A quick five-year recap on Genesis

It's been five years since the Hyundai Motor Company launched the Genesis luxury brand in their bid to compete against the best of Europe. From the very first Genesis car, the EQ900, all the way to the brand's second luxury SUV, the GV70, here is the five-year recap on Project Genesis.

EQ900 (2015) - The Genesis brand was launched in 2015 with its first model, a flagship sedan called the EQ900. Served as the replacement for the Hyundai Equus, the EQ900 focuses on the brand's "Human-Centered Luxury" philosophy, delivering cutting-edge technology and a more lively driving feel to indulge with. It is offered in three different engine choices ranging from V6 3.3-liter T-GDI (370PS); V6 3.8-liter GDI (315PS); or V8 5.0-liter GDI (425PS), all mated with an 8-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter.

2016 Genesis EQ900

New York Concept (2016) - The New York Concept is Genesis brand's first concept car showcased at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. It previews the brand's future design approach.

G80 (2016) - What used to be the second-generation Hyundai Genesis, was renamed the Genesis G80. Launched in the summer of 2016, the G80's styling is more of a refined version of the old Hyundai Genesis, which was used to be called. Under the hood, the G80 still offers two V6 petrol engines available such as the V6 3.3 Lambda and the V6 3.8 Lambda engine. By autumn, the G80 Sport is offered, packed with the similar 3.3L V6 T-GDi engine from the EQ900, which produces 370PS of power output. They're both mated with a revised 8-speed automatic transmission with a lock-up torque converter.

2017 Genesis G80

GV80 Concept (2017) - Showcased at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, the GV80 Concept previews the brand's first SUV, which became a reality three years later.

G70 (2017) - The G70 is the baby of the Genesis sedan range and it runs on the same bits and bobs from the Kia Stinger. It is powered by either a 2.2L CRDi-VGT engine with 202PS of power output, a 2.0L Turbo GDi engine with 255PS of power output, and a 3.3L Turbo V6 engine producing 370PS of power and 52kgf-m of torque. All are mated to an 8-speed AT. This car was launched in 2017 and gained a big minor change three years later.

2021 Genesis G70

Essentia Concept (2018) - Showcased at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the Essentia Concept is a two-door electric sportscar that previews the new face of the Genesis brand.

G90 (2018) - The Genesis that started it all, the EQ900, is replaced by the G90 in 2018, which is basically a heavily updated version of the car it replaces. While it now dons the Essentia-style nose, not to mention the most dramatic styling in a Korean luxury car, the inside of the G90 remains the same as the outgoing EQ900 as are the choice of engines.

2019 Genesis G90

Mint Concept (2019) - Showcased at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the Mint Concept is a tiny luxury hatchback that showcases the future of mobility the Genesis way.

GV80 (2020) - Genesis started the year 2020 with the first-ever SUV called the GV80. A bold take on the ever-popular German luxury crossovers of its size such as the BMW X5, the Audi Q7, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It is the first to incorporate the new Genesis look inspired by the logo.

2021 Genesis GV80

G80 (2020) - In the midst of the full-blown pandemic that swept the world like a tsunami, the second-generation Genesis G80 was launched in March and it is the second Genesis to don its new signature look first derived from the GV80. It is the most technologically-advanced G80 ever made and the most enjoyable to drive thanks to its three all-new engines starting from the brand new turbocharged 2.5L engine producing 304PS of power and 43kg-m of torque, the brand new turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine producing 380PS of power and 54kg-m of torque, and the new 2.2L diesel engine producing 210PS of power and 45kg-m of torque. All are mated to an 8-speed automatic.

2021 Genesis G80

GV70 (2020) - Launched in December 2020, the GV70 is the second SUV from Genesis and it's the first vehicle to come with biometrics for added security. Under the hood, the GV70 offers a choice of engines ranging from the 2.2L diesel, the 304PS Smartstream G 2.5T engine, and the range-topping 3.5L V6 turbo engine with 380PS of power. All of these engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic.

2021 Genesis GV70

Here's to five more years of the Genesis brand and we can expect more new models coming up with electric Genesis cars on the horizon.