Genesis is known for great luxury cars that are both affordable and reliable.
Who Makes Genesis Cars?
Genesis cars are made by Hyundai. The Hyundai Motor Company is one of South Korea's largest and most respected auto manufacturers.
In 2015, Hyundai launched Genesis as its luxury vehicle division because they wanted to compete with premium brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus.
Genesis Sedans
G70 - Compact Luxury Sedan
The G70 is Genesis' compact sedan. It is a luxury sedan that definitely holds its own against other popular luxury compacts like BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. Engine options include a 2.5L four-cylinder or a 3.3L twin-turbo V6.
The Genesis G70 measures about 184.4 inches in length, 72.8 inches in width, and 55.1 inches in height. It has a wheelbase of 111.6 inches. It is a compact yet spacious sedan.
There are 4 trim options - 2.5T Standard, 2.5T Sport Prestige, 3.3T Sport Advanced, and 3.3T Sport Prestige.
With an entry level price of $42,000, the G70 is a luxury sedan worth checking out!
G80 - Midsize Luxury Sedan
To compete in the midsize luxury car market, the Genesis G80 was released in 2016 as a standalone Genesis model (it originally debuted as the Hyundai Genesis in 2008). Over the years, the G80 has evolved and now competes with the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Engine options include a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder or a powerful 3.5L twin-turbo V6.
The Genesis G80 is approximately 197 inches long, 75.8 inches wide, and 57.7 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 125.2 inches.
There are 3 trim options for the G80 - 2.5T Standard, 2.5T Advanced, and 3.5T Sport.
The G80 has a starting price of $54,000.
G90 - Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Genesis' full-size luxury car is the G90. The car is designed to compete with Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. It was first introduced in 2017 and has evolved into a top luxury full-size sedan.
Dimensions include a length of 207.7 inches, width of 76 inches, and height of 58.9 inches. It has a 125.2-inch wheelbase.
The G90 is available in two trims: the 3.5T AWD and the 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD.
Genesis G90 starts at $89,700 for the 3.5T AWD trim but the more powerful 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD begins at $100,000.
Genesis SUVS
GV60 - Compact Electric SUV
The Genesis GV60 is a compact electric SUV that is built on Hyundai's E-GMP platform.
The GV60 measures approximately 177.8 inches in length, 74.4 inches in width, and 62.4 inches in height. It has a wheelbase of 114.2 inches.
The GV60 comes in 2 trims - Advanced AWD (314 horsepower) and Performance AWD (429 horsepower). With the Performance AWD, you can go as high as 483 hp if you use the Boost Mode for short bursts of speed.
The GV60 is one of the most innovative EVs on the market with cool features like facial recognition, fingerprint authentication, and more.
The Genesis GV60 starts at $52,350 for the Advanced AWD trim, while the Performance AWD trim can cost you as much as $69,900, depending on options and packages.
GV70 - Compact luxury SUV
The Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury SUV that rivals more expensive European competitors. It comes with two engine options - a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 that produces 300 horsepower, and a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that delivers 375 horsepower.
The GV70 is about 185.6 inches long, 75.2 inches wide, and 64.2 inches high. Its wheelbase is 113.2 inches
Trim options include 2.5T Standard, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Sport, and 3.5T Sport Prestige
With a starting price of $46,500, the G70 is less expensive than many of its competitors.
GV80 - Midsize luxury SUV
The GV80 is Genesis's standout midsize luxury SUV.
It offers 2 engine options. So you can either go with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 that produces 300 horsepower, or a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that delivers 375 horsepower.
The GV80 is about 194.7 inches long, 77.8 inches wide, and 67.5 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.3 inches.
The Genesis GV80 offers a total of seven trim options:
- 5 trims with the 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine (2.5T Standard, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Prestige, 2.5T Advanced AWD and 2.5T Prestige AWD).
- 2 trims with the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine (3.5T Advanced AWD and 3.5T Prestige AWD).
The starting price for the Genesis GV80 is $57,700 for the base 2.5T Standard trim but fully loaded 3.5T Prestige models can cost you over $75,000.
Genesis Electric Cars
If you love electric vehicles, there are a couple of EVs in the Genesis lineup worth checking out.
They include:
GV60 - A compact electric SUV
Electrified G80 - The electric version of the G80 Sedan
Electrified GV70 - The electric version of the GV70 SUV
Conclusion
So there you have it - a look at Genesis' lineup of vehicles! Whether you prefer a compact, mid-size, or full-size sedan or SUV, or you're eco-conscious and prefer an electric vehicle, Genesis has something for every driver.
