Video: Hyundai Genesis Street Races a BMW 530i

With all that talk about the Hyundai Genesis being an economical alternative to the BMW 5-Series, a street race between the two mid-size sedans was bound to happen somewhere. The poster of the video that was shot in Korea, supports that a Korean-spec Genesis BH330 equipped with a262Hp 3.3 V6 engine managed to win a BMW 530i (3.0 straight-six with 272Hp) in a head-to-head street race. At least

Video: Hyundai Genesis Street Races a BMW 530i

With all that talk about the Hyundai Genesis being an economical alternative to the BMW 5-Series, a street race between the two mid-size sedans was bound to happen somewhere. The poster of the video that was shot in Korea, supports that a Korean-spec Genesis BH330 equipped with a262Hp 3.3 V6 engine managed to win a BMW 530i (3.0 straight-six with 272Hp) in a head-to-head street race. At least

Video: Hyundai Genesis Street Races a BMW 530i

With all that talk about the Hyundai Genesis being an economical alternative to the BMW 5-Series, a street race between the two mid-size sedans was bound to happen somewhere. The poster of the video that was shot in Korea, supports that a Korean-spec Genesis BH330 equipped with a262Hp 3.3 V6 engine managed to win a BMW 530i (3.0 straight-six with 272Hp) in a head-to-head street race. At least

2009 Hyundai Genesis Priced from $33,000

Even though Hyundai didn't deliver its promise for a sub- $30,000 sticker nevertheless, the all-new Genesis is more than competitively priced at $33,000 for the the entry-level 290Hp V6 model -about the same as the BMW 328i ($32,400), and at $38,000 for the top-of-the range 375Hp V8 version.When referring to the new Genesis, Hyundai’s people like to describe it as "a car the size of the BMW 7

2009 Hyundai Genesis Priced from $33,000

Even though Hyundai didn't deliver its promise for a sub- $30,000 sticker nevertheless, the all-new Genesis is more than competitively priced at $33,000 for the the entry-level 290Hp V6 model -about the same as the BMW 328i ($32,400), and at $38,000 for the top-of-the range 375Hp V8 version.When referring to the new Genesis, Hyundai’s people like to describe it as "a car the size of the BMW 7

2009 Hyundai Genesis Priced from $33,000

Even though Hyundai didn't deliver its promise for a sub- $30,000 sticker nevertheless, the all-new Genesis is more than competitively priced at $33,000 for the the entry-level 290Hp V6 model -about the same as the BMW 328i ($32,400), and at $38,000 for the top-of-the range 375Hp V8 version.When referring to the new Genesis, Hyundai’s people like to describe it as "a car the size of the BMW 7

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Brand New Hyundai Genesis Sedans Get a Bit Too Intimate...

Yes, accidents can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Still, and even though we’re not exactly sure how the sliver 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan fell off from the transport truck onto its blue-colored sibling somewhere in Korea, we certainly wouldn’t want to be in the driver’s shoes when he called in to report the incident… -More images of the accident after the jump Pics: Zeanon

Question: Why Didn’t Hyundai Add Its Name or Logo On The Genesis’ Front-End?

We know that many of you are baffled with Hyundai’s decision to avoid adding any logo or emblem whatsoever on the US spec Genesis’ front-end (click here for image gallery). What we don’t know is why Hyundai took that decision, especially since the Korean version of the Genesis received its own, specially designed emblem (see emblem here and pictures of the sedan here). Until someone talks to the

Video: Hyundai Genesis Driving Scenes & Details

Using the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-series and Lexus GS as the engineering (and design…) benchmarks for their luxury sedan program, Hyundai created their first rear-wheel-drive sedan that will initially be available only in the N. American and Asian markets. The Genesis is offered with a choice of three engine units, a 3.3-liter V6, 3.8-liter V6 and the brand new 4.6-liter Tau V8, with prices

Hyundai’s Sub $30k Genesis Sedan: Details & High-Res Pics Of US Version

The Korean carmaker came out with official details and images on the N. American version of its all-new luxury sedan that will make its premiere at the Detroit Show this Sunday. Although the rear-wheel drive Genesis will compete against the 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder versions of cars like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and Infiniti M, it will carry a much lower sticker, with

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan High-Res Images

We just acquired the high-resolution images from Hyundai’s Genesis test drive preview for the Korean media. In a months time we’ll have the chance to see the US version of the all-new Hyundai Genesis at the 2008 Detroit Show. The new mid-sized luxury sedan features a rear wheel drive architecture and numerous technical innovations, including the new Tau 4.6-litre V8 engine which will deliver 375

2009 Hyundai Genesis Video Release

The production version of Hyundai’s Genesis luxury sedan was officially unveiled this week at the carmaker’s research and development centre in South Korea. Adopting a rear wheel drive architecture, the Genesis will be offered with a choice of Hyundai’s 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter V-6 Lambda engines along with the all-new 4.6-liter V8 Tau unit that delivers 375 HP. Note that the Genesis featured in

2008 Hyundai Genesis Sedan - First Official Image

Hyundai’s all-new Genesis luxury sedan was unveiled at its home market today, prior to the car’s public debut which will take place in Detroit in January 2008. Despite the fact that Hyundai has yet to issue a press release for the event, the first official image of the Korean market Genesis found its way into the internet this morning. There’s nothing more we can say about the Genesis’ 5-Series

Hyundai Unveils Genesis Emblem And Details On Engine Units

The bad news is that Hyundai unveiled this Genesis emblem consisting of the Genesis logotype set in a black hexagonal shield framed by a pair of wings. The good news is that the pictured emblem will only be applied to the Korean and Chinese markets… According to the Korean carmaker, the wings, executed in hyper-metallic silver, “symbolize the spirit of flight and soaring above it all”. -Continued

Hyundai Genesis V8 Sedan Scooped Undisguised... Again

Judging from the sheer quantity of these new “spy” pictures that circulated into the net, the Korean carmaker doesn’t seem to care anymore if anyone sees the Genesis Sedan before its official debut which is scheduled for the 2008 Detroit Show next January. We’ve already seen its BMW 5-Series inspired exterior, but what hadn’t seen up until know were details of the interior. Without doubt, what