Hyundai Genesis Prada enters limited production
Ever since the Hyundai Genesis made its debut in 2008, the model has long become known as the brand’s ultimate luxury sedan (besides the Hyundai Equus). To keep the luxury feel around the Genesis, Hyundai today unveiled the Genesis Prada in its hometown of Seoul, Korea. Based on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis featuring the Tau 5.0L GDi engine, the Genesis Prada gets some luxury upgrades that are a result of two years of hard work.
The Hyundai Genesis Prada is available in three exterior colors including Black Nero, Blue Baltico and Brown Moro. It also features a dark chrome grille, emblem and door handles that resemble the palladium-coated buckles on Prada’s bags. The Genesis Prada rides on 19-inch alloy wheels.
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On the inside, the Hyundai Genesis Prada gets a revised upholstery in artisan-crafted “saffiano” leather – Prada’s signature top quality leather.
Hyundai said it will produce the Genesis Prada by custom orders. Only 1,200 units will be made for the Korean market, with other markets also getting a limited production run in Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
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Hyundai Genesis Prada:
Press Release:
Hyundai Begins Sales of `Genesis Prada’
- Hyundai unveils production model of `Genesis Prada’ in Seoul
- Hyundai’s award-winning Genesis sedan reborn with innovative input from Prada, one of the world’s leading luxury brands
- Hyundai to limit sales to 1,200 units in Korea, will export small number to other countries
(Seoul, Korea) Hyundai Motor Company, one of the world’s fastest-growing major automakers, today began sales of the limited edition Genesis Prada in Korea amid industry-wide attention surrounding the collaboration between a leading carmaker and Prada, one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury goods industry.
The Genesis Prada, based on the 2012 Genesis sedan and featuring Hyundai’s award-winning Tau 5.0 GDi engine, was unveiled today at a media event in downtown Seoul. Over 100 VIPs, company executives and media members attended the event, which was held at an art gallery in downtown Seoul.
Genesis Prada is characterized by a special design that combines Prada’s sophisticated innovation, attention to detail and uncompromised quality approach with Hyundai’s advanced technology and expertise in car manufacturing. Hyundai and Prada worked together for over two years to perfect the model, after unveiling a special edition at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show. This is the first time a production model is being introduced to the market.
The joint project of Genesis Prada is the result of both companies’ approach to create a highly unique version of the Genesis model, addressed to the most sophisticated clientele. In particular, the project reflects Hyundai’s new marketing direction, “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”, which aims to provide customers with new experiences and values beyond their expectations. This matches the brand image of Prada, which also balances tradition and innovation.
Genesis Prada
Genesis Prada is based on the 2012 Genesis, which was launched in February this year. The car, which won the prestigious 2009 North American Car of the Year award, is powered by Hyundai’s Tau V8 engine, which has been chosen as one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines for three consecutive years since 2009. The 2012 Genesis’s Tau 5.0 GDi engine delivers a peak power of 430ps and a maximum torque of 52.0kgm, mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission that allows drivers to enjoy the cars power and driving dynamics to their fullest extent.
Genesis Prada comes in three special colors – Black Nero, Blue Baltico and Brown Moro – that are applied with a three-layer coat technology with stereoscopic gold pearl. Dark chrome is applied to the radiator grille, emblem and door handles to reflect the unique palladium-coated buckles on Prada’s bags. The innovations introduced by Prada include also 19-inch alloy wheels and an outer antenna with a wedge shape.
For the interior, the dashboard and the upholstery have also been revised and artisan-crafted in “saffiano” leather – Prada’s signature top quality leather – to obtain a luxurious and sophisticated finish.
Genesis Prada will be produced by customized personal orders, while the limited Genesis Prada badge and GP500 emblem will emphasize the scarcity of the car. Hyundai, together with Prada, will carry out exclusive VIP marketing activities to provide customers with ultimate satisfaction and convenience.
Hyundai plans to offer a limited number of 1,200 units in the Korean market, later exporting to a limited number of Middle Eastern and Asian countries, including China.
– By: Omar Rana
