

Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
60 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 32800 miles driven Redesigned. Very good so far for an all-new luxury sedan.2015 |
Hyundai Genesis | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
60 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 32800 miles driven Redesigned. Very good so far for an all-new luxury sedan. |
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39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 71700 miles driven Refresh with new engines and transmissions. While half of all reported repairs have been electrical, owners have reported a few transmission replacements. Much worse than a year ago.2012 |
Hyundai Genesis | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 71700 miles driven Refresh with new engines and transmissions. While half of all reported repairs have been electrical, owners have reported a few transmission replacements. Much worse than a year ago. |
Kia Sportage Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Research revealed surprising quality and positive ratings from professional and KIA owners. The new 10 yr/100,00 mi. warranty iced the cake. see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
This is my 2nd Kia and the brand has a good reputation with me. I also like the no nonsense image and the exceptional warranty. see full Kia Sportage review |
Kia Sportage Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm just really ticked off that the fuel economy is nowhere CLOSE to what was advertised. Want to return this vehicle and get a vehicle from a different Company. For anyone else affected by the fuel economy, there is a "compensation program" that uses low estimates for every facet of calculation, so they want to pay you about 1/5 of what you really should receive for fuel compensation. Just despicable of KIA. Will never buy one again, and forewarn others. This is a really dirty practice done to boost sales over other companies. Fuel economy is completely unachievable. It is fraudulent advertising. Never KIA again. see full Kia Sportage review |
Hyundai Genesis Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2009 | Objectively, the brand shouldn't matter. But many potential buyers won't even consider the Genesis because it's a Hyundai. Hyundai itself has been forced to accept this, and with the 2017s (available starting in June or July) will make Genesis a separate brand. With this change, the Genesis sedan will become the Genesis G80. The Genesis badge still won't have the prestige of an Audi's four rings, much less a BMW roundel or Mercedes-Benz star, but it should prove less of a deal-killer. There still won't be separate Genesis dealerships, so the showroom ambiance and level of service still won't be those of a full luxury brand. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
Hyundai Genesis Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Our Austin area Hyundai dealership is not going convince anyone that they deal in luxury vehicles. While the dealership displays are comfortable and convenient, they are about a decade behind true luxury settings. And the service areas? Egads. Imagine a cross between urban Sears auto service and Walmart. Their service reps are a mixed bag: some quite professional and helpful, other not so much. I strongly suggest they take their service reps and go visit a Lexus dealer or at least an Acura dealer for a field trip. While they're at it, they should just steal some blueprints for design ideas. Hyundai vehicles are better than too many of the showrooms from which they are are sold. I liked the very straightforward sales process, and would willing see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I wanted to be one of the people to form the bandwagon, not jump on it later. In the early 1990s, Toyota created a serious luxury competitor, and is now one of the top 3 luxury mfrs. Hyundai is poised to out-Lexus, Lexus, and I want to be part of that. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The Genesis has had excellent reports from ALL sources. Car of the year etc. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
Hyundai Genesis Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I dislike that some people still consider Hyundai a "cheap" Korean import with poor quality and reliability. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much image cachet. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Hyundai is not yet an established luxury/presige brand, though this played almost no part in my decision to buy. The car itself is very, very impressive, and the service I receive at my Hyundai dealer is quite good. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Hyundai still has a stigma of because a unreliable, cheap brand. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Hyundai does not have the pedigree of Mercedes and BMW. see full Hyundai Genesis review |