In 2008, Hyundai released the Genesis—a full-sized luxury sedan available with all-wheel drive. Immediately, the Hyundai Genesis became a popular vehicle; drivers enjoyed its powerful base 3.8L V6 engine at 290 hp and its generous standard features, including automatic dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, and heated front seats (2009 model year).
In 2017, Genesis became its own brand, and the vehicle itself was renamed the G80. Genesis continues to make the G80 luxury sedan, with its 2018 model year boasting such features as a standard 3.8L V6 engine at 311 hp, keyless entry/ignition, smartphone integration, and an eight-inch touchscreen interface. And it looks like the Genesis brand won't stop at luxury sedans; it has been announced that they'll be branching off into the luxury SUV category in 2020 and beyond.
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Q: Who makes the Genesis?
A: All vehicles under the Genesis brand are manufactured by Hyundai, though Genesis itself has branched off as its own premium brand as of 2017.
Q: Is the Genesis being discontinued?
A: No, the Genesis has not been discontinued. Rather, it has spun off to become its own brand; Genesis is now the name of the luxury car brand, while the Genesis vehicle itself has been renamed the G80. This rebranding has led to some confusion as to whether the vehicle was being discontinued, but Genesis has announced no plans to discontinue the G80 anytime soon.
Q: Is the Genesis a luxury brand?
A: Yes, the Genesis is branded as a line of luxury vehicles. As of October 2019, the G80 luxury sedan is the only Genesis vehicle on the market. However, the brand has announced plans to release additional models in the next couple of years.
Q: Does Genesis make an SUV?
A: Genesis has announced that they will release their first luxury SUV, the Genesis GV80, in 2020. Meanwhile, a compact Genesis SUV known as the GV70 is expected to be released in 2021.
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