Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is an all-new model. It's Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive luxury car for the U.S. market.

• Smooth and powerful engines, comfortable ride, features and options galore, good value for the money.

• Lacks brand cachet, no all-wheel-drive option, rear seat does not fold down.

User Reviews:

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  Even better than all the hype! - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By SkinnyLawyer - September 15 - 10:33 am

  Never thought Id buy a Hyundai. But I gave up my BMW 3-series for the Genesis, and I am extremely satisfied. Far more luxury and better craftsmanship. The extra cost of the BMW is only for the slight handling edge on the track and for the bragging rights; I need neither. I put 3,000 miles on my Genesis in just two weeks. Every mile adds to the satisfaction. Absolutely no complaints. If the Genesiss reliability is closer to that of the modern-day Sonata and Azera rather than the 86 Excel, thats all Ill need! Had just spent 3 months in Seoul, and was impressed with the Koreans fast- developing economy, technologies, and mentalities. The Genesis personifies them all.

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  Exceeds Expectations at Every Level - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By Jim P. - September 9 - 8:56 pm

  This is a perfect value proposition for a person who in the 80s and 90s drove Lincoln Town Cars and since 1998 a flawless Infiniti Q-45. I like quiet comfort and no mechanical problems, and so far so good. The Genesis has the exterior styling of much more expensive BMW and Lexus sedans and the interior is roomier than the Town Cars and the Q. The back seat leg room is amazing and without skimping on trunk space. The trunk is half again larger than the Q. The V6 has plenty of power and the transmission is as smooth as can be. My mileage depends on the brand of gas, and I get 29 mpg on brand name regular, and 25.5 on off-brand, a 10% trade off. The Q was 20 mpg on premium.

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  luxury car benchmark - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By JerryBunz25 - August 28 - 4:00 am

  I am only 19 years of age but I know cars. My parents have leased several BMWs which i have driven. I decided to purchase the Genesis because of all that you get for the money. The 4.8 Genesis has 7 series luxury, 5 series performance, for a 3 series price. The pickup is better than the Cadillac CTS, BMW 3 and 5 series, MB C, E, and CLK class, and Lexus IS, ES, GS, and is even compared to the LS, 7 series, and S-class. This car will be remembered for years to come. A true collectors item an the age where collector cars have died out since the 1970s. I will definitely keep this car looking good and running well to keep value high.

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  Jittery suspension - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By Mike - August 2 - 5:03 am

  Have owned my 4.6 for four months. it is a great car and excellent value for the money compared to MB,BMW and Lexus. Ive put 6500 miles on the car and the only thing that I dont like about the car is the jittery, bumpy ride on uneven roads, it is fine on the highways and on smooth streets. I live in South Florida and the secondary roads here are pretty good compared to areas that get bad weather, however any imperfection on a road and this car goes into convulsions. Ive complained to the dealer and basically the said there is nothing they can do about it.

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  Makes a long commute a joy - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By ShoNuff - July 11 - 4:40 pm

  This is my first luxury vehicle, just coming out of a 96 Maxima SE. Test drove the 2009 Maxima, 2008 Acura TL, and the Genesis. The Genesis outclassed them all, so I ended up buying a V6 w/Tech Package. The features on this car are an incredible value even though I still shudder when I think about how much higher my loan is on this car. Great ride - kind of similar to my fathers 2001 BMW 528i, but more smooth overall. Definitely not as mushy as a Lexus, but not as punishing as a Beemer. Great looking car, too - Ive gotten a lot of rave reviews of the cars looks and disbelief when I tell them "Its a Hyundai." All-around excellent car.

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  Haunting noise - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By Dave - June 17 - 3:46 am

  Ive had mine a couple of months now and 5000 miles. Two issues,,The speedometer reads about 10% fast. I hate doing math while I drive and I dont like knowing the odometer showing 10% more miles than actual, not to mention the gas mileage indication is also overstated. I also hear a faint "knocking" sound at 1900 rpm just before shifting. Seems to have changed somewhat after the recall reprogram. Dealer has been unable to assist with either problem. Anyone out there having similar issues?

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  Who needs a BMW 7?? - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By mn778 - June 15 - 5:13 pm

  Ive owned bmers since 89. Just had my 05 745 turned in and said goodbye! The Genesis is every bit the luxo ride. The V6 is faster than my 745 was. Every day I fall further in love with it. The tech package is great[much easier than the i Drive!] Best thing is I can buy two genesiss for the price of a loaded 7! Great Car.

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  Great ride for the road warrior - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By Chitown Sales Guy - June 6 - 7:10 pm

  I was looking at Maxima and CTS and heard about the Genesis---took a look, a drive and was sold. Throttle is a bit sluggy off the line, but punch it a little and she zooms up to speed with very smooth shifting and great tracking- sound system is superior, hand free phone at HWY speed sounds great to callers, this is a great car and a great value- time will tell if the abundance of plastic parts will hold up and I noticed that the rear wheel wells are lined with some type of fibrous cladding- hope it holds up well to Chicago winter- all in all, this has been a joy to drive, and I am constantly getting the thumbs up from other drivers- this car is becoming the hot ride of the season.

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  excited - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By sonia adams - April 7 - 7:43 pm

  My husband bought me this car for my birthday and now he wants to buy him one. We own several cars but I have to say this is the best looking car we have driven. I traded in my 300 for the technology packet. I test drove a Benz, infiniti and several others this car beat them all. Dont let the name Hyundai fool you will love this car

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  Genesis - 2009 Hyundai Genesis
  By bernie ruddock - April 3 - 8:20 pm

  I ordered the Genesis 3.8 (V6) with the level 2 package (sun roof, Lexicon radio, 18" wheels etc.), not the Tech package. I love the car! I changed the Hyundai logo to the Genesis "wing" on the rear, wheels and front hood. Have 2500 miles on the car after driving from Florida to New Jersey.