The Guinnesses brand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai, will introduce the luxury G70 sedan to the American public at the New York International Motor Show.
The G-70 is competing in the small luxury car segment. Of course, as its name implies, the model is positioned at the lowest mark, topped by the models of the G80, the G80 Sport and the G90, Expanding its offerings further, especially in the compact and four-wheel drive category. The car is also a direct competitor to many sports saloon models, including the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS and the TLX Acura, a class that, as all categories, is highly competitive.
"The launch of this model in the US market is a milestone in Genissys' history," said Manfred Fitzgerald, President of the Genesis brand. "We look forward to providing this stylish sedan to our customers with superior performance and stylish design."
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Just before diving into the details of the car, let us offer you some "administrative" details that may not interest you as readers, but they explain to you the seriousness of Hyundai in upgrading its brand; Hyundai included expert engineer Albert Berman, former head of BMW's BMW "He moved to Hyundai even before the Guinness episode as an independent mark and currently oversees the development and performance of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis.
Among the ranks of the brand are prominent names in the automotive industry, including Manfred Fitzgerald, former head of Lamborghini. And Luc Donkrulek, who headed the design division of the Volkswagen Group, worked with Bentley, Lamborghini and Audi, and Peter Schrauer, who designed the legendary Audi TT, and the designer of this car as well as other names that can not be mentioned here. So do not underestimate the seriousness of Hyundai's competition in luxury and sports.
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Going back to the car, we start to design, the car looks like a smaller brother of the model "G80", and designed the lines according to the design approach known as "Athletic Elegance" of the company, with a long introduction to a large ventilation network, similar to the logo tag, and the line of the roof of the flow, High and wide, curved and smooth lines, and a ceiling line flows up to the edge of the box. No complicated designs, no sharp lines. In order to improve the flow of the vehicle and its performance, the front side air vents are designed to allow air to pass into the wheel arches to cool the brakes, with a long narrow opening behind the arches to exit the hot air decorated with a chrome lid like a bow in a meringue. The front lamps are rather thin, and are powered by LED Biodegradation Technology. Their design is integrated with the front and the long front section so it looks as if the car is aggressively looking at other cars!
The design of the rear section was "quiet", one-piece backlighting, the lid of the box with an air flap as a built-in air reflector, and two.
In dimensions, the vehicle is 4,685 millimeters long, 1,850 millimeters wide, 1400 millimeters high and built on a 2835 millimeter wheelbase. Compared to Kia Stinger-Nusseibeh Genesis G70, the car is 145 mm shorter and the wheelbase is 75 mm shorter. The company attributed these adjustments to the goal of improving its performance on the road, but this came at the expense of the rear seat spaciousness. Aluminum was also used in the manufacture of many components, such as the hood, and these modifications contributed to the car's weight loss more compared to its stinger size.
Inside, the European influence can be seen with straight lines, finishes and fixtures that elevate the cabin's luxury, such as nappa-clad seats with Almacy embroidery, wood finishes, stainless steel and aluminum in door handles, pedals and speakers, and an audio system with 15 A Lexicon amplifier, an 8-inch color touch screen supporting Apple Carbillay or Android Auto, and an electronic switching switch. However, there are many sports touches, such as gear-shifting knobs, "on / off" on the board, hollow pedals, and flap-edged seats.
In terms of finishes and equipment level, you can choose between five levels, starting with the basic and higher "Advance" level.
The car has undergone a major development to enhance its performance and durability, including tests in the Death Valley in North America, in Sweden where the cold polar climate, and for sports performance, Genises completed 10,000 km of tests at the famous Norburgring Nordschliefe.
With regard to the suspension system, there is a multi-link system on the front and rear, McPherson front.
It is designed to provide a balance between athletic performance and comfort.
the performance:
Starting with the engines, the car has three engines:
- Theta GDi four-cylinder, two-cylinder, turbocharged with 252 hp and 352 Newton-meters torque.
- The highest option, the Lambda GDi six-cylinder V6 3.3-liter with double turbo, 365 horsepower, and torque 510 Newton-meters. To work, this is the 45 hp engine from the BMW 340L engine .
- and in some markets, there is a four-cylinder R-Line CRDi turbocharged 2.2-liter engine with a capacity of about 200 hp.
All these engines are standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while pure sports performance fans can choose a six-speed manual transmission, but are available exclusively for the four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive. Consumers can choose between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
In terms of performance, the driver can choose between five modes: Smart, Eco, Comfort, Sport, and finally Custom. As indicated by the name, this option enables the driver to adjust Many points according to his preferences. These positions are controlled by a circular lever installed in the center console.
High-performance enthusiasts can choose more, such as the Active Performance Pack, with many additions, including 19-inch alloy wheels with Michelin tires, a massive Brembo brakes, front airbags and a limited sliding differential. A standard Launch Control system is available.
Among the "technical innovations" in this car is a program called "Active Sound Design" allows the driver to enhance the sound of the car engine and exhaust through the transfer of the inside of the cabin, and broadcast sound through loudspeakers, and even allows him to choose from several levels: "Normal" or " Enhanced "or" Quiet Quiet ".
In terms of standard safety systems and equipment, the car is available on a long list, including: an auxiliary collision avoidance system with pedestrian detection, lane maintenance, blind spot warning and driver alert.
In terms of color, consumers can choose between eight body colors: black, white, silver, gray, and three degrees of blue and red.
Finally, the car will arrive at sales fairs as of this summer as a model for 2019.
