On-Sale Date: Late April 2014
Base Price: $38,950 to $52,450
Competitors: Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS, Cadillac CTS
Powertrains: 3.8-liter V-6, 311 hp, 293 lb-ft; 8-speed automatic; RWD or AWD; 5.0-liter V-8, 420 hp, 383 lb-ft; 8-speed automatic; RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18/29 (V-6 RWD); 16/25 (V-6 AWD); 15/23 (V-8 RWD)
Underpinned with a new, stiffer body structure, the 2015 Genesis enjoys a few tweaks compared with its predecessor. The wheelbase is almost 3 inches longer to provide more usable space, particularly for rear-seat passengers. Engine choices are the same as before, but the V-6 model gets optional all-wheel drive. It's a responsive AWD system with an electronically activated transfer case that can apply up to 90 percent of torque to the front wheels (in very low-traction conditions).
Three driving modes—ECO, normal, and sport—allow for a range of suspension firmness and drivetrain responsiveness. Sadly, the three modes are a package deal; you can't mix and match the softer suspension with the sportier drivetrain, for example. Also, you can't get the V-8 with all-wheel drive. At least not yet.
The design has gotten a conservative update, with a massive new grille to replace the previous model's dental work. Otherwise, designers have erred on the side of safety, with an aggressive front overhang adding punch to its otherwise familiar look.
The new Genesis gets a wider range of comfort and tech features, including paddle shifters for the eight-speed transmission, smart cruise control, active lane-holding assistance, a backup camera with a cross-traffic alert system, an easy-to-read head-up display, and an optional 9.2-inch LCD navigation screen.
One cool feature: The HVAC system has a CO2 sensor under the glove compartment to monitor carbon dioxide levels. When the amount reaches 2000 ppm, the system automatically brings in more outside air. As the story goes, a Hyundai engineer in Korea came up with the idea after starting to feel drowsy at the wheel.
The driving character is big improvement over the previous model. Hyundai enlisted engineers from Lotus engineering to provide subjective feedback and tune the car's driving dynamics. The relationship appears to have worked, as the previously vague sedan has come into clearer focus on the road. Steering feel is vastly improved over the first-generation car despite the move from hydraulic boost to electronic. Engineers say they put considerable effort into tuning the assist motor, which is mounted at the steering rack, not at the console, where such systems can accentuate a disconnected feel...
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