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The Genesis sedan now features a more aggressive grille design, along with an updated front fascia as a whole, including LED-accented headlamps. Continuing along the exterior of the vehicle, a new sporty rocker panel design has been implemented, along with a new, brushed aluminum finish on the window surround.
The 3.8 V6 also sees the addition of direct injection technology, which boosts power from 290 to 333 horsepower, along with a torque increase from 264 lb-ft to 291 lb-ft.
The refreshed Genesis sedan rides on new 17-inch alloy wheels for the 3.8 model, and the interior features new interior woodgrain colors for the black, beige and saddle leather interiors. Exterior changes are rounded out with the addition of a new color – Twilight Blue Pearl, which replaces Sapphire Blue Pearl.
The chassis is also refined, with the rear stabilizer bar being increased from 17 to 18 mm. Braking was improved with the front rotors growing from 12.6-inches to 13-inches, as well as the addition of higher performance four-piston calipers.
Like the 3.8-liter V6, the mid-grade 4.6-liter V8 sees the replacement of the six-speed automatic with an eight-speed unit, resulting in highway fuel economy being raised from 25 to 26 miles per gallon Stepping up to the 3.8 Premium Package will also add power-folding exterior mirrors, heated rear seats and console controls. The Premium Package also adds a rearview camera, DVD navigation, seven-inch touchscreen, XM NavTraffic and 18-inch Hyper Silver split-spoke alloy wheels.
This model features a brand-new 5.0-liter V8 that boasts 429 horsepower and 379 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful Hyundai engine ever produced.