2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0

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If looks really could kill, then the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 would be one helluva deadly assassin. This second-generation sedan is yours with a choice of two engines. A five-liter V8 chomps at the bit with the equivalent of 420 marauding stallions that will get you to 60 in less than five seconds while seamlessly gliding through an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the base engine’s no slouch either, a more-than-able V6 good for 311-hp.

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The car handles beautifully, thanks in part to some finely tuned suspension whose design was aided by Lotus Engineering. It’s a massive improvement on the previous attempt, the car holds the road – and its lines – with the confidence of an old pro. The ride is smooth, the stopping time of its 19-inch Hankooks from 70mph is just 167-feet and for a car this large the fuel economy is nothing short of superb.

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The business-end boasts an elegant six-slat grill, surrounded by arching shoulders, beneath-the-bumper spoiler and muscular hood, while it’s swooping roof snakes effortlessly over small rear side windows for a sporty feel amped by a meaty rear-end finished with quad chrome pipes for an extra kick of cool and kudos.

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Step inside and you’ll find all manner of tasty treats. The cabin has been designed in a style befitting the opulent exterior, resplendent leather seats are offered in a choice of cream or black hues with 12-way adjustments, heating and ventilation. There’s a generous helping of legroom round back and also available is an oversized navigation and information screen, a Lexicon sound system, power trunk-lid, electronic dampners, head-up display and Dual-Mode Vent Control. The dashboard has, thankfully, been modernized and it’s all kitted out with real wood trim nicely finished off in matte.

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The Genesis 5.0 aims reaches to combine both fun and luxury, and it sure does succeed, promising to be more than a match for its savvy European counterparts in terms of aesthetics and performance. It obviously both draws inspiration from, and also takes aim at Audi and Mercedes-Benz, but for considerable less cost. The gloves, as they say, are well and truly off.