Hyundai Genesis 2014 (Spyshot)

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis made its debut as a production car at he 2014 North American Auto Show in Detroit. Building on the momentum created by the first-generation Genesis, the new model’s styling and power are a giant leap ahead.

The 2015 hyundai Genesis was debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show.

Hyundai took a leap of faith in the U.S. automotive market when it introduced its Genesis luxury sedan at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The result was a product brimming with quality, with performance credentials to boot, at a price to undercut sedans with similar figures and higher prestige.

Six years later, in a resurgent economy aching for luxury offerings, Hyundai is once again betting on a receptive American public, as it launches the follow-up to its original home run.

The 2015 Genesis will ship in either V-6 or V-8 models, producing 311 and 420 horsepower, respectively.

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The 2015 Genesis sedan, shown for the first time as a production car in Detroit, retains the pseudo-Euro look that helped the original model turn heads. A much larger front grille sits in between headlights reminiscent of the larger Equus sedan, and redesigned taillights share curvy detailing with the smaller Elantra. Family resemblance is key.

Inside, luxurious appointments position the Genesis to compete well with other luxury and near-luxury sedans.

A choice of V-6 and V-8 engines will return for the second-generation Genesis, producing 311 horsepower and 420 horsepower, respectively -- more than enough oomph to make the Genesis competitive in a crowded segment of luxury and near-luxury sedans. Both engines make use of an eight-speed transmission to send power to the rear wheels.

Redesigned taillights on the 2015 Genesis share detailing with the smaller Elantra.

New for 2015 is optional all-wheel drive, to better match the product offerings from Germany and Japan. The Genesis will have a leg up on the competition with selectable settings for the all-wheel drive system, allowing the driver to elect to drive more economically under certain circumstances.

With the original Genesis, Hyundai had an unexpected winner on its hands. Will it be a repeat success?