Hyundai previews all-new Genesis premium sedan

Hyundai, the South Korean automaker has previewed the all-new Genesis premium sedan and released few of its details ahead of its launch later this year. Staging its world-premier in Korea, the all-new Genesis will debut in major markets next year.

First launched in 2009, the new Genesis is the company's first rear wheel drive sedan, and the engineers took four long years to develop the current model. The all-new premium sedan has secured best-in class basic product competitiveness through numerous tests carried out in various locations worldwide, including the famous Nurburgring in Germany.

The new Hyundai Genesis is the first model to adopt the company's very famous Fluidic Sculpture 2.0. The vehicle now features a simple design with refined fluidic design elements, singular hexagonal grille and rich color, material and finishing of the car.

The all-new Genesis also focuses on Human Machine Interface (HMI), which lets drivers allegedly recognize vehicle functions, allowing for more convenient and effective use of functions. The improved body structure has helped the all-new Genesis to significantly improved its safety in crash tests. The passenger safety has been enhanced by the use of advanced seatbelt functions such as Emergency Fastening Device system, which tightly fastens passengers in crashes, and Pre-Safe seatbelt, which warns of danger in advance by tightening the seatbelt.

The vehicle also has electronic control suspension such as advanced traction cornering control which provide greater stability in corners. The new premium sedan sports rack-mounted motor driven electric power steering with a variable gear ratio, which offers high-speed stability and direct response at low and medium speeds. Hyundai’s ‘HTRAC’ all-wheel drive system will also be available for the first time on the all-new Genesis. 

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