Photo courtesy of Hyundai.

Photo courtesy of Hyundai.

Hyundai gave full details about its second generation Genesis prestige luxury sedan that's new for the 2015 model year at the Detroit auto show.

Hyundai's unveiling presentation at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week including engine specs for the rear-wheel drive sedan.

The base model will arrive with a direct-injected 3.8L Lambda V-6 that generates 311 horsepower and 293 lb.-ft. of torque. Hyundai will also offer an optional 5.0L Tau V-8 generating 420 hp and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. An all-wheel-drive system will be available.

The 2015 Genesis will also get Hyundai's Blue Link infotainment system that allows users to get push alerts about maintenance intervals, remote door lock/unlock, vehicle finder, and PIO send-to-car powered by Google. Blue Link includes an app that allows Google Glass users to connect to the vehicle.

Read Hyundai's press release for full details.

Originally posted on Automotive Fleet

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