Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI CRAFTS A RIVAL TO THE WORLD’S PREMIER SPORT SEDANS Miles Johnson Jim Trainor Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology Director (714) 366­1048 (714) 594­1629 [email protected] [email protected] ID: 32881 Rear­wheel Drive and High­output V8 Engine Deliver World­class Driving Experience FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 – The North American Car of the Year­winning Genesis returns this year with the available convenience of Smart Cruise Control, touch­screen navigation and an electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold. In addition, a 90­day subscription to XM radio and XM NavTraffic is also now part of the Technology Package. Due to consumer demand, touch­screen navigation has been added to the base Genesis 4.6 and is now standard on Genesis 3.8­liter models equipped with the Premium Navigation Package. The new 7­inch touch­screen navigation system complements the highly acclaimed 8­inch screen Ultimate navigation system that is still a key part of the Technology Package. Ultra­premium leather seating surfaces are also now standard on Genesis 3.8 models equipped with Premium, Premium Navigation and Technology Packages. NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2010 Smart Cruise Control available on Technology Package Electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold available on Technology Package Touch­screen navigation standard on Genesis 3.8 models with Premium Navigation Package and Genesis 4.6 base Ultra­premium leather seating surfaces standard on Genesis 3.8 models equipped with Premium, Premium Navigation and Technology Packages Smart Cruise Control automatically manages the Genesis’ speed through the braking and throttle systems to maintain a following distance set by the driver. The electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold allows the parking brake to initiate automatically when the vehicle stops and deactivate as soon as the gas pedal is pressed. The automatic vehicle hold feature eliminates the need to keep the brake pedal depressed in situations such as stop­and­go traffic. Automatic vehicle hold also prevents the Genesis from rolling backwards when parked or stopped at a traffic light on a hill. The automatic parking brake also eliminates the need for a hand or foot lever. The entry­priced Genesis models have been upgraded with an optional, next­generation in­dash navigation unit. This system, which also features a Bluetooth hands­free phone system, can be easily controlled by a 7­inch touch­screen. The system also works through voice activation via a headliner­mounted microphone. The system comes matched with the Lexicon 14­speaker surround sound audio which plays compact discs and accesses digital music files through Bluetooth streaming audio. It also allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks. Bluetooth audio wirelessly streams music from their phone to the Navigation system. Also, with a Bluetooth enabled phone, one can look up a local restaurant and call for reservations before plotting the route. The XM Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the navigation unit and features channel logos and real­time NavTraffic. The system is also updateable via the USB port. The touch­screen navigation­equipped Genesis will begin arriving in dealerships in the fall of 2009. GENESIS Genesis is built on Hyundai’s performance­driven rear­wheel­drive architecture. It offers two powertrains, the Lambda 3.8­liter V6 engine and Hyundai’s Tau 4.6­liter V8 engine. The Tau produces 375 horsepower using premium fuel and 368 horsepower using regular unleaded, leading all competitors in specific output with 79.5 to 81.0 horsepower per liter, respectively. With technology rivaling more expensive luxury sedans, Genesis showcases features such as XM NavTraffic, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS), Lexicon® audio systems and electronic active head restraints. (For a full list of leading features, see page 9). “Our engineering benchmarks were Mercedes E­Class, BMW 5­Series, Infiniti M and Lexus GS,” according to John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “Genesis provides a potent combination of performance, luxury and value. It has been an extremely disruptive force in the large sedan and near­luxury segments.” PERFORMANCE­DRIVEN REAR­WHEEL­DRIVE ARCHITECTURE The Genesis’ rear­wheel­drive architecture was the first application of such in a U.S. Hyundai model. The vehicle boasts a near ideal 52/48 front­to­rear weight distribution for exceptional handling and more refined steering characteristics. The rear­wheel­drive layout also allows engineers to position the car’s front wheels farther forward, delivering outstanding handling and steering performance. Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the industry’s most important new safety technology, further enhances the vehicle’s driving confidence. Genesis reduces interior noise levels and improves ride and handling with a stiffer, lighter body structure. The use of high tensile steel in critical areas in the unibody provides Genesis with 12­14 percent higher dynamic torsional rigidity and a lower body structure weight than the BMW 5­Series and Mercedes­Benz E­Class, respectively – despite having a substantially larger cabin than either of those benchmarks. Hyundai Genesis has more interior volume than Lexus LS 460 and BMW 750i. GENESIS VERSUS THE RIVALS HYUNDAI LEXUS INFINITI Mercedes E­ BMW 5­ Class Series GENESIS GS M Engines 3.8L/290 hp 3.5L/303 hp 3.5L/303 hp 3.5L/268 hp 3.0L/230 hp 274 lbs­ft V6; 264 lbs­ft V6; 262 lbs­ft V6; 258 lbs­ft V6; 200 lbs­ft I6; 4.6L/342 hp 4.6L/375 hp 4.5L/325 hp 5.5L/382 hp 4.8L/360 hp 339 lbs­ft V8 333 lbs­ft V8 336 lbs­ft V8 391 lbs­ft V8 390 lbs­ft V8 Horsepower / 79.5 ­ 81 V8 74.2 V8 72.2 V8 70.0 V8 75.0 V8 Liter Wheelbase, 115.6 112.2 114.2 113.1 113.7 in. Length, in. 195.9 190.0 192.6 191.7 191.1 Width, in. 73.4 71.7 70.8 73.0 72.7 Height, in. 58.3 56.1 59.4 57.7 57.8 WORLD­CLASS Tau v8 Headlining the Genesis’ performance capabilities is Hyundai’s Tau 4.6­liter V8 engine mated to a ZF 6­speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. The Tau V8 delivers 375 horsepower to fit the demands of performance­oriented consumers. This powertrain combination launches Genesis to 60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds. The Tau produces more horsepower and torque than the powerplants found in Lexus GS460, BMW 750i, Audi A8 and Infiniti M45 and has more horsepower per liter than any of its V8 competitors. The Tau engine is built with flexibility for the future. Future Tau variants may offer larger displacement, forced induction options and other technology enhancements. STRONG LAMBDA V6 PERFORMANCE Genesis also delivers spirited performance through a 3.8­liter DOHC V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 264 lbs.­ft. of torque. To maximize the power spread, the engine uses Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) on intake and exhaust cam shafts and a new Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe efficiently at low and high RPM. The better­breathing results in outstanding off­the­line acceleration and passing performance and remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency, and features timing chains with no scheduled maintenance. Even with their impressive output, both Genesis engines are also environmentally friendly, achieving Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) certification levels. ADVANCED 6­SPEED TRANSMISSIONS The Genesis V6 engine is mated to an Aisin 6­speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission that features an overdrive lock­up torque converter for improved highway fuel economy. The transmission offers smooth shifts and a wide spread of ratios that ideally suit the engine's characteristics, including a tall­overdrive sixth gear for quiet, efficient highway cruising. Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC® feature by moving the gear selector into a separate gate. Pushing the selector forward or pulling it rearward will shift the transmission up or down sequentially, adding to driver control. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the gear that's in use. The Tau V8 Genesis is mated with an enhanced, ZF 6­speed transmission to handle the added horsepower and torque. INNOVATIVE AND SOPHISTICATED SPORT­TUNED SUSPENSION HYUNDAI BMW MERCEDES LEXUS GENESIS 5­SERIES E­CLASS GS FRONT 5­link McPherson Strut 3­link 5­link REAR 5­link 4­link 5­link 5­link Genesis features a suspension design that is among the most sophisticated and refined anywhere, at any price. The front five­link suspension features upper and lower arms linking the front wheels to the chassis. This artfully articulated arrangement creates a virtual king pin axis that dramatically reduces unwanted kickback through the steering wheel as well as improving responsiveness. The five­link independent rear suspension is equally sophisticated, enabling precise suspension geometry for a premium ride and engaging handling prowess. The capabilities of the advanced front and rear­suspension are maximized through Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements. The ASD suspension provides: Improved ride comfort with more body / wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized road surface contact Technology used in Lexus, BMW and Mercedes­Benz models PROGRESSIVE DESIGN MIRRORS ATHLETIC CAPABILITY Genesis’ design is a progressive interpretation of the modern rear­wheel drive sports sedan. To match its dynamic capabilities, Genesis combines strong, sculpted forms which integrate precise details, natural materials and innovative lighting to provide a well­ crafted, premium design aesthetic.