Genesis
At the beginning of 2008, Hyundai has taken a big step upward by presenting a luxury sedan - Genesis.
Its role models are no mistery - Mercedes E-class, BMW series 5 and Lexus GS are more than present in its looks … even in commercials.
Merc spirit is present at front, rear is BMW alike, interior is somewhat Lexus alike. Being a good copycat is not a bad concept at all.
It will be available at launch with a choice of 3.3 or 3.6-litre V6 engines; a new 4.6-litre V8 is due to join the range later in 2008. Each will drive via a six-speed, wide-ratio semi-automatic transmission with an overdrive sixth gear for quiet, efficient highway cruising.
Some of the comfort features:
- Driver information system with 30GB hard disc drive and multimedia shuttle wheel controller for navigation, audio and telephony.
- 17-speaker surround-sound audio by Lexicon with a 12-channel, 528W Logic 7 amplifier (The only other car with a Lexicon audio system is the Rolls Royce Phantom).
- Smart cruise control that uses radar to maintain a safe driving distance.
- Sports-tuned electronic air suspension that raises or lowers the ride height to optimise aerodynamics and improve road-holding at high speed.
