After numerous spy photos and teasers, Hyundai has officially introduced the all-new Genesis.

Unveiled today in Seoul, Korea, the second generation of the Genesis benefits from the firm's Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language and comes with shorter overhangs and a single-frame tridimensional hexagonal front grille with a semi-gloss chrome finish. It has been equipped with bi-functional HID headlamps, LED indicators and fog lamps, as well as full LED taillights.

The cabin seems more evolved than its predecessor and uses more premium materials while adopting a less cluttered layout. As a result of rethinking the interior, storage space has increased by 3.7 liters to 26.9 liters. The spacious cabin manages to provide 1045mm front / 970mm rear headroom, 1160mm front / 890mm rear legroom and 1480mm front / 1450mm rear shoulder room.

The vehicle is 4990mm long, 1890mm wide (without mirrors) and 1480mm tall, with a generous 3010mm wheelbase and 845 front / 1135 rear overhangs. It's available with a variety of alloys in sizes ranging from 17 to 19 inches and comes as standard with a rear-wheel drive setup, but optionally available will be a HTRAC all-wheel drive system.

Depending on the market, it will be sold with a choice of four engines starting with a V6 3.0-liter developing 257 HP (189 kW) and 224 lb-ft (303 Nm) of torque. Hyundai is also offering a V6 3.3-liter with 282 HP (207 kW) and 256 lb-ft (347 Nm), together with a V6 3.8-liter rated at 315 HP (232 kW) and 293 lb-ft (397 Nm). A beefier 5.0-liter V8 tops the range with an output of 425 HP (312 kW) and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm). All these engines were updated to bring better performance and are going to work exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Speaking of performance, the base engine grants the car with a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) run in 8.6 seconds before topping out at 143 mph (230 km/h). Opt for the 3.3-liter and the car will do the sprint in 7.2 seconds, while the 3.8-liter can do it in 6.5s. The range-topping V8 model will complete the task in 5.4 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).

Other upgrades compared to the outgoing version include reduced NVH, more use of high-strength steel, a multi-link rear suspension and the addition of a driver-knee airbag. The 2014 Hyundai Genesis also comes with a wide variety of safety systems such as Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Advanced Smart Parking Assist System (ASPAS).

Access the press release area for more details.

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