Who Owns Genesis?
CarWhere Research · Updated
Who owns Genesis?
Genesis is owned by Hyundai Motor Company, which launched it as its global luxury brand in Seoul on November 4, 2015; Hyundai includes Genesis sales in its own totals.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Genesis Newsroom: Hyundai Motor launches Genesis (Seoul) · Hyundai Motor Company: 2025 global sales release
Genesis ownership at a glance
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Genesis?
Genesis is owned by Hyundai Motor Company, which launched it as its global luxury brand in Seoul on November 4, 2015; Hyundai includes Genesis sales in its own totals.
What country is Genesis's parent company from?
Hyundai Motor Company is based in South Korea.
What other brands does Hyundai Motor Group own?
Besides Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group owns or controls Hyundai and Kia.
Who owns Hyundai Motor Group?
Hyundai Motor Company owns Hyundai and launched Genesis as its global luxury brand in 2015. It is also Kia's largest shareholder, with 35.17% of Kia's common shares (year-end 2025).
Sources
- Genesis Newsroom: Hyundai Motor launches Genesis (Seoul) (Nov 4, 2015)
- Hyundai Motor Company: 2025 global sales release (Jan 21, 2026)
- Kia IR: shareholders (Dec 31, 2025)
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