Melbourne show: Hyundai gets coupe (and diesel) crazy

HYUNDAI Motor Co Australia intends to shake up the medium-sized segment with a diesel version of its Sonata presented at the Melbourne International Motor Show today.

On sale mid-year, the economical new model will run a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine generating 110kW and 305Nm and achieving fuel economy of 6.0L/100km (with a manual gearbox).

The company also announced the popular i30 diesel would soon be available with a four-speed automatic transmission.

While Hyundai made clear its diesel intentions in Melbourne, the star of the stand was the stunning Genesis Coupe concept car, presented by designer Joel Piakowski.

The production version of the concept is under consideration for Australian sales and will replace the ageing Tiburon coupe.

Unlike the Tiburon, the Genesis Coupe is rear-wheel drive and has more than 220kW under the bonnet thanks to a potent V6 engine.

Hyundai’s recently released i-Load light-commercial vehicle range also featured at the show.

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