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2014 Hyundai Genesis Has Arrived

Does anyone else think it looks like an Aston Martin Rapide?

In what will surely be a major sales success for Hyundai, the all-new 2014 Genesis sedan has just had its live debut at an event in Seoul, South Korea. It embodies the automaker’s latest styling language, called Fluidic Sculpture, and an overall major step up in both refinement and luxury. The exterior looks great, but we couldn’t help but notice some heavy Aston Rapide influence in the front grille design. Regardless, there are HID headlamps with LED indicators and LED taillamps.

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We like it. It’s definitely an improvement over the somewhat bland-looking current model. It’s also lighter thanks to greater use of high-strength lightweight steel. The interior is made from higher grade materials throughout and features a simplified dash design. Storage space is up as well as front and rear headroom and legroom. Wheel sizes range from 17- to 19-inches. Rear-wheel-drive remains standard and all-wheel drive is optional. US powertrain details haven’t been announced, but depending on the market the Genesis comes standard with a 3.0-liter V6 with 257 horsepower.
Other engine options include 3.3- and 3.8-liter V6s with 282 and 315 hp respectively. The top trim 5.0-liter V8 returns with 425 ponies, and all engines come paired to an eight-speed automatic. The V8 will for sure be offered in the US as well as the 3.8 V6. Some new safety features include a Lane Departure Warning System, Lane Keeping Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. An official US reveal is expected this January at Detroit.

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I always liked the Genesis line, especially the coupe. I hope they get rid of the current front end on the coupe and redesign it soon as well.

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Originally Posted by DIM (Post 1354972)

The front reminds me of a Chevy Malibu.

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I knew it was similar to something cheap on the road, but I couldn't tell the exact thing. Thanks

Exterior looks like a cross between the 7 series and S class, interior rips off Audi and Jaguar. Completely unoriginal crap.

I think I prefer the old one a little more.

My favorite description of this car someone said that it looked like a generic car made from GTA.

It looks great in my opinion.. Most car brands also share character lines here and there and I would not be surprised if Hyundai has it on this one. Would I want to own this new Genesis sedan? I would say yes, if it is priced right.

Could have sworn when I read the autoblog review that it GAINED 118lbs.

-Pierce

Edit: 130lbs

"In similar fashion, the anticipated fuel economy should be in lock step with the EPA ratings for today's Genesis. The DH has gained roughly 130 pounds over its predecessor, so the company will count it a success if it's able to maintain ratings of 18 miles per gallon city and 27 mpg highway for the V6, with a 15/23 split for the V8. Those numbers are only just class-competitive as of today. It's fair to say that customers considering fuel economy highly might very well have their heads turned by more parsimonious options by the time the 2015 model year cars start hitting showrooms."

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/26/2...w-first-drive/

I guess Hyundai still has the lightweight memo sitting in their inbox.

Definitely nothing I would call distinctive about it. If I saw one it would most likely register as "oh look, a car".

AWD, V6...I can see my wife in one of these.

always wondered why they never stuck the v8 in the sedan into the coupe. that would make for a wild ride!

Well, they sorta have, just not in a production version.

Eh, I like it. People talk about copying this or that, or being "unoriginal" but at the end of the day there's only so many things you can do and with current regulation the design template is further limited.

It's like Pop Music. It all kind of sounds the same when everyone is using the same 3 chords.

Good for Hyundai.

edit: Just for posterity, it is better than Pop Music. Pop music sucks.

the interior is a rip off of BMW.

Genesis Adds Naughty Twin-Turbo 2017 G80 Sport To The Range

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If you always liked Genesis but you felt that their models could use some spice, then the G80 Sport is definitely good news.

After revealing the new G80 Sport in Korea this summer, Genesis brought it on US soil for its LA debut.

Under the bonnet lies a twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 petrol which offers 365hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 376 lb-ft between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The eight-speed automatic gearbox is the same unit found in the rest of the G80 range, with Genesis saying that it’s been calibrated for a more sporty driving experience.

A new suspension with continuous damping control, a set of bigger rear brakes, a quad exhaust setup and unique 19-in alloy wheels are the main updates Genesis made to the G80 Sport.

The premium arm of Hyundai has also fiddled with the exterior, adding dark satin trimmings on the bodywork, a dark chrome front grille, sport rocker moldings and unique lower front and rear fascia designs. Genesis has also added two, exclusive to the Sport color options; the Polar Ice and the Sevilla Red.

Inside there’s a thicker steering wheel, sports seats with contrast stitching dressed in black or grey leather, a black microfiber suede headliner, a genuine carbon-fiber trim and of course a set of sport pedals.

Genesis took the chance with the new G80 Sport to refresh the infotainment systems across the whole 2018MY range, adding among others Android Auto, Apple Car Play and wireless charging.

The new 2018 Genesis G80 Sport will hit the market in the spring of 2017 and just like the 3.8 and 5.0 models, will be offered in RWD and AWD versions.

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