2014 HYUNDAI Genesis 3.8L GDi 8AT RWD (315 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The second generation of the Hyundai Genesis was introduced at the 2014 North American Auto Show in Detroit. The acclaimed premium sedan came with a long list of options and with more technology than before.

The Genesis was already moving towards becoming a separate premium brand for the Korean car-maker. The new generation stood out from the rest of the Hyundai range due to its very different design language. The 3D-hexagonal grille is depicted in semi-gloss chrome and includes the HID headlamps, LED turning lights and fog-lights. The taillights are full LED with a design like hexagonal-diamond cut.

Comfort is at high standards, due to the classic platform architecture, with the engine up-front and RWD, allowing a big wheelbase of 3010 mm (118.5 in). The total length of the car is 4990 mm (196.5 in). For the dashboard, the Hyundai Genesis utilizes a high-resolution TFT LCD technology, with a standard 4.3-inch TFT LCD cluster display. As an option, there is a 7.0-inch display available.

The base engine is 3.0-liter V6 gasoline with 257 hp and 304 Nm (224 lb.ft) of torque, while the top engine offered is a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline unit with a power of 420 hp and 520 Nm (383 lb.-ft) of torque. This sends its power either to the rear wheels or to an all-wheel-drive system via an 8-speed automatic transmission designed in-house by Hyundai.