Hyundai Genesis Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2016):
The Hyundai Genesis is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Hyundai Genesis Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.8L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.8L | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.8L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 18 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.8L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.8L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 6 3.8L | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 6 3.8L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 5.0L | 18 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.8L | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Hyundai Genesis Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Hyundai Genesis front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Hyundai Genesis is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Hyundai Genesis come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Hyundai Genesis. See the table above for the specific years and trims.