Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai Genesis
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Production	2008—
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	3.8L Lambda V6 4.6L Tau V8
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Dimensions
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Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Equus

The Hyundai Genesis (Hangul:제네시스) is a new rear-wheel drive full-size luxury concept that debuted as a concept car for the 2007 New York International Auto Show. It will slot above the Azera in the lineup. The Tau V8 will be Hyundai's first complete in-house 8 cylinder engine, and will be Hyundai's first V8 equipped vehicle to hit dealers in North America. The Genesis will be Hyundai's latest attempt to enter the very competitive luxury segment where they will compete against models from Lexus, Cadillac, Infiniti, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with equivalent luxury and features but at a discounted price.

Hyundai has reported they benchmarked the BMW 5-Series sedan over its 5-year development period. Technical reports from Hyundai indicate they have exceeded BMW's 5-series in torsional rigidity by 14%. Hyundai will use an advanced 5-link rear suspension for enhanced ride and handling characteristics. The Genesis sedan will offer technologies and conveniences not seen on previous Hyundai models including: adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlamps, Bluetooth technology, navigation, and a system equivalent to BMW's 'iDrive'. Hyundai has reported the V8 will allow the Genesis sedan to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds.

The production version will go on sale on January 8, 2008 in Hyundai's home market of South Korea. The Genesis is expected to be released in North America, China, and the Middle East in the second half of 2008. The European market will not receive the Genesis due to market conditions and generally poor perceptions regarding the Hyundai brand. The price of 3.8 liter V6 Genesis will start from slightly lower than US$30,000 in the U.S. The 3.8 liter V6 model will produce up to 306hp. The 4.6 liter V8 model, whose price will start from US$35,000, will produce 380hp.

The Genesis is packed with premium features including a standard 6-speed AT from ZF Friedrichshafen, unlike the Aisin transmission found in the Veracruz. The Korean model will be available with a 3.3L V6 producing 262 horsepower, and a 3.8L V6 producing 290 horsepower. The North American models will receive the 3.8L and a 4.6L Tau V8 that produces a staggering 380 horsepower. This means the Genesis is neck-and-neck with the Lexus LS460 and 18 more horsepower than the Pontiac G8 GT. The Genesis is also featured with Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Adaptive Headlamps, Driver Information System, and a Harman/Becker Lexicon Audio System. Lexicons are currently only found in the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Other goodies include push-start button and electronic stability control.

As the nomenclature describes, the Genesis is only the brand's beginning of a fresh start and the perception-changer for consumers throughout the world. The Korean Genesis will be Hyundai badge-free, with only emblems touting 'Genesis' scattered throughout the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The North American models will still receive the Hyundai badges."

The Hyundai Genesis is listed in Motor Trend's "Top Ten Cars Worth Waiting For (2007)".[1]

Genesis Coupe Concept

Another rear-drive concept car from Hyundai sharing the Genesis Sedan's platform and name was recently unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto show, dubbed Concept Genesis Coupe.

External links

• Hyundai Genesis Official HomepageTemplate:Ko
• Concept Genesis home page