For its 2015 redesign, Hyundai sent the Genesis luxury car back for more fitness training and delivered a competitor that's more refined and fun to drive than the original.
Known for being a great value, financially the Genesis continues to be an enticing value proposition. Adding all-wheel drive is a key feature in this category. Buyers interested in rocket-ship acceleration can also choose the 420-hp, V8-powered Genesis 5.0, although it comes only with rear-wheel drive. Handling is respectable too.
Shoppers will find Genesis solidly delivers on substance. It's very quiet and rides comfortably. The sedan also has a spacious cabin, a smooth and punchy powertrain, as well as fairly easy to use controls.
The Genesis also offers a suite of advanced safety features, including lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. That said, we found its Lane Keep Assist system to be so overzealous we wanted to shut it off immediately to quell the frequent alerts.
Factor in a luxurious interior and the Genesis proves to be a compelling alternative to the traditional prestige brands.