With what is quickly becoming an end of the year tradition for me, I made the long, 400-mile drive from sunny Southern California to the Bay Area. As usual, the drive was as effortless as it can be and the Genesis handled the high speed cruising without a sweat. The trip computer read ~25-26 mpg on the way up, which is right on with the EPA numbers, but on the trip back to LA, I got it to read 28+ mpg! I calculated 26.8 mpg on the return trip. There may have been some hypermiling mixed in there, but I was definitely going faster than 50 mph and a couple of hours with the A/C running (in early January!) when I got to the valley.
Back in the real world and commuting in typical LA traffic, I find the quiet and effortless driving as relaxing as it can be under the conditions. Sure, the ride could be better, which by the way, I realized, the suspension is very soft and it becomes harsh when the car encounters big bumps and the suspension crashes. If they had used progressive rate springs and dampeners, and/or longer suspension travel, I'd expect ride to be significantly improved. The interior looks as good as the first day and all the bits and pieces show minimal wear and tear. In the coming months, I'll go over some of the distinct features that come with the car, which will hopefully win over prospective buyers and also help current owners rediscover their Genesis.
