21 January, 2008

BY OUR AUTOMOBILE CORRESPONDENT

Hyundai plans to roll out its all-new Genesis sports saloon soon. The Genesis will arrive at Hyundai dealerships in the US and Korea in the summer of 2008. The company is said to be building the Genesis on its rear-wheel drive architecture.

Offering three power trains, which includes 3.3-litre and 3.8-litre V6 engines, plus Hyundai’s all-new 4.6-litre Tau V8. The Tau will produce an estimated 375hp beating all its competitors with a massive 81hp per litre.

In the US and Korea, the Genesis will be priced competitively against cars such as Chrysler 300. A preview of the vehicle said that the use of high tensile steel in critical areas in the body provides Genesis with 12 to 14 percent higher dynamic torsional rigidity and a lower body structure weight than both the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The car comes with five-link suspension features linking the front wheels to the chassis. In fact, the five-link independent rear suspension enables precise suspension geometry for a smooth ride and engaging handling prowess.

Though the company has said that it has no plans to bring the new Genesis to the UK, it is believed that Genesis might not take much time before hitting the UK market.