HWASEONG, South Korea -- Genesis, Hyundai Motor Co.'s fledgling luxury brand, is vowing to challenge more established German rivals with the G70, its first compact sport sedan, that will offer optional 3.3-liter V-6 turbocharged performance.
The G70's V-6 turbo will sell alongside a base 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, while some markets will also get a 2.2-liter diesel variant.
The athletic, entry-level offering is expected to arrive in the U.S. next spring as a 2019 model after going on sale in South Korea on Sept. 20.
Genesis is loading the G70 with advanced safety features, including a highway driving assist function, although that feature is not expected to be offered in the United States.