Hyundai Genesis: Sleek premium sedan favored by Saudi drivers - Arab News

LONDON: Hyundai Genesis, a premium rear-wheel sedan, was introduced in 2008 and proved very successful in the Middle East region. In its first generation, Genesis sold 250,000 units globally and secured a 24 percent year on year sales increase in the region to 3,112 units. In fact the Middle East is the second largest market for Genesis after the US with 15 percent of sales. The new generation Genesis was offered for a test drive in the UK and proved a worthy contender to German marks such as BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and also to Lexus ES. Since its launch, Genesis was named Car of the Year in North America in 2009, best... The new Genesis applies Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture 2. 0, an evolution in the Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy that was introduced in 2009. The result is the most aerodynamic design of any vehicle in its class with a CD value of 0. 25. The main... The test car was fitted with 19” alloy wheels, heated, folding exterior mirrors with Genesis logo puddle lamp, chrome dual exhaust pipes, rain-sensing wipers and LED day-time running lights. Source: www.arabnews.com