Next-gen Hyundai Genesis spied for the first time

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Hyundai, Luxury



Don't let those Kias in the back of this photo fool you - the camouflaged car you're looking at here is the next-generation Hyundai Genesis. Remember, we've already seen Kia's new rear-wheel-drive flagship - the oh-so-suavely named Quoris - so this big roller is indeed the successor to Hyundai's Genesis sedan.

Codenamed "DH," the Genesis will ride on an updated version of Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive architecture, though as we've reported several times, all-wheel drive is also likely in the cards for the new model. Other DH enhancements will be the shedding of some weight - as much as a couple hundred pounds - and a sportier tuning.

Design wise, the new Genesis will get a much sleeker, more upscale look - something that's evident even with all of the camo glued to this test car. Up front there are revised LED running lamps, swoopier styling, and more elegant taillamps out back.

Powertrain options aren't expected to change too much, with the 3.8-liter V6 and 5.0-liter V8 carrying over with only some simple massaging. Eight-speed automatic transmissions will be fitted across the board (like they are now), though a rumored ten-speed automatic 'box is even said to be in the works.

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[Ruissimo]

Really loving the proportions of this car...

 

[car nut56]

There is a Korean Website, www.kksstudio.com, that has obvious drawings of the new
2014 Genesis. I also found one photo of the front at another website. Here is what is
out there as of 12/21/12. Perhaps I should have waited for this one to come out instead
of purchasing my 2012 3.8 premium package car, but I also like what I have. Still, I
predict that the new car will not be welcomed by the Japanese or the Germans.....

 

[CC4.6]

Wow! I like it.

Certainly worth waiting another year for.

 

[DeMAN]

There is a Korean Website, www.kksstudio.com, that has obvious drawings of the new
2014 Genesis. I also found one photo of the front at another website. Here is what is
out there as of 12/21/12. Perhaps I should have waited for this one to come out instead
of purchasing my 2012 3.8 premium package car, but I also like what I have. Still, I
predict that the new car will not be welcomed by the Japanese or the Germans.....

Hope not. Thats straight up coping an audi front and bmw side and back.

 

[PMCErnie]

Hope not. Thats straight up coping an audi front and bmw side and back.

Yeah, I sure would hate to lose my current Benz front end and BMW rear look.

 

[xiaphin]

Not digging it. Has lost the originality that made the Genesis stand out from the crowd. Looks more like a Kia optima rear end. Side note anyone notice how the new Honda Accord has copied the Genesis taillights almost to a t?