Hyundai Genesis Photo Gallery

Large angular grille opening has a strong whiff of Audi. No fog lamps--this is the 3.8.

A good angle, accentuating the strong forms through the body side while shrinking the heavy tail.

First-gen Genesis had a much stronger Lexus vibe. More fluid and less distinctive.

CTS Vsport trimmer, sportier. But the rear 3/4 have had too much edge removed, too much E-Class.

Pull back, and that heavy tail comes into view. The 5.0's larger wheels help. This is the 3.8.

A Genesis 5.0. Note the LED fog lamps and larger, more dramatically styled wheels.

Long wheelbase, a fair amount used to put distance between the passenger compartment and front axle.

Another good angle despite the excessive visual bulk in the rear fascia. Some BMW influence here.

My favorite detail: how the shoulder flows into the tail lamp, then dips under it.

Very warm interior with tan leather, brown piping, and extensive matte-finished wood.

Idiosyncratic styling with downscale trim. Even in the R-Spec the old buckets lacked side bolsters.

The primary inspiration for the interior in the new Genesis?

A whole lotta design inside the CTS. Too much for some tastes.

Does the gray aluminum in the middle fit with the rest?

Big knob, touchscreen, or conventional knobs and buttons? All of the above!

Big win here. Cushy AND supportive.

The back seat could be more comfortably positioned, but it's nicely shaped and roomy.

A usefully large trunk, but unlike in competitors the rear seat cannot fold to expand it.

For once a Hyundai engine cover that implies a longitudinal powertrain isn't lying.

Extensive bracing for handling and safety. With a little dressing up, cover wouldn't be needed.

Big Audi-esque grille. From some angles the sensor for the adaptive cruise is overly obvious.

The Hyundai Genesis 5.0 has larger wheels.

A little chunky at the ends, especially the tail end, but a big handsome sedan.

The inspiration for much of the exterior of the Genesis is much more round.

The car's best angle, accentuating the forms through the body side while shrinking the heavy tail.

The proportions of the Genesis are very much those of a rear-wheel-drive car.

Another good angle despite the excessive visual bulk in the rear fascia. Some BMW influence here.

Lack of a kink in the rearmost side window aids outward visibility, but aesthetically weak.

The Genesis emulates the roof line of the A7 hatch more than that of the A6 sedan.

The design inside the Genesis is a little plain. Real matte-finish wood with the top package.

Audi leads the industry with quietly tasteful interior design. Airier, more open than the Genesis.

Tan interior feels warmer, but doesn't work as well with the aluminum console trim.

Straight across instrument panel enhances perceived roominess, but the tall, wide console does not.

Big knob, touchscreen, or conventional knobs and buttons? All of the above!

Cushy and supportive driver seat with adjustable thigh support and thigh bolsters.

The back seat could be more comfortably positioned, but it's nicely shaped and roomy.

The trunk is usefully large, but you can't fold the rear seat to expand it.

Big aluminum block visible beneath the usual cover.

Usually I don't see the point of engine covers. This one is such a mess, though, that I see it.

The V8 engine's installation is much cleaner and more attractive.