A Genesis goes gallivanting in KL

By CARSIFU | 17 April 2015


KUALA LUMPUR: Spotted -- a Hyundai Genesis in Bangsar with the name "Genesis" on display for all to see.

The driver of Hyundai's full-size luxury sedan was in Jalan Maarof heading towards the Mid Valley Megamall on Thursday evening.

An CarSifu reader sent us this picture as proof of existence.

One wonders if Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) is planning to bring this car into Malaysia soon. After all, it will be launching a new car by the second half of this year but is not telling what model it will be. We do know of someone who is driving a Genesis in the Klang Valley but its rarity could soon change if HSDM decides to sell the fully imported model.



The Genesis, now in its second generation, started selling worldwide in 2008.

It's dramatic styling is luxurious at the same time and many have commented about  its winged emblem and the Aston Martin influences in its styling.

The rear-wheel drive Genesis recently gained "out of this world" prominence when 11 of them were deployed to write a Guinness World record message in the Nevada desert from a child to her astronaut dad to view from space.

The model comprises two variants: Genesis 3.8 with a 3.8-litre V6 engine and a Genesis 5.0 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine. Both use an 8-speed automatic transmission with different final drive ratio. Genesis 3.8 is also available in all-wheel drive.

Genesis 3.8 produces 311hp and 397Nm, while the Genesis 5.0 offers up 420hp and 519Nm.

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