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"  On-Sale Date: Late April 2014 Base Price: $38,950 to $52,450 Competitors: Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS, Cadillac CTS Powertrains: 3.8-liter V-6, 311 hp, 293 lb-ft; 8-speed automatic; RWD or AWD; 5.0-liter V-8, 420 hp, 383 lb-ft; 8-speed automatic; RWD EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18/29 (V-6 RWD); 16/25 (V-6 AWD); 15/23 (V-8 RWD) Underpinned with a new, stiffer body structure, the 2015 Genesis enjoys a few tweaks compared with its predecessor. The wheelbase is almost 3 inches longer to provide more usable space, particularly for rear-seat passengers. Engine choices are the same as before, but the V-6 model gets optional all-wheel drive. It&amp;#039;s a responsive AWD system with an electronically activated transfer case that can apply up to 90 percent of torque to the front wheels (in very low-traction conditions).  Three driving modes\u2014ECO, normal, and sport\u2014allow for a range of suspension firmness and drivetrain responsiveness. Sadly, the three modes are a package deal; you can&amp;#039;t mix and match the softer suspension with the sportier drivetrain, for example. Also, you can&amp;#039;t get the V-8 with all-wheel drive. At least not yet.  The design has gotten a conservative update, with a massive new grille to replace the previous model&amp;#039;s dental work. Otherwise, designers have erred on the side of safety, with an aggressive front overhang adding punch to its otherwise familiar look.  The new Genesis gets a wider range of comfort and tech features, including paddle shifters for the eight-speed transmission, smart cruise control, active lane-holding assistance, a backup camera with a cross-traffic alert system, an easy-to-read head-up display, and an optional 9.2-inch LCD navigation screen. One cool feature: The HVAC system has a CO2 sensor under the glove compartment to monitor carbon dioxide levels. When the amount reaches 2000 ppm, the system automatically brings in more outside air. As the story goes, a Hyundai engineer in Korea came up with the idea after starting to feel drowsy at the wheel. The driving character is big improvement over the previous model. Hyundai enlisted engineers from Lotus engineering to provide subjective feedback and tune the car&amp;#039;s driving dynamics. The relationship appears to have worked, as the previously vague sedan has come into clearer focus on the road. Steering feel is vastly improved over the first-generation car despite the move from hydraulic boost to electronic. Engineers say they put considerable effort into tuning the assist motor, which is mounted at the steering rack, not at the console, where such systems can accentuate a disconnected feel.  The new Genesis also enjoys a better balance between body control and ride comfort. Shock damping in the base model feels better balanced in both loading directions, and even more so with the optional adaptive shocks available in the V-8. That system provides independent control between sides to split damping force during cornering and right-to-left transitions. The overall feel is on the firm side, and there&amp;#039;s more suspension travel than before, which has improved the way the Genesis soaks up roadway imperfections.  The new Genesis is catching up to the competition in driving feel, luxury-car fit and finish, and driver-assistance technologies\u2014no small feat for such a young automaker. While it has yet to emerge with its own distinctive driving character, the Genesis has come a long way since the first generation, much of it due to more focused tuning of dynamic systems.  While buyers of the first one may have been &amp;quot;surprised it was a Hyundai,&amp;quot; this version feels like more of a competitor in the fierce, $50,000-sedan market. At the lower end, Genesis delivers significant value-for-dollar, though it may be a tougher sell as a specced-up model in the $60,000 range, where its tech lags a bit behind (albeit pricier) competitors. Still, the Genesis is becoming more comfortable in its own skin. As a luxury car, it splits the difference between BMW-style sport luxury and Lexus-style pampering. And more importantly for Hyundai, the Genesis is becoming the kind of platform from which advanced features can begin to trickle down to the rest of its line. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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