The Hyundai Genesis Sedan was selected by journalists as the 2009 Car of the Year, at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show media preview on January 11, 2009. The other two finalists for Car of the Year included the Ford Flex and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.CNN Money: 2009 Car of the Year: Hyundai Genesis (January 11, 2009)
Genesis Specs
- Gas mileage: 27 (highway), 18 (city)Left Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- 290 HorsepowerLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Models include V6 or V8 enginesLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Zero to 60 mph in under 6 seconds (for V8 engine)Left Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Automatic transmissionLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Leather interiorLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Antilock brakesLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Rear wheel driveLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Heated front seatsLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Front- and side-impact airbagsLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
- Driver and passenger airbagsLeft Lane News: Hyundai Genesis
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Fast Facts
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50 journalists from the US and Canada nominated and selected the winnersCNN Money: 2009 Car of the Year: Hyundai Genesis (January 11, 2009)
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Eligible cars had to be new models or redesigned models and for sale during part of 2008CNN Money: 2009 Car of the Year: Hyundai Genesis (January 11, 2009)
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2009 Truck of the Year
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Detroit Auto Show's official name is
North American International Auto Show
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North American International Auto Show runs from January 11-25, 2009
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2008 Car of the Year
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Car awards also given out by Motor Trend magazine, Consumer Reports and JD Power and Associates
