As we speculated since quite a while, the Hyundai Genesis will undergo a freshening for the 2012 model year and will be offering a new 8-speed transmission. Although the engineers did a good job of keeping the tell-tale shifter covered, we did catch a quick glimps inside and confirmed the new transmission by way of its shifter.
Hyundai's powerful engine option won't be supercharged but, as confirmed by Hyundai, a 5.0-litre V8 with 429 horse-power! Nonetheless, Hyundai is anticipating a 2 per cent increase in fuel economy, as well as better acceleration and overall handling. Exterior updates will include new front and rear bumpers, updated headlamps and new signature styling on the grille, which will give an immediate tie-in to the Equus flagship, as well as new taillights and even new, rectangular exhaust tips
