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Hyundai Genesis

Price $24,899 – $53,499
Fuel consumption 6.6 – 13.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
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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Pre-owned vehiclesHave You Forgotten About the Hyundai Genesis ?
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 …
Special Events2015 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 …
First Drives2015 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 …
Test Drives2012 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 …
First Drives2012 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 …
First Drives2010 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 …

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RecallsBraking 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 …
NewsHyundai 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 …
NewsGenesis 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 …
NewsHyundai 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 …
NewsHyundai 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 …
NewsHyundai 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 …
NewsHyundai 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 …

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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 …