Hyundai Brings Luxury Into Being With the 2009 Genesis
Hyundai is gearing up to make it past the door of the high end luxury sports car club. The 2009 Genesis is Hyundai’s new flagship model that boast many impressive features both inside and out. The base model has a 290 hp V6 under the hood and starts at $33,000. For customers looking for some extra power a 375 V* model will be available for $38,000. John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning at Hyundai commented:
“When we first showed the production Genesis earlier this year, we committed to deliver the interior package of flagship European luxury sedans, world-class driving dynamics, and pricing comparable to entry-level premium brand vehicles [...] Today, we’re delivering on a key part of that commitment, with a very well-equipped Genesis sedan priced below the most basic Infiniti G35 or BMW 3-Series.”
The Genesis sits on a high performance rear wheel drive architecture. The V-6 Genesis 3.8 is loaded with high performance equipment including 6 speed automatic transmission, electric stability control, 17inch alloy wheels and ABS braking. Inside the 290 hp model drivers will find leather heated front seats, a push button start, dual front automatic HVAC and an iPod/USB/Aux jack. The vehicle’s EPA fuel economy estimate is 18 city / 27 highway, better than many other vehicles in the same class.
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