Rumour: Hyundai to launch Genesis luxury brand in India

According to a media report, Hyundai is planning to introduce its Genesis luxury brand in India after 2020. 

Reports suggest that the company has been evaluating the possibility of introducing its luxury brand in India for some time now. Hyundai is likely to open company-owned experience centres and small showrooms in select cities across India. 

In the international market, Hyundai offers three sedans under the Genesis brand. The G70 is the entry-level model which comes with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 249 BHP and a 3.3-litre, twin-turbo V6 that puts out 360 BHP. The G80 is the mid-range model that is available with a V6 engine with 307 BHP, a 360 BHP 3.3-litre engine and a 5.0-litre V8 that makes 414 BHP. The top of the range is the G90 that comes with a 360 BHP twin-turbo V6 and a 5.0-litre V8 that puts out 414 BHP and 519 Nm of torque.

Hyundai is expected to showcase its Genesis branded cars at the 2020 Auto Expo. 

Source: LiveMint