2014 Hyundai Genesis Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Okay, so you want to drive like a sport without paying like a sport. Check out the 2014 Hyundai Genesis. Though rumored to be on the way out in the not-too-distant future, this full-size 5-seat sedan, introduced amid a quasi-frenzied media blitz in 2009, has traditionally offered luxury appointments at a family-friendly price. And with a trunk capacity of 15.9 cubic feet, this spiffy 4-door will let you pack all that luggage for the vacation you earned by purchasing this latest iteration Genesis rather than those mega-MSRP Beemers, Benzes or Lexuses (Lexi?) that require patent leather shoes just to kick the tires. Unfortunately, this high-end Hyundai lacks the split-folding rear seats the others carry but, silver-lining-wise, might help keep checked baggage to a minimum.
Anyhow, this value-laden Hyundai sedan comes in 2 well-equipped trims, the 3.8 and the 5.0 R-Spec, with each sporting a few minor additions for 2014, including, among other things, no-cost extended BlueLink/Assurance Connected Care (emergency assistance) coverage, adaptive high-intensity-discharge headlights, upgraded electric power steering and, for the 5.0 R-Spec, a heated steering wheel.
It may be noted that both trims get their respective monikers from the particular engine displacement they flaunt, with the Genesis 3.8 sporting, obviously, a 3.8-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT) V6 powerplant that mates with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Look for 333 hp and 291 lb-ft of torque from this peppy 6-banger, with mileage estimated at 18 mpg city/27 highway.
The power-proclaiming Genesis 5.0 R-Spec, meantime, packs a 5.0-liter V8, also boasting VVT, and also hooked to the 8-speed shiftable automatic. Expect 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque from this hefty V8, but mileage dutifully suffers a bit at 15/23.
Standard features gracing the Genesis 3.8 sedan include 18-inch alloy wheels (new for 2014) and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, while leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, not to mention leather and simulated accents all grace the roomy cabin. Cruise control is, of course, standard, as are tilt-wheel steering, a remote garage door opener, dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth hands-free calling. Entertainment, meantime, is offered via the standard single-CD player with 7 speakers, satellite radio and an iPod-ready USB connection.
Upping not only the agility and power ante, but exterior bling as well, the 5.0 R-Spec adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof and power-folding outside mirrors. Inside, look for such standard add-ons as premium leather upholstery, upgraded BlueLink/Assurance Connected Care infotainment and emergency assistance technology, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and memory for driver's seat and mirror settings. Delivered telescoping tilt-wheel steering is also unique to the flagship 5.0 R-Spec, as are upgraded cabin accents, the new heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and a 528-watt premium Lexicon 17-speaker stereo boasting Surround Sound, a 7-inch touchscreen and NavTraffic satellite radio.
The Genesis 3.8 is eligible for a number of techno-goodies that come standard in the 5.0 R-Spec, while both trims can be equipped with a number of dealer-installed accessories such as splash guards and added cargo management tools.
Finally, the 2014 Genesis lineup sports 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and active front headrests. Again, daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights, not to mention turn-signal-integrated mirrors, are standard across the board, as is a remote antitheft alarm. For 2014, the 5.0 R-Spec also totes standard adaptive high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights that are optional for its 3.8 sibling.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
