About the Hyundai GenesisThe Hyundai Genesis is a luxury model sold only as a four-door sedan. The vehicle pairs a front-engine design with rear-wheel drive. Hyundai created the Genesis as one of the company's first premium car models. Although the Genesis has a comfortable interior and powerful engine options at a low price, it lacks an all-wheel drive version. Hyundai has had some difficulty selling the Genesis as a luxury model due to the company's reputation for inexpensive vehicles with solid performance.The Genesis comes with a V6 engine putting out 290 horsepower or a V8 producing 378 horsepower. The V6 is predicted to have 18 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 on the highway. The V8 should make 17 miles per gallon in city driving and 25 on the highway. The Genesis seats five people. Hyundai completed most of the design work for the Genesis in South Korea and assembles it in Ulsan, South Korea. Hyundai initially introduced the Genesis at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. It reached the United States' market during the 2010 model year. The Genesis... View more struggled in its first year and did not hit Hyundai's sales target. Sales have gradually increased but Hyundai has considered spinning off the Genesis and other premium models into a separate brand to increase marketability. The company is concerned that customers are not viewing the Hyundai brand as a luxury brand for automobiles. As of 2011, the Genesis remains under the Hyundai nameplate. The Genesis has two available trim levels named after their engine displacement. The 3.8 trim has standard 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, and leather upholstery. A Premium package upgrades the wheels to an 18-inch version, uses higher-quality materials for the interior, and installs a Lexicon audio system with fourteen speakers producing surround sound. A Premium Navigation package includes the base Premium package's equipment along with a touchscreen navigation system. The Technology package has HID headlights, Bluetooth capabilities, and the navigation system updates automatically. The 4.6 trim level upgrades the engine to a V8 and installs the Technology package as standard equipment. The Genesis earned the highest ratings for safety from both the NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Genesis was given the 2009 North American Car of the Year" award. Consumer Reports has named it a "Top-Rated Upscale Sedan". Kiplinger's Personal Finance named it the "Best New Model for 2009". The National Automobile Dealers Association placed the Genesis in their "Top Five Luxury Sedans". The Automotive Lease Guide claims the Genesis maintains the highest residual value in its class. Independent automotive reviewers have enjoyed the Genesis' performance and interior quality, but were disappointed by the lack of an all-wheel drive option. View less | |||
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