Acceleration

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	8	7.3

No opportunity to test coupe. Both engines are quick off the line and responsive at any speed. Hyundai's estimates of 6.2 seconds 0-60 mph for the V6 and 5.7 seconds for the V8 feel right. With either engine the transmissions provide prompt and seamless shifts.

Fuel Economy

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
5	4	4.8

No opportunity to measure. The V6 uses regular-grade gas. Hyundai recommends premium gas for the V8.

Ride Quality

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	7	7.5

The ride is comfortable but firm. Bumps are felt but don't intrude on comfort. There is minor float over dips, otherwise the suspension is well controlled. No opportunity to measure a V6 with the standard 17-inch wheels.

Steering/Handling/Braking

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	7	6

Steering is well weighted and precise. Genesis feels stable at speed and is well balanced in turns.

Quietness

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	7	7

Both engines are refined and cruise quietly. Wind noise is minor, but tire noise is noticeable on coarse surfaces.

Controls

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	7	6.8

Gauges are large and unobstructed. Controls are within easy reach. The available navigation system's control knob is similar to Audi's MMI and is not as simple to use as conventional buttons. The large screen is easy to read.

Details

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
8	8	7.5

Overall interior ambiance compares well with cars costing far more. Most versions have padded leather on the dash and door panels. There are ample padded surfaces and generally good quality materials. Some faux woodgrain accents and a few shiny plastic panels are at odds with the otherwise luxurious interior. Cars tested seemed well assembled and were rattle free.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
8	8	8.5

Seats are well shaped and padded. Standard power adjustment and available power tilt and telescopic steering column make it easy to find a comfortable driving position.

Room/Comfort (rear)

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
7	7	7.5

Rear seat legroom is generous but not expansive. Foot space is restricted. Seat is well shaped, but a central rider's legroom will be limited by driveline hump.

Cargo Room

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
4	4	4

Trunk volume is average for its class, but the well-shaped cargo area has a large opening. Its small rear-seat pass-through is a poor substitute for folding seatbacks. Interior storage is only adequate with a small console bin and average-sized glovebox.

Value within Class

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
8	7	8.3

Genesis sedan aspires to offer luxury car performance, features, and ambiance at a mainstream price. On most counts it succeeds. Comfort and performance are good. Other large cars offer more back-seat and cargo room, but Genesis has a more sumptuous interior. The V6 model is the best value and gives up little of the V8's performance.

Total Score

3.8 w/Premium Plus	4.6	Class Average
75	74	75.2

Scores for all Large Cars

Low Score		74
Average Score		75
High Score		77