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2009 Hyundai Genesis
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Fast Facts
Fuel Economy
Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $32,250
Price as Tested: $36,000
Why We Drove It: The Hyundai Genesis receives top marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for frontal and side impact protection as well as a rare 5-star rollover rating.
Did You Know...
•The 2009 Hyundai Genesis was named the 2009 North American Car of the Year.
•Hyundai says the Genesis 4.6 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, faster than a BMW 750i and Porsche Boxster.
•Hyundai claims the Genesis handles better than a BMW 5 Series and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class in dry or wet pavement.
•Hyundai asserts the Genesis stops shorter from 70 mph than a BMW 5 Series and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
•Hyundai says the Genesis has tighter body panel gaps than the BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
•The door-mounted storage pockets inside the Hyundai Genesis flip outward for easier use.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a USB port and auxiliary input jack located inside the center console.
•The Hyundai Genesis is one of the few cars on the market that offers an ashtray, located just forward of the gear selector.
•The Hyundai Genesis can be equipped with a heated and cooled driver’s seat, but the front passenger’s seat offers heating only.
•The Hyundai Genesis has automatic front windows, but not rear windows.
•Hyundai employs acoustic laminated glass and an underbody shield to dampen outside noise and create a quieter cabin.
•Hyundai offers optional Lexicon audio systems on the Genesis. The only other auto manufacturer to offer this brand is Rolls Royce.
•The Hyundai Genesis employs Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers and five-link front and rear suspension design to eliminate bump steer and accommodate more aggressive American driving styles, but without a loss of ride quality.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a drag coefficient of 0.27.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a 52/48 front/rear weight distribution.
•Hyundai says the Genesis has more interior volume than a BMW 7 Series.
•The 4.6-liter V-8 engine in the Hyundai Genesis 4.6 was named one of the “10 Best Engines” by Ward’s Auto World.
•The wealthy and cultured, but evil, mother-in-law character on the Korean drama “You Are My Destiny” drives a Hyundai Genesis.
Ratings for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
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More Information on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
•The 2009 Hyundai Genesis was named the 2009 North American Car of the Year.
•Hyundai says the Genesis 4.6 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, faster than a BMW 750i and Porsche Boxster.
•Hyundai claims the Genesis handles better than a BMW 5 Series and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class in dry or wet pavement.
•Hyundai asserts the Genesis stops shorter from 70 mph than a BMW 5 Series and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
•Hyundai says the Genesis has tighter body panel gaps than the BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
•The door-mounted storage pockets inside the Hyundai Genesis flip outward for easier use.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a USB port and auxiliary input jack located inside the center console.
•The Hyundai Genesis is one of the few cars on the market that offers an ashtray, located just forward of the gear selector.
•The Hyundai Genesis can be equipped with a heated and cooled driver’s seat, but the front passenger’s seat offers heating only.
•The Hyundai Genesis has automatic front windows, but not rear windows.
•Hyundai employs acoustic laminated glass and an underbody shield to dampen outside noise and create a quieter cabin.
•Hyundai offers optional Lexicon audio systems on the Genesis. The only other auto manufacturer to offer this brand is Rolls Royce.
•The Hyundai Genesis employs Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers and five-link front and rear suspension design to eliminate bump steer and accommodate more aggressive American driving styles, but without a loss of ride quality.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a drag coefficient of 0.27.
•The Hyundai Genesis has a 52/48 front/rear weight distribution.
•Hyundai says the Genesis has more interior volume than a BMW 7 Series.
•The 4.6-liter V-8 engine in the Hyundai Genesis 4.6 was named one of the “10 Best Engines” by Ward’s Auto World.
•The wealthy and cultured, but evil, mother-in-law character on the Korean drama “You Are My Destiny” drives a Hyundai Genesis.
Ratings for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
More Photos of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
More Information on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
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I find the tracking at highway speeds a little twicthy especially in a little cross wind. V6 has plenty of power..
-- Posted by Jim F on 4/15/2009 5:31:00 PM
.Just bought a 2009 Hyundia Genesis 3.8 with package 2# of options. This is my 2nd Hyundia. I had the car for 2 years. It was a GREAT car, all I did was change the oil. My new Genesis has 875 miles and so far it is a joy to drive.Have gotten 27 mpg.
-- Posted by c herkner on 4/19/2009 5:31:00 PM
Got my 3.8 Hyundia Genesis on April 11 2009. Had a Hyundia SUV for 2 years, would not have gotten an expensive car like the Genesis unless I had experence with Hyundia products. My SUV was GREAT all I did was change the oil.The Genesis is wonderful. Getting 27 mpg and got 31 mpg on a trip this past week. Looked at ALL the competition BMW (way over priced) M-B (also over priced and lots of repairs) Lexus 350(nice but small) Maxima (ok but not a Genesis)
-- Posted by c herkner on 5/12/2009 4:37:00 PM
V8 with Tech is very nice, but make sure you test drive it on rough roads - the suspension may not be what you are used too.
-- Posted by Greg Carper on 5/10/2009 7:58:00 AM
I have purchased a 2009 Genesis 4.6 based on the hype in the Media, It is advertised as Luxury car but the tires that comes from the MFG is the worst I ever had, had to replace all of them to Yokahama tires...had constantly tire pressure alarm and one flat under 1200 miles....
-- Posted by Anonymous on 9/21/2009 9:36:00 PM
I am an owner of 2009 genesis 4.6 ...this car comes with the cheapest tires very frustrating tire pressure alarms on the dashboard..had to replace all tires to Yokohama tires. Your life is riding on these tires don't take chances.
-- Posted by Anonymous on 9/21/2009 9:47:00 PM
i know this car for long time because i was living in Korea,,it is the best,i love it.
-- Posted by jehad yosef on 3/27/2009 8:47:00 PM
purchased a GENESIS 3.8 IN JUNE 2009 ,all 4 tires have been warned of Low pressure the tpms drives me crazy .Ilove the spaciousness .We traded my husband!s TOYOTA SUPRA with no regrets.
-- Posted by C C ubberley on 1/29/2010 11:23:00 PM
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