Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai Genesis
2015 Hyundai Genesis (DH)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2008–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis)
2016–2020 (as Genesis G80)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
SuccessorGenesis G80

The Hyundai Genesis (Korean: 현대 제네시스) is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company over two generations from 2008 until 2016, before it was renamed the Genesis G80. It is a five-passenger, four-door, rear- or all-wheel-drive sedan.

Introduced in concept form at the 2007 New York International Auto Show,[1] and internally designated as the BH model, the Genesis was expected to cost $533 million to develop.[2] Hyundai began marketing the first generation Genesis worldwide (except in Europe) in 2008 as a "premium sports sedan".[3] The second generation Genesis (model DH) debuted in Seoul, Korea in November 2013[4][5] followed by the 2014 North American International Auto Show[6] and Toronto Auto Show.[7]

On 4 November 2015, Hyundai announced that the name Genesis and Hyundai's second generation luxury model would move to a new and separate luxury division, Genesis Motor.[8][9] The Genesis — as a Hyundai model — was replaced in actuality in 2017 when the second generation Hyundai Genesis was renamed the G80.[10] The move followed the model's success in the luxury market, paired with consumer acceptance of the Genesis nameplate.[11]

  1. ^ "Hyundai Comes Out Swinging for Genesis". Insideline.com. 4 February 2008.
  2. ^ Olsen, Kelly (8 January 2008). "South Korea's Hyundai Motor launches Genesis luxury car in foray into high-end market". SignonSanDiego.com.
  3. ^ "2009 Hyundai Genesis". NCTD.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
  4. ^ All The News, Pictures And Videos Of The All-New Hyundai Genesis
  5. ^ "Hyundai Motor Stages World Premiere of All-New Genesis Premium Sedan in the Korean Market". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  6. ^ 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan can be yours for under $40K
  7. ^ Toronto Auto Show brings 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan to Canada Archived 7 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Hyundai spins off Genesis luxury brand, promises six new models by 2020 - CNET". CNET. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  9. ^ "LUXURY EVOLVED, GENESIS". genesis.com. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  10. ^ Kim, Sohee (4 November 2015). "Hyundai launches Genesis premium car brand in bid to end profit skid". Reuters. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  11. ^ "Hyundai Accelerates Genesis into Its Own Luxury Brand". Yahoo!. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.

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