Hyundai to launch ‘VI’ flagship sedan in February 2009
08-21-08, 06:39 AM
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Hyundai to launch ‘VI’ flagship sedan in February 2009
Hyundai to launch ‘VI’ flagship sedan in February 2009
Posted on Thursday 21 August 2008
Hyundai has confirmed that last week’s leaked teaser of a new luxury sedan is in fact the replacement for the current Equus flagship. The new model is currently tagged as the ‘VI’ sedan and is scheduled to be launched in South Korea next February. Power will come from a range of V6 and V8 petrol engines, and there are currently no plans to export the car to North American or European markets.
The current Hyundai Equus first entered production back in 1998 and has barely undergone any changes since then. The car was developed together with Mitsubishi, which sold it as the Proudia in Japan. The Equus was developed primarily for the South Korean domestic market but it has sold other markets, including the Middle-East and Europe, where it’s known as the Hyundai Centennial.
Unlike the FWD Equus, the VI adopts a RWD architecture to better align it against Germany’s premium sedans. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, VI will measure 5,160mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1,495mm in height.
The powertrain lineup will include a 3.8L Lambda V6 and a 4.6L Tau V8. A long-wheelbase model will also be offered, complete with a brand new 5.0L version of the Tau V8. Advanced safety features will include a new vehicle stability system and camera-based lane departure warning system.
Posted on Thursday 21 August 2008
Hyundai has confirmed that last week’s leaked teaser of a new luxury sedan is in fact the replacement for the current Equus flagship. The new model is currently tagged as the ‘VI’ sedan and is scheduled to be launched in South Korea next February. Power will come from a range of V6 and V8 petrol engines, and there are currently no plans to export the car to North American or European markets.
The current Hyundai Equus first entered production back in 1998 and has barely undergone any changes since then. The car was developed together with Mitsubishi, which sold it as the Proudia in Japan. The Equus was developed primarily for the South Korean domestic market but it has sold other markets, including the Middle-East and Europe, where it’s known as the Hyundai Centennial.
Unlike the FWD Equus, the VI adopts a RWD architecture to better align it against Germany’s premium sedans. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, VI will measure 5,160mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1,495mm in height.
The powertrain lineup will include a 3.8L Lambda V6 and a 4.6L Tau V8. A long-wheelbase model will also be offered, complete with a brand new 5.0L version of the Tau V8. Advanced safety features will include a new vehicle stability system and camera-based lane departure warning system.
08-21-08, 08:45 AM
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Hyundai keeps going for the gold.
It's a struggle, but kudos for them in designing/building a luxury vehicle without a reputation during tough economic times.
I don't think they're redefining luxury, but I do think they're restructuring how luxury vehicles should be priced...
It's a struggle, but kudos for them in designing/building a luxury vehicle without a reputation during tough economic times.
I don't think they're redefining luxury, but I do think they're restructuring how luxury vehicles should be priced...
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