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Hyundai Genesis 1st Gen

2008 – 2014

The Hyundai Genesis, later renamed the Genesis G80, is an executive car produced by Hyundai Motor Company in two generations from 2008 to 2016. The vehicle is a five-passenger, four-door sedan available with rear- or all-wheel-drive. Initially revealed as a concept at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the development cost of the Genesis was estimated at $533 million. The first-generation Genesis was launched globally in 2008, positioning itself as a "premium sports sedan." The second generation, known as the Genesis DH model, made its debut in Seoul, Korea in November 2013, and was subsequently showcased at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and Toronto Auto Show. The Hyundai Genesis/G80 aimed to compete with luxury vehicles from established brands in the executive car segment. Key Points: 1. The Hyundai Genesis is an executive car produced by Hyundai Motor Company from 2008 to 2016, later rebranded as the Genesis G80. 2. It is a luxurious, five-passenger, four-door sedan available with rear- or all-wheel-drive. 3. The first-generation Genesis was promoted as a "premium sports sedan" and launched globally in 2008. 4. The second generation, DH model, was unveiled in Seoul, Korea in November 2013 and showcased at major auto shows. 5. The Genesis/G80 aimed to compete with established luxury brands in the executive car market segment.