2011 Hyundai Genesis: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2011 Hyundai Genesis V8 gets additional standard equipment. The smaller of Hyundai's two premium-large cars is otherwise largely unchanged. Genesis comes in two models, 3.8 and 4.6. The 3.8 has a 290-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine. The 4.6 has a 385-horsepower 4.6-liter V8. A 6-speed automatic is the sole transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front- and rear-side airbags. All models have a knob in the center console that governs audio, navigation, and other functions. Leather upholstery and heated front seats are standard. A navigation system, power rear sunshade, and power tilt and telescopic steering wheel are standard on the 4.6 and optional on the 3.8. A cooled driver seat, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, and a rearview camera are optional on the 3.8 and newly standard on the 4.6. Note that there is a sporty car built on the same basic design as the Genesis sedan called the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The Hyundai Equus is a larger version of the Genesis sedan and offers more luxury features.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags. Our Best Buys are the Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Genesis, Lexus LS, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. New or significantly redesigned models include the Audi A8, Fisker Karma, Hyundai Equus, Jaguar XJ Series, and Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. The BMW 7-Series gains a new gas/electric hybrid model and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class gains a new diesel model for 2011.