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Hyundai Genesis

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $24,899 – $53,499 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.6 – 13.5 L/100km

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The Genesis sedan is Hyundai’s first foray into the high-end vehicle market. This sober vehicle offers luxury, comfort and refinement. Its equipment list is sure to garner attention, especially considering that its purchase price is well within range for this category. A few style upgrades are included for 2012, in addition to a more powerful V6 engine (333 hp). The V8 with direct fuel injection had a boost in volume to 5.0L.

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Have You Forgotten About the Hyundai Genesis ?

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Before Genesis became Hyundai ’s luxury brand, the name was on a high-end model in the Korean manufacturer’s catalogue. But in order to distinguish itself and rival with other well-established competitors, the Genesis had its own emblem instead of wearing the mother company’s. Sold from 2009 to 2016, the sedan …May 31, 2022

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2015 Hyundai Genesis: All-Wheel Drive Now Comes Standard

Charlevoix is one of the most beautiful regions of Quebec, and it’s also an ideal place to test drive the most recent versions of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE XL and Genesis equipped with all-wheel drive. Mother Nature did her part by dumping a thick layer of powdery snow during …February 26, 2015

2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 Ultimate: The Logical Luxury Argument

How do you know you're driving a luxury car? It used to be as simple as identifying the badge on the hood, but these days it seems everywhere you look there's a premium model of a previously pedestrian car on offer from profit-seeking automakers looking to cash in on our …August 15, 2014

2015 Hyundai Genesis: Genesis of a Future Success!

Launched in 2009, the first generation Hyundai Genesis was never a commercial success. Its primary raison d’être was to change the public’s perception of Hyundai and, in my view, this objective was at least partially attained. Hyundai has just released the second generation of its luxury sedan, and this vehicle …May 8, 2014

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: Sportiness and comfort

Hyundai has come a long way since it arrived in Canada. Not only are its products on the verge of becoming the benchmark in certain segments, but the automaker has also managed to radically transform its image, leaving behind its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of inexpensive but poor quality …July 5, 2012

2012 Hyundai Genesis: Not the flavour of the month

It was highly acclaimed after its 2009 launch, winning the Canadian Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year titles. And the 2012 versions will offer more powerful engines, including a 429-hp V8. But even with this added vigour and new 5.0 R-Spec name, the Hyundai Genesis …August 3, 2011

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First the sedan, now the coupe

When Hyundai launched its luxury rear-wheel-drive sedan at the beginning of 2009, no one at the manufacturer would have expected it to gain such recognition, as it took home both Canadian Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year honours. Not too shabby for a manufacturer that …April 26, 2009

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Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire

Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …September 27, 2023

Braking Issue Forces Hyundai to Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars in Canada

It’s not every day that you see an automaker recall around 300,000 vehicles in Canada, but Hyundai just did following the discovery of a particular issue with the braking system. The exact number of units amounts to 295,577, while the list of affected models includes the 2011-2016 Elantra and Equus …March 14, 2023

Hyundai unveils G90 sedan, first in Genesis luxury lineup

Just five short weeks after announcing plans to spin off its Genesis nameplate into a luxury sub-brand , Hyundai has pulled the cover off a production version of the all-new G90. The first of six new Genesis models Hyundai plans to launch by 2020, the G90 shows off Equus-like proportions …December 16, 2015

Genesis G90 shows off Hyundai luxury brand's design style

Hot on the heels of announcing a new standalone luxury brand , Hyundai has unveiled the first in its Genesis lineup, the range-topping G90 sedan. Renderings of the show a design language that is familiar for the brand, reflecting that of the current Genesis sedan , and even the smaller …November 17, 2015

Hyundai launching Genesis standalone luxury brand

Weeks after unveiling a new performance sub-brand , Hyundai announced it will transform its Genesis nameplate into a new global luxury brand. Genesis "will deliver 'human-centered' luxury through a range of new models that feature the highest standards of performance, design and innovation," according to Hyundai. The rollout will begin …November 6, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s New Luxury Brand Will be Called Genesis

Hyundai wants to compete with the world’s most recognized luxury brands, and has created a new brand help them move upmarket. The brand will be called Genesis. Hyundai already sells a luxury sedan and a sports coupe by that name in their product line-up, but that will soon change. According …November 4, 2015

Hyundai Set To Announce The Creation Of A Luxury Sub-brand

According to news agency Reuters, Hyundai is about to announce its intention to create a new luxury brand in order to round up its premium vehicles. Hyundai Motor currently builds the Genesis sedan and the Equus, while Kia builds the K900 and the Cadenza. This new brand will likely be …November 3, 2015

Hyundai teases new Genesis concept with Vision G Coupe

There may be a new coupe joining Hyundai's Genesis lineup. Hyundai released photos of its new Vision G Coupe Concept this week, which shows off what looks like a two-door that borrows less from the sporty Genesis Coupe and more from the luxurious Genesis sedan. The automaker called the Vision …August 14, 2015

A $17.35 Million Fine For Hyundai

You would have thought that other manufacturers would look at GM’s mismanagement of its ignition switch recalls and decide that they did not want to face similar problems. The solution is simple: when it comes to safety, be honest. Don’t try to cut corners to save a few dollars, in …August 11, 2014

The End for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T

While the Hyundai Genesis Coupe was (and still is) an excellent car, its basic architecture harks back to the bygone era of 2009. Even with an important upgrade in 2013, the car is still due for a complete makeover soon. Usually, this means that the manufacturer will slowly drop variants, …May 29, 2014

2015 Hyundai Genesis Unveiled in South Korea

The manufacturer is preparing to bring the new version of its large Genesis sedan to market in South Korea. As expected, the car proudly bears the new Fluidic Sculpture design language of the brand. This second generation of the Genesis has a more solid look to it and adopts the …November 27, 2013

Hyundai unveiled the 2015 Genesis at Detroit

The South Korean manufacturer has unveiled the internet two official images of the next generation Genesis sedan. On the market since 2008, the second version of the Hyundai Genesis will be officially unveiled in January at the International Auto Show in Detroit. Aesthetically, it seems to opt for the four-door …October 25, 2013

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2016 Super Bowl : 2016 Hyundai Geneses - First Date

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Review: 2015 Hyundai Genesis

When Hyundai launched the Genesis sedan in 2008, it shocked the automotive world. The Genesis won North American and Canadian Car of the Year awards, and earned praise from auto journalists everywhere, including Motoring TV friend David Booth, who said back in 2008 that with his eyes closed he could …

Review - 2015 Hyundai Genesis

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Our review of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Excellent value for money
Exterior still has a distinguished look
Lots of room inside and very comfortable
Very powerful V6 and (unnecessarily) super powerful V8

Cons

Still no AWD
Some of the latest technologies are still lacking
Not as sporty as advertised (R-Spec? Oh, please...)
Seat backs don't fold down

Driving	7/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2012

Some cosmetic changes, 5,0 litre V8 replaces the 4,6, V6 3,8 more powerful

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Recalls

Brakes
March 8, 2023
Electrical
March 7, 2016
Brakes
October 30, 2013

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