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Hyundai's V8 'Tau' Engine makes 10 Best Engines list

December 15th 2008 14:05

The 'Tau' V8 engine which made its debut in Hyundai's flagship sedan, Genesis, has made it onto the list of Ward's "10 Best Engines" for 2009 - the first time a Hyundai engine has appeared on the prestigious list.

Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau V8 engine in Hyundai's all-new Genesis sedan recently and concluded, "The engine's velvety power delivery, competitive performance and attainable price epitomise the Korean auto maker's drive for world-class engineering."

The Korean designed and built 4.6-litre Tau V8 engine develops a maximum of 280 kW and a specific output of 61 kW per litre - the highest in its class - yet consumes just 9.4 litres / 100 km on the highway - the equivalent of many of its competitors' V6 engines.

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is available with the Tau V8 combined with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering the rewarding driving performance that premium sports sedan buyers demand.

"The critically acclaimed Hyundai Genesis and the Tau V8 engine were designed to rival the best premium sport sedans and V8 engines the world has to offer," said Scott Margason, national manager, Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. "Hyundai is particularly proud of Genesis and the Tau V8 engine as they embody the brand's commitment to performance and efficiency and are delivered to the customer with exceptional value."

The Tau V8 engine and the Hyundai Genesis are built at Hyundai's Ulsan Plant in Ulsan City, Korea.

The Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2009 includes (engine and tested vehicle):

* Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
* BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)
* BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)
* Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
* Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
* General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
* Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
* Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)
* Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
* Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)

[Source: Autodeadline via Ward's]

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Hyundai x Prada Genesis sedans

November 14th 2008 06:45

Korean car maker Hyundai and Italian fashion house Prada has announced a unique collaboration that will see them create three special edition Genesis sedans thus combining the manufacturers technological and industrial know how with the fashion house's signature materials.

The collaboration will take place in Italy over a four month period with one of the Genesis sedans scheduled for a special unveiling at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and then displayed at the manufacturer's headquarters in Seoul. The other two will be auctioned off at the Prada Transformer, "a unique, temporary building that will accommodate a range of different art, cinema, culture and fashion events from March to July 2009" with proceeds donated to a charity.

The press release fails to mention exactly what part Prada will be playing in this makeover for the Genesis but the logical guess would be on interior styling including the use of plush leather, high quality accessories and more.

The Official Hyundai Press Release:

Hyundai Motor Company & Prada to create three special edition Genesis sedans

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, and Prada, one of the world's leading brands in the luxury goods industry, will collaborate to create three special edition Genesis sedans that will combine the best technology and industrial design with quality materials, craftsmanship and an innovative new approach aimed at creating a new driving experience.

One car will be unveiled at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and then displayed at Hyundai Motor Company's headquarters in Seoul, while the other two will be auctioned at the Prada Transformer, a unique, temporary building that will accommodate a range of different art, cinema, culture and fashion events from March to July 2009*. The proceeds will be donated to a charity under the joint Hyundai Motor Company - Prada Transformer name.

Prada's design team will create three special edition Genesis sedans in Italy over a four month period, working closely with Hyundai Motor Company's engineers and own designers, using the house's signature materials.

"We've made a name for ourselves as a quality automaker, and are now focusing on raising our brand image," said James Choi, Hyundai Motor's President of International Sales. "We are extremely delighted that Prada, one of the best and most innovative luxury goods brands, has agreed to work with us and infuse their creative energy into our products."

Hyundai, which leaped into the luxury car segment this year with its new rear-wheel drive V6 and V8 sedan Genesis, is opening its doors wide open to innovative and creative ideas from the world's best. The special edition project will lay the foundation for future cooperation between the Korean automaker and other specially-selected partners.

*About Prada Transformer
The Prada Transformer is a tetrahedron-shaped building, created by Rem Koolhaas and AMO, the think-tank of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). The Prada Transformer will be built adjacent Seoul's Kyeonghee Palace and will accommodate a range of different art, cinema, culture and fashion events from the end of March to July 2009. The project will be realised in partnership with LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Company and Red Resource.

Established in 1913, Prada has built a reputation as a reference trend-setting brand in the luxury industry. Prada's interests transcend fashion, to embrace multi-faceted cultural initiatives that led to the creation in the early nineties of the Prada Foundation, which has become a reference institution in contemporary art and culture.

[Source: Hyundai]

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2009 Hyundai Grandeur with Green Diesel

October 29th 2008 05:15

Korean car maker Hyundai will start offering a diesel option for its 2009 Grandeur large sedan range with the introduction of a 2.2-litre CRDi turbo Diesel engine that achieves 7.9 litres / 100 km plus a range of additional enhancements and refinements

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AIMS: 2009 Kia Cerato

October 11th 2008 00:15

Taking centre stage at the Kia stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show is the stylishly European Kia Cerato sedan, the 'new face of Kia' scheduled for release on the local market in early 2009

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Official: Kia Forte revealed

July 3rd 2008 06:30

Last week, we brought you two teaser images of the upcoming Kia Cerato hatchback replacement called Forte by the Korean car maker and the initial response was very positive indeed

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Kia Forte

June 25th 2008 11:15

Korean car manufacturer Kia has released two teaser images of the upcoming Kia Forte - the successor to the Kia Cerato hatchback - and the initial signs are positive

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Hyundai's mid-year sale campaign

April 17th 2008 04:45

Korean car maker Hyundai has launched its mid-year sale campaign with the offer of free ESP Stability Control as standard in a select range of its passenger vehicles

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Posted By: charles - Category: General motoring news for the Enthusiast, Korean cars, Hyundai, Hatchbacks, SUVs, Sedans

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