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HYUNDAI UNVEILS CONCEPT GENESIS PREMIUM SPORTS SEDAN
NEW YORK – Hyundai presented the world debut of Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel drive premium sports sedan scheduled to grace the Hyundai lineup in 2008.
“Concept Genesis extends our product range into new territories from a performance, design and packaging perspective,” said Steve Wilhite, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America. “When it arrives in 2008 it will catapult Hyundai into competition against some potent rivals, and Genesis is up for the challenge.”
Concept Genesis rides on a prototype of Hyundai”s all-new rear-wheel drive platform and is powered by Hyundai”s newly developed Tau DOHC 32-valve V-8 powertrain.
Concept Genesis is the first U.S. Hyundai model to feature rear-wheel-drive architecture, providing optimal handling and more refined steering. Concept Genesis” is further controlled by Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Along with ESC, Concept Genesis boasts large four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Distribution. A stiffer, lighter, larger body provides a foundation for world-class dynamics and lowering noise levels inside the vehicle.
Concept Genesis features Hyundai”s all-new Tau 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control and a limited-slip differential. The Tau delivers over 300 horsepower and will launch Genesis to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.
Concept Genesis also includes ample luxury features, including adaptive cruise control, heated and cooled seats, HID headlamps with adaptive leveling, Navigation with backup camera and HD and XM Satellite radio.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 750 dealerships nationwide.
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