Hyundai Genesis 2014 News

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Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive represents a $600 million investment for the Korean company and was engineered with the likes of the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Lexus GS in mind.This week's launch marked its introduction in Korea. It will make its way to North America in June and China by the second half of the year. It will also be exported to the Middle East.But Australians will have to wait. Hyundai Australia director of sales and marketing Kevin McCann says Genesis hasn't been confirmed for Australia. “The Genesis is a great looking car and a very exciting prospect for Hyundai,” he says.“If we were to launch it in Australia, it would be post 2009.” While it carries a starting price of $49,800 in the U.S., Hyundai Australia says it's too early to say what price it would be if it did become available in Australia.The Genesis is available with a 3.3-litre V6, a 3.8-litre V6 and will also be joined by a 4.6-litre V8 engine later in the year.

Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive represents a $600 million investment for the Korean company and was engineered with the likes of the BMW 5 series, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Lexus GS in mind.This week's launch marked its introduction in Korea. It will make its way to North America in June and China by the second half of the year.It will also be exported to the Middle East. But Australians will have to wait.Hyundai Australia's director of sales and marketing Kevin McCann says it isn't a model that has yet been confirmed for Australia.“The Genesis is a great looking car and a very exciting prospect for Hyundai,” he says.“If we were to launch it in Australia it would be post 2009.”While it carries a starting price of $US44,000 ($49,796) in the US, Hyundai Australia says it's too early to say what price it would be if it does become available in Australia.The Genesis is available with a 3.3-litre V6, a 3.8-litre V6 and will also be joined by a 4.6-litre V8 engine later in the year. The Genesis concept car was unveiled at last year's New York motor show in March, but this week marked the first public viewing of the production model.“Genesis is the pride of Hyundai technology and symbolises our determination to enter the highly competitive arena of luxury cars now dominated by the Europeans,” Hyundai chairman and CEO Chung Mong-Koo says. “Genesis will consolidate our position as the leader of the Korean auto industry and will pave the way forward for our leap into the global market.”  How well do you think the Hyundai Gensis will do in Australia?