Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Hyundai aimed higher with the Genesis lineup introduced in 2007 at the New York Auto Show, a car that marked the entrance into the premium segment for the Korean automaker.
Hyundai understood that a premium brand gets a better margin than a mass-market product, so it followed the same recipe used by Honda, Nissan, and Toyota when these Japanese brands launched Acura, Infiniti, and Lexus, respectively. Unlike these carmakers, Hyundai started from a blank sheet of paper and developed a completely new vehicle, starting from the platform and ending with the interior.
It was easy to see that the automaker's designers penned the Genesis with a clear inspiration from the German premium carmakers. The Mercedes-Benz-inspired headlights and the BMW 5 Series proportions of the bodywork led the Korean brand into a new, more conservative territory. At the front, the shield-like grille with rare horizontal slats and a vertical middle pillar looked intriguing.
While the design was not the strongest selling point of the Genesis, the interior was garnished with all the bells and whistles someone could ask from an upmarket automaker. From the power-everything (seats, windows, locks) to the standard USB port and iPod integration, the Genesis had them all. Thanks to the rear-wheel drive platform that led to a long wheelbase, the rear occupants had enough legroom while the headroom was not bad either.
For the drivetrain, the Hyundai opted for three options: either two V6s or a newly developed 4.6-liter V8, which sounded very appealing thanks to its uprated, four-pistons front brakes and larger rotors. Moreover, for selected markets, the Genesis also received a 5.0-liter V8. Unfortunately, the carmaker was not so experienced in building sports sedans, so the steering was not as sharp as the ones installed by its competitors.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 6AT RWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6200 RPM 290 HP @ 6200 RPM 286 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 264 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 358 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (SHIFTRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.4 in (1,621/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.5 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 8AT RWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 245 KW @ 6400 RPM 333 HP @ 6400 RPM 329 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 215 lb-ft @ 5100 RPM 292 Nm @ 5100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 154 mph (248 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (SHIFTRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.4 in (1,621/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3824 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 6AT RWD (375 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4627 cm3 |
Power: | 279 KW @ 6500 RPM 379 HP @ 6500 RPM 374 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 333 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 451 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (SHIFTRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.4 in (1,621/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5115 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 6AT RWD (385 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4627 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6500 RPM 390 HP @ 6500 RPM 385 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 333 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 451 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (SHIFTRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.4 in (1,621/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5115 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 8AT RWD (429 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 316 KW @ 6400 RPM 430 HP @ 6400 RPM 424 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 510 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (SHIFTRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.9 in (4976 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.4 in (1,621/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4043 lbs (1834 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5038 lbs (2285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |