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| First generation | |
|---|---|
 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| 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
changeIn 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- ↑ "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.