2015 GENESIS: THREE GREAT FEATURES

There’s so much to love about the all-new 2015 Genesis. From its embodiment of Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 styling to its liberal use of high tech safety and infotainment technology, we could write about it all day. Luckily for you readers, I’m just going to focus on three great new features.

For years we’ve all been spoiled by truly hands-free vehicle access, where the car keys remain in a pocket or purse for unlocking doors or starting the engine. I can personally say it’s a feature I truly love. Over the last few years, automakers have found new and creative ways to extend the use of this technology for situations for when both hands are occupied. For example, someone carrying a full load of groceries can leg-kick under the rear of the vehicle to activate a power tailgate or trunk. While this does come in handy, we wanted to take it a step further with the new Genesis (and avoid any awkward stares from people wondering if the leg-kick is a new dance move). With Smart Trunk, our engineers made it simple. It allows the driver to keep both feet comfortably on the ground, simply standing by the trunk for a few seconds, waiting for it to open automatically. The system also provides an audible warning and flashing lights prior to opening. No leg kicking or special dance moves required.

2015 Genesis will be the first in the Hyundai lineup to offer our second-generation Blue Link system. Blue Link offers over 30 features, from safety and security to remote control with the Blue Link app. Our second-generation system has been designed with speed and accuracy in mind, which is why we worked with Google to bring Destination Search to our customers. This powerful destination search engine can be accessed through the Blue Link button (voice recognition) and navigation display, or throughmyhyundai.com and the Blue Link mobile app, to send a destination to the car. I’ve spent some time with the feature and it really is as good as it sounds.

Another feature that really sets the Genesis apart from the others is the Genesis Intelligent Assistant^® App. As they say, “time is the ultimate luxury.” Our teams worked hard to create a proactive app for Genesis designed to save the driver time and add more convenience to the ownership experience. The app combines Blue Link features along with data from the vehicle, the owner’s smartphone and the internet. Multiple layers of intelligence allow the app to send proactive notifications and recommendations to the Genesis owner in preparation for their drive. One notification that will come in handy is a reminder to remote start the car on a hot or cold day. My personal favorite is the suggested departure time which uses traffic data to suggest when it would be best to get on the road, in order to make an appointment on time.

So there you have it – three great features available in 2015 Genesis that are sure to impress.

What are your favorite features of the next Genesis?

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