Initial Quality – The Hyundai Genesis is a new model and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

Performance and Design – The Hyundai Genesis is a new model and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout Study.

Predicted Reliability – The Hyundai Genesis is a new model and has not yet been included in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. However, based upon the performance of all Hyundai models during the past three years in both our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability studies, the Genesis receives a Predicted Reliability Power Circle Rating of 2 out of 5.

Fuel Economy – EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis are 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway with the standard 3.8-liter V-6 engine. When equipped with the optional 4.6-liter V-8 engine, the Genesis receives EPA estimates of 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway. During our test driving, the Genesis V-6 averaged 19.9 mpg.

Safety – The 2009 Hyundai Genesis gets 5-star crash test ratings for frontal and side impact protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and also receives a rare 5-star rollover rating from the NHTSA. The Hyundai Genesis had not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when this review was published.

Environment – According to the EPA, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis consumes 16.3 barrels of petroleum annually with the V-6 engine and 18 barrels of petroleum annually with the V-8 engine, resulting in carbon footprint ratings of 8.7 tons and 9.6 tons of air pollution per year, respectively. Regardless of engine choice, the Hyundai Genesis receives a national air pollution score of 6 out of 10, and a California/New England score of 7 out of 10.