South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor is set to introduce its new global flagship Genesis sedan in Australia in the third quarter of 2014.
The new sedan debuted globally at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is equipped with a 232kW Lambda 3.8-litre V6 engine matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It also features a new multi-link rear suspension and safety aids such as new-generation smart cruise control (SCC), blind spot detection, head-up display, and lane departure warning.
The vehicle also features i-driving mode integrated control and four intelligent driving modes such as eco, normal, sport and snow.
Interior features of the vehicle include 9.2-inch high-definition touchscreen with audio, ventilation and satellite-navigation control.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive officer Charlie Kim said that for the first time, Genesis will be engineered in right hand drive, allowing them to sell it in Australia.
"This high-tech machine is the ideal showcase for what Hyundai can do, and is a superbly-engineered car, fit to rival the best from Europe at a substantially more accessible price point," Kim added.
Image: Hyundai Genesis sedan. Photo: Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Limited.
