Hyundai Announces Genesis Sedan Pricing, Mileage
We were impressed with the Hyundai Genesis when we saw it on the auto show circuit, and the new sedan has generated a lot of interest from readers, too. Today, the company has announced pricing for both the 290-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 model and the 375-hp, 4.6-liter V-8.
To get into the Genesis, buyers will have to part with $32,250, plus a $750 destination charge. The V-8 will start at $37,250, plus $750 destination. Both go on sale this July.
Fuel economy won’t sound stellar, but remember this is a large sedan. The V-6 will get 18/27 mpg city/highway. As Hyundai points out, that’s better than lower-powered V-6 engines in smaller cars like the Ford Fusion. For comparison, the Honda Accord, which has a 268-hp engine, gets 19/29 mpg, and the Toyota Camry gets 19/28 mpg with its 268-hp V-6. By comparison, the Genesis, with its extra power and size, is looking good.
Relatively speaking, the V-8 does even better, with 17/25 mpg. That outdoes the V-8 engines in the Chrysler 300C (15/23 mpg), Cadillac STS (15/24 mpg) and Lexus GS 460 (17/24 mpg), while pumping out more power, too.
Keep reading for a list of standard equipment in both models and let us know if you think this is a lot of car for the money, or too much to pay for a Hyundai no matter the specs.
Genesis 3.8 – Standard Equipment
3.8-liter DOHC V-6 engine, Aisin six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic, electronic stability control with traction control, antilock braking system and 17-inch alloy wheels with P225/55R17 tires. Additional standard equipment includes advanced front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side airbags, roof-mounted side curtain airbags, electronic front head restraints, fog lamps, automatic headlights, dual power heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, leather seating surfaces with heated front seats, power seats, cruise control. Proximity entry with electric push button start, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls, dual front fully automatic HVAC, electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with Homelink and compass, AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM (three-month subscription) with iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth and floormats.
Genesis 4.6 – Standard Equipment
Includes the standard equipment found on the Genesis 3.8, adding a 4.6-liter DOHC V-8, ZF six-speed automatic transmission, unique 18-inch hyper-silver alloy wheels with P235/50R18 tires, chrome lower bodyside moldings, ultra-premium leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped dash and door trim inserts, power glass sunroof with tilt and slide, power tilt/telescoping steering column, integrated memory system, Lexicon 15-speaker surround sound audio system, six-disc CD changer, illuminated scuff plates, wood-trimmed leather steering wheel, electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with Homelink and compass, power rear sunshade and rain-sensing wipers with auto defogger windshield.
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