2009 Hyundai Genesis
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When the news first broke two years ago that Hyundai would be bringing a 350 plus horsepower, rear wheel drive, full-size luxury sedan to market, the first thought that crossed my mind was...I'll believe it when I see it. Jumping from affordable small and mid-sized sedans to the ultra competitive luxury market would be no easy feat and Hyundai was aiming right at all of them, from BMW and Mercedes to Lexus and Infiniti. Fast forward to today, the Korean auto maker has delivered on its promise. At quick glance, you can easily mistake the 2009 Hyundai Genesis for any E-Class Mercedes. Yes, I said Mercedes! Sharing a similar looking front grill and a sleek exterior body, the Genesis absolutely fits in with the luxury class of vehicles. And...with the Genesis Coupe now hitting dealerships, combined with the industry-leading warranty and buy back program, Hyundai's future is perhaps brighter than any other auto maker.
The DRIVE – First Impression
Because the Genesis is all-new and this is our initial review, I spent my first ten minutes just looking at the exterior of the car before ...