Hyundai Genesis

Second generation
Second generation
Overview
Model code	DH
Also called	Genesis G80 (facelift; 2016–2020)
Production	November 2013–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis); 2016–March 30, 2020 (as Genesis G80)
Model years	2015–2016; 2017–2020 (as Genesis G80)
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan ; Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) (2016–2017)
Designer	Casey Hyun; Jun Ho Kim (2011); Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai M2 Platform
Related	Genesis G90/EQ900 (HI); Kia K9/K900/Quoris (RJ)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 3.0 L Lambda II GDi V6; 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6; 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6; 5.0 L Tau GDi V8;
Transmission	8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,010 mm (118.5 in)
Length	4,990 mm (196.5 in)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight	1,880–2,060 kg (4,145–4,542 lb)

First generation
First generation
	2009 Hyundai Genesis (US)
Overview
Model code	BH
Also called	Hyundai Rohens (China)
Production	2008–2013
Model years	2009–2014
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan
Designer	John Krsteski
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai M1 Platform
Related	Hyundai Genesis Coupe; Hyundai Equus/Centennial (VI); Kia K9/K900/Quoris (KH)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6; 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6; 3.8 L Lambda II MPi V6; 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6; 4.6 L Tau MPi V8; 5.0 L Tau GDi V8;
Transmission	6-speed Aisin B-600 automatic; 6-speed ZF 6HP 26 automatic; 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,935 mm (115.6 in)
Length	4,975 mm (195.9 in) (2009–2011); 4,985 mm (196.3 in) (2012–2014)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in) (2009–2011); 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (2012–2014)
Curb weight	1,700–1,870 kg (3,748–4,123 lb)

Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Genesis
	2015 Hyundai Genesis (DH)
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Production	2008–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis); 2016–2020 (as Genesis G80)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
Successor	Genesis G80

The Hyundai Genesis is a executive car made by Hyundai. from 2008 to 2016. The Genesis was available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in China. The first Generation was sold as Hyundai Rohens.

First generation (BH; 2008)

The first generation of the Genesis was introduced in 2008. It was designed as a luxury sedan to compete with other brands like BMW. It came with different engine options, including a V6 and V8 engine. The car received good reviews for its performance, safety, and value. It was produced until 2013.

Second generation (DH; 2013)

In 2013, the second generation of the Genesis was launched. It had a new design and improved features. The car was available with engines such as the 3.8-liter V6 and the 5.0-liter V8.

Discontinuation

In 2016, Hyundai stopped making the Hyundai Genesis. The second generation of the car was renamed the Genesis G80. This was part of Hyundai's plan to make Genesis a separate brand for luxury cars. The Genesis G80 continued to be sold as part of the new Genesis Motor brand.

References

↑ "Hyundai New Genesis Enjoys Hot Sales". Korea Economic Daily. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013.
↑ "Avtotor began to produce three Hyundai cars". Wroom.ru. Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
↑ Kennedy, Ewan (1 July 2014). "2015 Hyundai Genesis review". CarsGuide. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
↑ "Design number: 001399810-0001". Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market. 23 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.

[1] "Hyundai New Genesis Enjoys Hot Sales". Korea Economic Daily. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013.

[2] "Avtotor began to produce three Hyundai cars". Wroom.ru. Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.

[3] Kennedy, Ewan (1 July 2014). "2015 Hyundai Genesis review". CarsGuide. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.

[4] "Design number: 001399810-0001". Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market. 23 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.