2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Preview

Fast Facts:

• Debuts Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design philosophy

• Improved interior materials in larger cabin

• Carryover engines and 8-speed automatic transmission

• Optional multi-mode AWD system

• Upgraded suspension, steering systems

• New safety and infotainment technologies

Introduction

With the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan, the automaker appears poised to compete head-to-head with traditional midsize luxury sedans, and at a relative bargain of a price. Hyundai isn't shy about naming the cars it sees as the new 2015 Genesis Sedan's competitive targets: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti Q70, Lexus GS, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Exterior Features

Hyundai calls the 2015 Genesis Sedan's design "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0," implying that the crisper look will be applied to the rest of the lineup as vehicles are redesigned in coming years. Indeed, the automaker plainly states that the redesigned 2015 Sonata will draw its appearance from the approach. Primary tenets of Hyundai's new look include fluid aesthetics, premium ambience, and modern interpretations of traditional brand elements.

In addition to the new styling language, the redesigned 2015 Genesis Sedan's underlying structure employs high-strength steel to a greater degree, and Hyundai says this new car's body rigidity surpasses that of the BMW 5 Series.

Interior Features

Hyundai is going for an open feel with the new Genesis Sedan's interior, which features simplified switchgear, a more intuitive control layout, improved storage solutions, more flexible cupholders, and other user-friendly changes. Also, at 123 cu. ft. of interior volume, the new Genesis is larger inside than its primary midsize luxury sedan competitors, Hyundai claims.

Hyundai says it has made great strides to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness in the new 2015 Genesis Sedan, and that it has paid close attention to detail with regard to interior materials, texture, and color in order to improve quality. As an example, Hyundai says the Genesis Sedan's cabin is trimmed using real wood and genuine aluminum.

Optional Features

Hyundai is offering a long list of safety-related and infotainment upgrades for the 2015 Genesis Sedan, discussed in the sections that follow. Additionally, this new midsize luxury sedan will be offered with rear side window shades, a panoramic sunroof, and larger 19-inch aluminum wheels.

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