2013 Hyundai Genesis

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Rating7.6

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$24,250 - $46,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The cabin filled with astonishing luxury

Back seat lacks the folding functionality

4.6L V8 engine and the base 5.0 trim level of the previous model year have been axed

Lengthy warranty period

No all-wheel-drive system on offer

An upgraded 8-inch touchscreen system

Refined power delivery from both the engines

Specs & Features

$34,200

price

333 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

291 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.8L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis is a midsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $34,200. For that price, it mainly competes with the Acura TL, the Dodge Charger R/T, and the Buick Lacrosse. Between 2 trims, the Genesis sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.8L V6 capable of making 333 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 429 horsepower-making 5.0L V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Genesis reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.3 seconds with the 5.0L V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Genesis can manage a combined fuel economy between 18 and 22 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the Genesis comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Genesis 3.8 model packs in decent punch and offers the degree of luxury most buyers desire. If you opt for the 5.0 Coupe, you’ll enjoy some added snarl, better handling, a heart-pounding acceleration, and the cosmetic upgrades that only the R-Spec specific styling can provide.

Trims

    Base
    $24,250 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    R-Spec
    $26,500 onwards
    • 19-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Premium
    $28,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 260 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Grand Touring
    $32,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 344 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    Track
    $33,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 344 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$24,250- $46,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.57

Horsepower

429 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$35,905- $45,385

Gasoline

7.91

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$35,285- $39,240

Gasoline

8.14

303 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

5

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$21,760- $29,700

Gasoline

7.67

197 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$30,345- $48,450

Gasoline

8.16

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$19,695- $33,020

Gasoline

8.41

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$19,795- $25,695

Gasoline

7.53

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$21,900- $32,200

Gasoline

8.62

170 hp

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.89

185 hp @ 6400 rpm

181 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

5

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$21,195- $27,595

Gasoline

8.08

190 hp @ 6300 rpm

179 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec--
    5.3 sec13.6 sec-
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.7 sec14.3 sec-
    6.03 sec12 sec168 mph
    6.3 sec14.8 sec-

    2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19.3 gal.347.4/540.4 mi.
      27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/684 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/584.8 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.

      2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.3 in.74.4 in.58.1 in.5.2 in.115.6 in.
        198.6 in.75 in.58.4 in.4.7 in.120.2 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.6 in.5.8 in.114.2 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.5 in.112.1 in.
        2013 Acura TL

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        194 in.74 in.57.2 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.

        2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.9 cu.ft.109 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          16.4 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.165.6 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.100.2 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.100.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            71 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.-
            83.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.-
            9.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.-
            2013 Mazda 6

            Ranked #5

            73 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.-
            165.6 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.165.6 cu.ft.-

            2013 Hyundai Genesis vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3824 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1211 lbs.3402 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1200 lbs.3400 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.4029 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4051 lbs.
              -1116 lbs.3108 lbs.

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