2010 Hyundai Genesis: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis is that the 4.6 trim gains standard touchscreen navigation and a rearview camera. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no redesign or lineup-wide mechanical changes.
About the 2010 Hyundai Genesis
1st generation (BH), second model year, pre-refresh
Hyundai positioned the Genesis as a rear-wheel-drive performance luxury sedan that mixed premium-car comfort with strong value and everyday usability. The core appeal was a roomy, quiet cabin, standard leather-trimmed comfort features, and a choice of smooth V6 or V8 power without relying on a traditional luxury badge. For most buyers, the Genesis was about long-distance comfort, upscale features, and relaxed but strong performance more than sharp sport-sedan behavior.
The 2010 Genesis 3.8 is the straightforward luxury sedan, with a 290-hp V6, leather seating, heated front seats, Bluetooth, and keyless start. The 4.6 is the more fully equipped version, pairing V8 power with navigation, upgraded Lexicon audio, richer leather trim, a sunroof, memory settings, and a power rear sunshade.
What changed, by category
2010 Hyundai Genesis specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 368 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 324 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis compared with the 2009 model?
The main change is on the 4.6 trim, where touchscreen navigation and a rearview camera become standard. The rest of the Genesis lineup is largely unchanged.
Was the 2010 Hyundai Genesis redesigned?
No, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis was not redesigned. It is the second model year of the first-generation sedan and remains in its pre-refresh form.
Did the 2010 Hyundai Genesis get new engines?
No, the 2010 Genesis carries over its existing engines. The 3.8 trim has a 290-hp 3.8-liter V6, while the 4.6 trim uses a 4.6-liter V8; both have six-speed automatic transmissions.
Which 2010 Hyundai Genesis trim has standard navigation and a rearview camera?
The 2010 Genesis 4.6 has standard touchscreen navigation and a rearview camera. Those features were optional on the 2009 4.6.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Genesis meaningfully different from the 2009 model?
Only the 4.6 trim is meaningfully different, mainly because touchscreen navigation and a rearview camera became standard. For the 3.8 trim, 2010 is essentially a carryover year.