Hyundai Genesis
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The Hyundai Genesis large sedan debuted for the 2009 model year, marking a significant step forward for the South Korean automaker. Positioned as Hyundai’s first true luxury offering, the Genesis was designed to compete with established players in the premium sedan segment, at prices that undercut those rivals by several thousand dollars. The Genesis sedan was lauded for its high-quality interior, refined driving dynamics, and unexpected levels of polish and performance, especially with the available V-8 engine. Hyundai’s decision to equip the Genesis with rear-wheel-drive architecture and premium features was a bold move that paid off, as the sedan was named the 2009 North American Car of the Year — a first for the Hyundai brand. The success of the Genesis sedan paved the way for Hyundai’s continued expansion into the luxury market, eventually leading to the creation of a stand-alone Genesis brand for the 2017 model year. The second-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan was absorbed into this new marque, as it was rebadged as the Genesis G80 for 2017. Hyundai also offered a sporty Genesis Coupe from 2010-16.
2015-2016 Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis sedan was redesigned on a new rear-wheel-drive platform for 2015, growing by nearly three inches in wheelbase and gaining more distinctive exterior styling with a bolder, grille-dominant front end. The 311-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 and 420-hp,
2016
- MSRP range
- $38,750–$53,850
- Consumer rating
-
(59 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Xenon headlights, LED running lights now standard
- V-6 or V-8 power
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Adaptive suspension available
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
2015
- MSRP range
- $38,000–$51,500
- Consumer rating
-
(129 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Redesigned for 2015
- V-6 or V-8 power
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Available adaptive suspension
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
2009-2014 Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis sedan was introduced for 2009 as the brand’s first rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, providing upscale features and a smooth, refined driving experience at a more accessible price point than its German rivals. Two engines were offered — a
2014
- MSRP range
- $35,200–$47,400
- Consumer rating
-
(19 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–21
- Body style
- Sedan
- New emergency communication services
- Heated steering wheel added on 5.0 R-Spec model
- 333-hp V-6 or 429-hp V-8
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Eight airbags
2013
- MSRP range
- $34,200–$46,800
- Consumer rating
-
(64 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Newly available Blue Link telematics system
- Available 8-inch screen with revised interfaces
- 333-hp V-6 or 429-hp V-8
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Eight airbags
2012
- MSRP range
- $34,200–$46,500
- Consumer rating
-
(95 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–22
- Body style
- Sedan
- New 333-hp V-6 for 2012
- New eight-speed automatic for 2012
- High-performance 5.0 R-Spec model
- Eight airbags
- Electronic stability system
2011
- MSRP range
- $33,000–$43,000
- Consumer rating
-
(60 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 20–21
- Body style
- Sedan
- Rear-wheel-drive platform
- V-6 or Hyundai's first V-8
- 10 more hp for V-8
- Eight airbags
- Electronic stability system
2010
- MSRP range
- $33,000–$39,500
- Consumer rating
-
(42 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–21
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan
- Rear-wheel-drive platform
- V-6 or Hyundai's first V-8
- Eight airbags
- Electronic stability system
- Available multifunction control knob
2009
- MSRP range
- $32,250–$37,250
- Consumer rating
-
(64 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–21
- Body style
- Sedan
- Rear-wheel-drive platform
- V-6 or Hyundai's first V-8
- Eight airbags
- Stability system
- Available multifunction control knob
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