The second-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan has been unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2014.
The new Hyundai Genesis gets modern, more upmarket interiors than its predecessor coupled with a host of mechanical and technological advances. Hyundai will offer the new Genesis sedan as a right hand drive for the first time.
The first-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan mirrored executive cars like the BMW 5-series but featured pricing in line with the compact executive class. The Genesis ticked most of the boxes on paper but it lacked the cohesive styling and chassis dynamics of the German competition and didn’t offer the option of all-wheel-drive.
Hyundai calls the design of the new Genesis, Fluidic Sculpture 2. This is the second phase of the design language first introduced in 2009 on the Sonata sedan. Hyundai claims this evolution encapsulates fluid aesthetics, the modern Hyundai look, and a premium ambience.
Inside, special attention has been paid to simplify controls, increase storage area functionality, and give buyers “ultra-precise” fit and finish. Advanced smartphone apps offer Google Glass integration and can message owners advising the use of the remote engine-starting feature based upon scenarios such as outside temperature and their commuting schedule. A premium navigation system is available with a large, 720p high-definition screen and the climate control system utilises a CO2 sensor for increased air quality and driver safety.
The new Hyundai Genesis comes with a base 3.8-litre V6 engine good for 311bhp. It is available paired with either rear drive or the new “HTRAC” all-wheel drive system. The 5.0-litre V8 puts out 420bhp and solely sends its power to the rear wheels. Both engines feature direct injection and are hitched to Hyundai’s in-house eight-speed automatic gearbox. There is no diesel option.