Fountain Valley, California - Hyundai will unveil its new flagship sedan, the Genesis, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new rear-wheel drive sports sedan will have a starting price under US$30,000 in the United States when it goes on sale this summer; it has already been introduced in the Korean market.
The Genesis is built on Hyundai's all-new platform and will offer 3.3-litre and 3.8-litre V6 engines, plus a 4.6-litre V8 that will produce an estimated 368 horsepower on regular fuel. It will also feature XM NavTraffic, Adaptive Front Lighting System, smart cruise control, Lexicon audio systems and electronic active head restraints.
"While Genesis will compete for customers with cars like Chrysler 300 and Pontiac G8, our engineering benchmarks were Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M and Lexus GS," said John Krafcik, vice-president, product development and strategic planning for Hyundai Motor America. "Genesis provides a potent combination of performance, luxury and value. We think it has the opportunity to be an extremely disruptive force in the large sedan and near-luxury segments."
