Hyundai prepping long-wheelbase Genesis sedan

Posted Wed May 7 2008 7:31 PM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Given the popularity of long-wheelbase models in Asia, particularly in China where a high proportion of premium cars owners prefer to be driven rather than tackle the traffic themselves, it was only a matter of time until we heard about an extended version of the new Hyundai Genesis sedan being developed. The new model, codenamed BHL-VI, will stretch an additional eight inches over the standard model and will initially be launched in South Korea and China.

The LWB Genesis will replace the current Equus JS 380 in its domestic market, but there are no plans to bring the car to the U.S. or other global markets. Speaking with Jalopnik, Hyundai R&D chief Dr. Hyun-Soon also said there were no plans for future derivatives of the Geneses RWD platform such as a rumored crossover and wagon variant.

The regular Genesis sedan (pictured) went on sale in South Korea in December and is scheduled to appear in the U.S. by the middle of the year. Hyundai’s new Genesis coupe, meanwhile, will go on sale in South Korea this September and is expected to reach North American shores until early next year.

Hyundai Genesis sedan

Gallery: Hyundai Genesis Sedan

Reader Comments

Wed May 7 2008 11:51 PM
Big Boss says

Wow, that's very Grand Theft Auto 4, Mercedes-Benz inspired, ya think? I betcha that's gonna be the new Chrysler 300! lol
Thu May 8 2008 7:07 AM
ally says

is it just me or it really looks like a mercedes from many angles....it even resembles some sort of lexus....
Thu May 8 2008 8:48 AM
Alan says

For me, only the headlight reminds me of MB, whereas the general shape and design of the car reminds me a lot of Lexus LS and Infiniti
Thu May 8 2008 11:20 AM
ally says

i read some where that they plan on giving the luxury of a 7 series and the performence of a 5 series and the price of 3 series

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