Vehicle Overview
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
- Electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front and rear seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Front active head restraints
- Available backup camera
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available lane departure warning
