HYUNDAI GENESIS: How do you improve perfection?

The Genesis has been extremely well received ever since Hyundai first introduced it for the 2009 model year. In fact, it received the North American Car of the Year award.

You can't start much better than that.

"This car has been amazing since day one, and it has never looked back," said Raul Gomila, General Manager of Napleton's North Palm Beach Hyundai and Napleton's West Palm Beach Hyundai. "The Genesis has increased its market share every year since, and there is no end in sight. We're expecting great things in 2012."

For three years now, the Genesis has successfully battled the other luxury heavyweights in its class, but if you think the engineers and designers at Hyundai are satisfied with what they have already accomplished - and who would blame them if they were? - you couldn't be more wrong.

"Hyundai is always looking for ways to improve what is already considered a perfect luxury sedan," said Gomila. "And for 2012, they have managed to do exactly that."

From a styling standpoint, some new and/or improved features include enhanced front and rear lights, more brushed aluminum and chrome accents, and an exhaust system that has been contoured with the bumper.

Inside, you'll find all the creature comforts that you'd expect from a luxury car, plus a few that you might only get from a vehicle worth of "Car of the Year" recognition.

Like the entire Hyundai lineup, the Genesis gets exceptional ratings when it comes to safety. There are eight air bags, stability control, and the Lane Departure Warning System.

"Safety is never an option with Hyundai. We certainly put a tremendous emphasis on creating beautiful cars that are comfortable and that cater to the needs and desires of our customers, but safety is always the top priority," said Gomila. "I'm very proud of the fact that we continue to create vehicles that combine all of these areas so perfectly, yet also perform and handle as well as anything else on the road."

There are a few engine choices for the new Genesis: A 333-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6; 385-horsepower, 4.6-liter V8; and a 429-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8, which is found under the hood of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec model.

In addition to the beefier powerplant, the R-Spec offers more aggressive styling cues as well as a sport-tuned suspension and steering calibrations that deliver exhilarating vehicle dynamics.

All engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

"There's a reason why Hyundai is on top of the auto industry, and the new Genesis is yet another product that ensures it will stay there," said Gomila. "This is an amazing car that has been added to an already amazing lineup. What Hyundai has done is incredible."