The 2014 Hyundai Genesis has been unveiled in Korea – the luxury sedan, teased last month, will replace the original Genesis sedan in its domestic market by the end this year, with exports to selected markets set to begin in 2014.
The production version of the rear-wheel drive offering fully reflects the company’s ‘Modern Premium’ brand direction and showcases the new ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’ design theme, the car deriving its styling from the HCD-14 Genesis Concept shown earlier in the year.
It measures in at 4,990 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall, with a 3,010 mm wheelbase, 75 mm more than its predecessor. The new Genesis is offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive (2WD) or new HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) layouts, with a new multi-link rear suspension to boot.
Four GDI engines are available for the car, three Lambda V6 units in different displacements and a range-topping Tau unit. The entry-level mill is the 3.0 litre Lambda, offering 257 PS at 6,000 rpm and 304 Nm at 5,000 rpm, followed by a 3.3 litre Lambda with 282 PS and 347 Nm, at an identical rpm range.
The last Lambda is a 3.8 litre job, with 315 PS and 397 Nm, again at the same rpm point. As for the 5.0 litre Tau V8, that one offers 425 PS at 6,000 rpm and 520 Nm at 5,000 rpm. All engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Performance figures range from a 0-100 km/h time of 8.6 seconds and a 230 km/h top speed for the 3.0 litre variant right up to a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.4 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed for the 5.0 litre Tau V8.
Some other numbers, these concerning body rigidity – 51.5% of the new Genesis’s body is made of ultra high-strength steel, a 37.7% increase over the previous car. Body-in-white stiffness is now stiffer in torsional and bending strength by 16% and 40% respectively.
The rear boot offers 493 litres (in VDA, and 433 in SAE) of luggage space, while available storage space in the cabin is now 26.9 litres, up 3.7 litres than before – Hyundai says the capacity on call is greater than its premium Euro rivals. Improved NVH is also evident – there’s 38 kg of sound insulation to be found in the new car, slightly more than before.
As you’d expect, the automaker has loaded up its flagship with a host of kit. The bells and whistles items include a new CO2 cabin sensor, Automatic Engine Braking (AEB), a Blind Spot Detection system with integrated Head-Up Display, working in conjunction with a Lane Departure Warning System and radar-controlled Advanced Smart Cruise Control, as well as a Lane Keeping Assist System.
There’s also Autonomous Stop & Go, Smart Cruise Control, Emergency Steer Support and a haptic steering warning system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, high beam assist, an around view monitor and an Advanced Smart Parking Assist System in that comprehensive mix. A 9.2-inch high-definition (HD) touch AVN (audio, ventilation and navigation) system also gets slapped on.
The Genesis features an i-Driving mode integrated control, with four drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow) available. Wheel choices range from a baseline 17-incher and 225/55 series tyres right up to a 19-inch unit shod with 275/35 rubbers.
Even before its unveiling, the new Genesis – which will be available in right hand-drive form – received a record 3,500 orders on the very first day pre-orders in Korea began last week. The automaker is targeting to sell 62,000 units globally next year, 32,000 units in Korea and 30,000 units in other markets.
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Sam is laughing all the way to the bank, thanks to tai lan ngong’s that buys kimchis brand new
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Just shown a K5 owner the broomstick today.
Wonder if its the sorhai tai lan ngong here
this is actually a mixbreed.
front benz, side bmw, back lexus.
interior – 50 50 benz n bmw.
what really matter here is proving that proton is still sleeping…
I remember while I was in States in the early 90s. Back then, Hyundai were making re-badge Mazda while P1 were re-badging Mitsubishi.
Today, Hyundai are making cars with thier own badge of authority… well, nobody is perfect, there are bound to be a little photocopy here and there.
While P1, well they have graduated from Mitsubishi to Honda…tsk…tsk..tsk
Today, Hyundai cars still does not have RV anywhere in the world
This one I can accept as trade in, not the K9
If the new and upcoming Proton Perdana have even 1% of the technology or just sheer executive-ness of this car. It would be impressive. But we all know, that’s not gonna happen.
Honda Perdana….for fake millionaire only
aston martin logo~
Mazda 6 x infinity?
looks like mercedes C200 je
apa nk jadi dengan industri automotif dunia sekarang?
semua copycat each other tarak new idea ka?
