Hyundai Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis was an executive car made by Hyundai. It was sold from 2008 to 2016. The Genesis was available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in China. The first Generation was sold as Hyundai Rohens.
| Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|
 2015 Hyundai Genesis (DH) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Production | 2008–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis) 2016–2020 (as Genesis G80) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Genesis G80 |
First generation (BH; 2008)
[change | change source]| First generation | |
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 2009 Hyundai Genesis (US) | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | BH |
| Also called | Hyundai Rohens (China) |
| Production | 2008–2013 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
| Designer | John Krsteski |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai M1 Platform |
| Related | Hyundai Genesis Coupe Hyundai Equus/Centennial (VI) Kia K9/K900/Quoris (KH) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Aisin B-600 automatic 6-speed ZF 6HP 26 automatic 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm (115.6 in) |
| Length | 4,975 mm (195.9 in) (2009–2011) 4,985 mm (196.3 in) (2012–2014) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) (2009–2011) 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (2012–2014) |
| Curb weight | 1,700–1,870 kg (3,748–4,123 lb) |
The first generation of the Genesis was introduced in 2008. It was designed as a luxury sedan to compete with other brands like BMW. It came with different engine options, including a V6 and V8 engine. The car received good reviews for its performance, safety, and value. It was produced until 2013.
Second generation (DH; 2013)
[change | change source]| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | DH |
| Also called | Genesis G80 (facelift; 2016–2020) |
| Production | November 2013–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis)[1] 2016–March 30, 2020 (as Genesis G80) |
| Model years | 2015–2016 2017–2020 (as Genesis G80) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) (2016–2017)[2] |
| Designer | Casey Hyun[3] Jun Ho Kim (2011)[4] Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai M2 Platform |
| Related | Genesis G90/EQ900 (HI) Kia K9/K900/Quoris (RJ) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mm (118.5 in) |
| Length | 4,990 mm (196.5 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,880–2,060 kg (4,145–4,542 lb) |
In 2013, the second generation of the Genesis was launched. It had a new design and improved features. The car was available with engines such as the 3.8-liter V6 and the 5.0-liter V8.
Descontinuation
[change | change source]In 2016, Hyundai stopped making the Hyundai Genesis. The second generation of the car was renamed the Genesis G80. This was part of Hyundai's plan to make Genesis a separate brand for luxury cars. The Genesis G80 continued to be sold as part of the new Genesis Motor brand.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Hyundai New Genesis Enjoys Hot Sales". Korea Economic Daily. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013.
- ↑ "Avtotor began to produce three Hyundai cars". Wroom.ru. Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ↑ Kennedy, Ewan (1 July 2014). "2015 Hyundai Genesis review". CarsGuide. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Design number: 001399810-0001". Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market. 23 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.