Hyundai's new limo to reach China market in H2

Shanghai, January 15 (Gasgoo.com) Hyundai Motor Company officially unveiled its super luxury sedan (code-named 'VI') in Korea market on Jan. 4, Information Daily reported today. The VI limousine will likely come to the China market in late 2009.

Targeting at Mercedes-Benz S-series, BMW 7-series, Lexus LS-series, VI is different from the Hyundai Rohens, Hyundai Motor's latest luxury sedan model for China, which rivals with Mercedes-Benz E-series, BMW 5-series and Lexus GS-series. The limousine is likely to be introduced to China in the second half of 2009, sources said.

The VI reportedly will measure 5,160mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1,495mm in height. VI will come with a 3.8-liter Lambda V-6 engine while the 4.6-liter Tau V-8 will be offered as an option.