Hyundai Genesis As with other luxury sedans, the Genesis has a strong engine lineup, a spacious cabin, a long list of luxury features and excellent build and materials quality. For 2012, the Hyundai Genesis receives a minor styling refresh (Accents LED headlights, new taillights) and a big increase of in the Genesis 3.8 's output - its V6 now makes an impressive 333 hp. Hyundai Will also introduce a new R-Spec model. Between the two sits the Genesis 4.6 with its 385-hp V8. Check back later for a full report on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis with additional driving impressions, equipment information and buying advice.The 2011 Hyundai Genesis ranks seventh out of 21 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 26 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Genesis, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
When you mix healthy dollops of value, high-tech luxury features and you get the 2011 Hyundai Genesis. Long story short, the Genesis is no slouch.
Sure, there's a refined 5.0-liter gas direct-injection V-8 under the hood, coupled to an impressive new house-designed eight-speed automatic transmission.
Hyundai Genesis has coaxed enough horsepower out of 5.0 liters, and there are fuel prices and the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards to Consider, 5038cc so ought to suffice for some time to come.
The R-Spec name is a North American-only marketing technique. Five-liter Genesis sedans sold elsewhere will not get the moniker.
