2011 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Adds Equipment, Power

Now in its third model year, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis gets more standard equipment and more power on the uplevel Genesis 4.6 trim. But you’re going to pay for them.

The Genesis 4.6 gets an added 10 horsepower to its 4.6-liter V-8, which now makes 378 hp with unleaded gasoline and 385 hp with premium. The boost in power actually occurred as a running change to the 2010 model year that occurred midcycle, according to Hyundai spokesmen Dan Bedore. It’s rated at 17/25 mpg city/highway.

Besides that, the Genesis 4.6 now comes with many more standard features, including a 17-speaker surround-sound audio system, 8-inch touch-screen navigation system, adaptive cruise control, electronic parking brake, ventilated driver’s seat, adaptive high-intensity-discharge headlights, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera.

The added features mean a higher price tag. The 2011 Genesis 4.6 now starts at an even $43,000, which is a $3,500 price bump from the 2010 model. Hyundai essentially added the Technology Package as standard equipment to the V-8 Genesis, which is how much the package cost last year, so there is no price premium. But that leaves buyers with fewer choices when it comes to picking a V-8 model.

As for the V-6-powered Genesis 3.8, no content changes were made, and the model still starts at $33,000. You can get the Technology Package on the 3.8, but it’s a $5,500 option. Destination is $800 for both trims.

The 2011 Genesis is already on sale, and judging from Cars.com’s inventory page, there are plenty of 2011s. Hyundai is offering $1,500 in either competitive or loyalty cash back until Aug. 31.

Comments

Is Hyundai testing the waters to see how its buyers will react to more loaded, more expensive Hyundais in preparation for the Equus rollout in the US?

VERY nice performance sedan, but this much for a Hundai with a V8? The V6 is more reasonably priced.

Bob,
I'm guessing it is a packaging decision and that a majority of folks buying the V08 were getting the tech package anyway. So it's more cost effective for Hyundai to limit the choices and go with the more popular, more expensive version. That's usually the case at least.

Did they fix the ox-cart suspension yet?

That's a pretty nice upgrade of power. I'm quite sure the Genesis fans would love that increase in hp.