The side profile really does look like a BMW 5-series, with a hint of the Hoffmeister kink in the C-pillar! Not that it’s a bad thing.
the hoffmeister kink is the bend of rear doors above the belt line. it is not suppose to be on extended 3rd section of side glass… sans of course for estate or suv where such detailing is not possible
C class x mazda 6 x lexus IS = hyundie
Speechless! such a beauty! But only letdown is why use a badge that looks like bentley. Hyundai reputation & badge is prestige enuf!
Better than k9. At least the design doesnt look like a copycat
Hyundai at least have a trade in value. Can’t offer any for KIA
Teana L?
Damnnnn this car is sexy. If priced nicely, can be Old Man’s car Benz and BMW killer. Bring it to Bolehland!
What with the Bentley Rip off logo..lol
BMW rif off dashboard, M.Benz rip off light..zzZZZ
Elements of BMW 7 series is very apparent.
Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 = BMW
This looks like 7 series imitation from china
bimmer wannabe…side view reminds me of 5/7 series, interior definitely have a pinch of bmw everywhere
well.. this is the REAL “rebadging” ladies n gentleman
is just me or isnt this car side n rear view is exactly like the BMW 5 Serires?? O.O”
is it*
The ride and refinement level will threaten Lexus, as the previous Genesis was already so good..But it doesnt look original in and out, from Hyundai..The shape of the front grille doesnt go well with the whole car. It’s not bad, but neither good..
Uh…
Did they just directly ripped off mazda 6?
Hyundai and Kia every year got facelift and new models ranging from 1.25-4.0 litre Proton need 2016 for Perdana replacement and 2015 for Suprima 2.0?
Wat do you expect for company that produce car bout 150k per yr…hyundai produce car at least 200k per model per yr
becoz proton only “laku” in malaysia..Hyundai “laku” in the whole world..
The grill look just wrong..else are perfect
Perfect car for my car yard 9 months later, trading in at 40% of purchase price
wonder why? coz only that grill is theirs.. else are rebadge..zzzZZzzZZ~
Proton!!!! Go hang yourself quick!
A nation is suffering because of you.
No. 1 reason for Malaysian bankruptcy is due to automobile purchase and its exorbitant pricing.
All because of saving one useless minnow in the car manufacturing world???
Please convert urself to making busses and monorails. Just die asap!!!! Tomorrow also can!!!!
lolz… plotong really can go dai~ tutup kedai je la… bazir duit rakyat saje…
20 yrs ago korean and our jaguh kampong are famous for rebadging jap model…
now the korean have develop their own powerful engine with DI technologies and their very own design while our plotong have gone from rebadging mitsu to honda accord… hahaha!
The Hyundai sampled the Benz, the Kia sampled the BMW. Why? Because Korean cars are so against the Japanese. So they decided to follow the continental design and slowly adapt the Euro technology and performance wise too.
Still, they can’t produce cars that have RV
you guys heard the story about blinds depicting elephant through touching? what this kimchi looked like depends on which part you are looking at.
To me, anyone that buys a new kimchi will be default have a hailat face 1 week or so after he/she drives it out of the showroom
so large. big grille. so gangster. such aston. wow. korean made. such kimchi. wow.
Judging by the looks, i’d prefer K900 over this. both have some elements of imitation, but at least K900 is a better executed one. the rear lamps of this car is too elantra-ish for me, and that’s the last thing you want people to think of when you are driving such a huge luxury sedan.
kesian… toyota RV is gradually dropping… thats why uncle Sam is so concern that the korean is slowly building up pace… QUICK REFRESH THE PAGE UNCLE SAM
I would like to tell a story.
Those old days when the “Sun never Set” British produced goods that can last up to 100 years. So later the lost the batter to Japanese that produced goods that can last up to 30 years. When Kimchi came, they produced goods that last for 15 years and it will overtake Japs soon. Now, the Panda Land produced goods that only last up to 7 years. I fore see Panda will soon become the leader in this auto industry as not many people willing to spend more money in automobile in the near future.
Kimchis that lasts more than 2 years/40,000kms with no major breakdowns would be indeed a miracle.
So far, no kimchis could do that.
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Well, their RV is still No. 1, from the bottom
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The looks on the owners face will look amazingly Hilux when he/she tries to sell it off 9 month later
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