2013 HYUNDAI Genesis 2.0L 6MT RWD (278 HP)

Vehicle Overview

A good alternative to the more expensive luxury sedans, the Hyundai Genesis offered top-notch features and great power for the money.

Significantly redesigned for 2013, the midrange trim levels were cut, leaving customers with a choice of two versions. Since the midrange versions were gone, the base version was well equipped and a good choice.

The two remaining trims available were the 3.8 and the 5.0 R-Spect – of course, the names denotes the engines’ capacities.

The base 3.8 featured standard leather upholstery, heated seats, 17-inch alloys, automatic headlights, LED running lights, foglamps, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, keyless go, power windows, power mirrors, an auto-dimming mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity and a 7-speaker audio system. The engine fitted with the 3.8 trim level was a 3.8-liter V6 unit.

Stepping up to the 5.0 R-Spec included the 3.8’s standard features, the optional Premium and Technology packages’ features, as well as a more powerful V8 engine, 19-inch alloys, a tweaked suspension and a slightly redesigned exterior and interior with the R-Spec badging.

The 3.8-liter engine produced 333 hp, while the the 5.0-liter V8 unit developed 429 hp. The 3.8-liter powerplant was mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sent power to the rear wheels.

Safety wise, the Genesis was equipped with standard antilock brakes, traction control, stability control and active front head restraints. Optionally, features such as lane-departure warning and the Hyundai’s BlueLink system were available for both trim levels.