Genesis Sedan Awards
2009 North America Car of the Year
Motor Trend Americas Top 40 New Cars
J.D. Power and Associates Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) – Most appealing midsize premium car
J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Launch Index (VLI) – Highest ranked 2009 all-new or redesigned vehicle
The Car Book 2009 Best Bet (intermediate category)
About.com Best New Car
Kiplingers Personal Finance Best New Model (sedans $30,000-$45,000)
NADAguides.com Car of the Month (April)
NADAguides.com Top 5 Luxury Cars
NADAguides.com Best Car Buy – Top luxury cars under $35,000
Autotropolis.com Car of the Year
Cars.com Car of the Year
On Wheels Car of the Year
AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards – Aspirational Luxury Category
AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards – Aspirational Luxury Category
Consumer Reports Top-Rated Vehicle (upscale sedan category)
Consumer Digest Best Buy (luxury segment)
MyRide/Autobytel Car of the Year
Wards Auto World 10 Best Engines (4.6 liter Tau V8)
Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Canadian Car of the Year
Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Best New Luxury Vehicle Under $50,000