Exterior
The original Genesis was an understated sedan. The attractive grille — sans the Hyundai "H" logo — was probably the most unique feature. For 2012 you'd have to say the redesigned headlights are the focal point. A curved LED strip bisects the headlight cluster. The LED is an accent light though, not daytime running lamps like in most luxury cars with LEDs.
There are mild tweaks to the front and rear bumpers and the rear taillights as well, but I wouldn't call any of them significant.
The Genesis remains an attractive sedan, and sometimes understated is a good thing in today's world of aggressively styled cars. However, many shoppers might also call it forgettable.
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SAFETY
The 2011 Sonata has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety. To earn this safety nod, a car must receive the top score of
Good in front-, side-impact, rear and r ...
IMPROVED LOOK HARDLY THRILLING
Visually, the Accent looks quite similar to a Fiesta, so much so that in the
rear view mirror, we often mistook it for its American competitor. Upon closer
inspection, the styling cues themselves ...
Interior & Cargo
Like the performance and the exterior design, the inside, too, reminds me of
a more substantial vehicle. All the fabrics, buttons and plastic panels are of
good quality. The textured dashboard and ...