On Tuesday morning at 6 AM, in the dark, I climbed behind the wheel of our long-term 2009 Hyundai Genesis and headed north to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. I was to arrive by noon to watch Dodge's Viper Team attempt to break the track record for production cars, which they did.
I drove back the very next morning.
That's a 600 mile round trip of interstate in 24 hours. Not nuts. But not exactly the kind of trip you want to take in a Smart Fortwo. No, the right car is key.
I chose the Genesis very carefully.
This is the second road trip I've taken in our Genesis. The first was a family ski run to Mammoth Mountain last March (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3). This one to Monterey was just as enjoyable.
I literally have no complains about this wonderful sedan. Good seat comfort, smooth ride, good mileage (nearly 26 mpg), long range (over 400 miles), an easy to use navigation system, excellent visibility and more than enough passing power, even on the truck heavy and hilly Route 46, the 50 miles stretch of two-lane that connects Interstate 5 with California Highway 101.
I chose the right car for the trip. And I'd choose it again without hesitation.
Scott Oldham, Inside Line Editor in Chief
cr_driver says:
09:06 AM, 11/27/09
Someone is getting in love....
zoomzoom22 says:
02:53 PM, 11/27/09
Was the 7Series on your list of cars to take?
lebrain says:
07:55 PM, 11/30/09
The ride is overly firm AND too bouncy. I guess some people like that....