These are standard specifications for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2015 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $38,750-53,850 |
| Weight : | 4138 lbs | 1876.965 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 29 |
| Combined MPG : | 22.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2014 Detroit Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 311 HP (228.896 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 293 Ft-Lbs (397 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 96.0 mm | 3.78 in. |
| Stroke : | 87.0 mm | 3.425 in. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| V 8 | Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5000 cc | 305.1 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 429 HP (315.744 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 376 Ft-Lbs (510 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
8 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.665:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.396:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.610:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.190:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.826:1 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.643:1 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.556:1 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 9.5% |
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 9.5% |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V160000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit. |
| Consequence | An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20131120 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V359000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch. |
| Consequence | If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2016 Hyundai Genesis FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a wheelbase size of 118.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a length of 196.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 41.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has legroom of 45.70 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis had an MSRP of $38,750 - $$53,850 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis had the following engine options: V 6 (3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 311 HP (228.896 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 293 Ft-Lbs (397 NM) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (5000 cc | 305.1 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 429 HP (315.744 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 376 Ft-Lbs (510 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a wheelbase size of 118.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a length of 196.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 41.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has legroom of 45.70 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis had an MSRP of $38,750 - $$53,850 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have? A: The 2016 Hyundai Genesis had the following engine options: V 6 (3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 311 HP (228.896 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 293 Ft-Lbs (397 NM) @ 5000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Hyundai Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
76,920
February 2024
60,341
January 2024
47,543
December 2023
75,164
November 2023
70,079
October 2023
60,805
September 2023
68,961
August 2023
65,046
July 2023
66,527
June 2023
69,351
May 2023
70,001
April 2023
70,812