2006 Geneva Motor Show Photos & Coverage
Hyundai's styling is improving by leaps and bounds, but it's still plenty derivative. You'll see some Lexus and Renault in this d-segment, European-only premium hatchback concept. While it's not planned for U.S.-import, the Hyundai Genus Concept shows how South Korea's very confident lead automaker, which is having the same sort of success in Europe as it has here, is moving further up the status scale. The car has elegant proportions and a sumptuous interior -- though the interior is more lacking in production reality than the exterior. Described as a coupe/wagon/crossover, the Genus five-door has a 112.2-inch wheelbase and short front- and rear-overhangs for a 187-inch overall length, with a b-pillar hidden behind the windows of the frameless doors. Its power comes from a 2.2-liter common-rail diesel powering all wheels through a five-speed automatic. The intelligence and maturity of the design bodes well for Hyundai's plans to introduce a rear-drive, V-8 sport sedan for 2008.
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