I didn't climb into the Genesis until almost 10:00 last night, having stayed late to wrap up the next issue. Because it was so late, I was just happy to be heading home and wasn't paying a whole lot of attention to the car. It wasn't until I was a couple blocks from home that I was able to appreciate the hush-quietness of the car. I rolled down the window and realized that I could hardly hear the engine as I cruised through my neighborhood-in fact, it was almost as quiet as a Prius driving in EV mode. Even when I pulled into the garage, where the engine sounds generally reverberate off the walls, the Genesis's engine produced only the most gentle purring sound.
The next morning, with the benefit of daylight, I could appreciate the quality of the interior materials, the lovely chocolate-brown leather, the smartly placed controls, and the comfortable seats. As hard as it might be to believe, this sedan from Korea is a true luxury car. The only question is whether American buyers will be willing to fork over the money for a luxury car from a manufacturer that has no track record of building luxury cars.
Amy Skogstrom, Managing Editor