-15-2009, 01:42 AM

Are they using cheap Goodyear RSAs? they always put on junk tires that are soft and meant for slowass testdrives by buyers who prolly wince at the slightest bump or hard feel of a true sports car