Hyundai Concept Genesis: a new beginning

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It looks like Hyundai is vying to be the Samsung of the automotive world. The South Korean automaker showed it is gearing up to take on the high-end Japanese (and German) competition with the unveiling of its Concept Genesis luxury sport sedan at this week's New York auto show. The rear-wheel-drive Genesis, which will be put into production for the 2008 model year, is driven by an all-new 4.6-liter "Tau" engine, mated to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai says the car will produce "well over 300 horsepower," and it will go from 0 to 60mph in "well under six seconds."

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We couldn't get inside the model on display in New York to check out the cabin tech, but expect it to come armed to the teeth with in-car gadgetry when it arrives: Harman's Infinity has been commissioned to design a 5.1 discrete surround-sound audio system for the production model, which will also come with the option of HD radio. The 2008 Genesis will come with Bluetooth hands-free calling, a GPS navigation system, a backup camera, and a push-button start.

[rkb33]

aww, hyundai has grown up

I love to stick up for the underdog, and have had a hyundai for the past 3 years, an Elantra. But I am a little sad, now that they are growing up. They will start to get noticed, and that 10 year hundred thousand mile warranty will be shortened, and prices will no longer be as competitive. Sad really, but I am happy for them and their success, and I gotta say, I love their new look.

[azncash]

i dont like hyundai.. no creativity?

okay the last car they made look like accords, now this one looks like a camry..

[ckurowic]

Way to be Original...

That totally looks like a Camry! Good job guys. Almost as good as Ford and GM's
engineers...ouch.

[gill1964]

TRULY SURPRISED!!

I'm a retired Navy Veteran and have traveled to Korea many times. Until today, I would have never considered purchasing a vehicle from Hyundai. I would have compared it to buying a car with a salvage title. It might run good and look good, but how much would it be worth in the next few years. I'll have to keep my eye on this car to see how well it's doing with the sales. I don't like to drive a car that's in every other driveway either.