Hyundai’s Genesis full-size sedan aims at established luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class with its rear-wheel-drive layout, available V-8 power and upscale features. Other competitors include the Cadillac XTS, Chrysler 300 and Lincoln MKS. The Genesis sedan comes as a 3.8 model with a V-6 engine and as the 5.0 R-Spec with a V-8.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, a sport-oriented rear-drive sports car, is covered in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2014 Genesis sedans with Blue Link now include three years of Hyundai’s Assurance Connected Care emergency communication service, which includes automatic crash notification, enhanced roadside assistance, emergency assistance and service-appointment scheduling, among other services. A heated steering wheel is newly standard for the 5.0 R-Spec, and the 3.8 has standard 18-inch alloy wheels.Exterior Highlights
18- or 19-inch alloy wheels
Heated side mirrors; available power-folding mirrors
Fog lights
Available adaptive headlights that swivel in the direction of turns
Available power moonroof
Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
Interior Highlights
Seats five
Leather upholstery and heated front seats; available cooled driver’s seat and heated rear seats
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Tilt steering wheel; power tilt/telescoping steering wheel available
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
Two available Lexicon premium stereos
Available leather dashboard
Available power rear sunshade
Under the Hood
333-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine (3.8)
429-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (5.0 R-Spec)
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Safety Features
Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
