Hyundai ’s new Genesis flagship sedan has only been on the market for about a month, but it is already attracting attention from some of the industry’s heavy hitters. Among the first 800 buyers of the Genesis sedan were General Motors and Toyota .
“I’m flattered the competition bought us so early, but we only had the V6 version available initially, so they are going to have to come back and buy another car,” Michael Deitz, manager-product development for Hyundai, told Wards Auto. Hyundai is planning to launch a range-topping 4.6L V8 in the Genesis sedan later this year.
The Genesis sedans offers good value in the market as it offers premium amenities at a bargain price – something the competition has obviously taken notice of.
Deitz added that the competition should keep a close eye on the Genesis moving forward. Hyundai is currently testing alternative fuels – such as liquefied-petroleum-gas and fuel-cells – that could eventually find their way into the premium sedan. Deitz also revealed that a supercharged could soon become part of the Genesis sedan package.
Here’s to hoping the Genesis sedan inspires a rear-wheel drive Buick model and Toyota Avalon .
