Hyundai CEO: V6s will go the way of the dinosaur

[Sayantsi]

“It underscores our beliefs that V6 engines will go the way of the dinosaur,” said John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai's American operations.

From - http://www.autoweek.com/article/200...=1259789779502474/car-pictures&template=photo

Not sure if its just in the context of the new Sonata and discussing its 4-cyl engine and variants, but an odd thing to say when you've got a V6 and V8 in your larger cars like the Genesis and Equus. I doubt either will ever get anything with less than six cylinders in it.

 

[dataguy]

I think they're saying that for mid-sized and smaller cars (i.e. Sonata class). Similar performance from a V6 with better gas mileage from a DI 4-cyl.

 

[dataguy]

Check that, Better HP, torque, and mileage than the 3.3L V6 using a new 2.0T GDI engine that will likely also replace the 2.0T in future Genesis coupes.

 

[Sayantsi]

i wonder if we'll ever see a large 4-cyl turbo in a Genesis sedan?

 

[DanTheMan]

“It underscores our beliefs that V6 engines will go the way of the dinosaur,” said John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai's American operations.

From - http://www.autoweek.com/article/200...=1259789779502474/car-pictures&template=photo

Not sure if its just in the context of the new Sonata and discussing its 4-cyl engine and variants, but an odd thing to say when you've got a V6 and V8 in your larger cars like the Genesis and Equus. I doubt either will ever get anything with less than six cylinders in it.

The quote was made during the intro of the 2011 Sonata. There's a video out from it's product introduction yesterday (12/2/09). The quote had as the rest of the story the fact that the 6 cyl. engine in the Sonata-sized cars would go that way. He also said the Genesis, Equus (and similar cars) would keep 6 and 8 cyl. engines. There was also an allusion (by someone else, I think) to a possible change to the Coupe motor somehow related to the GDI concept employed in the Sonata motor. They declined to say more, so I guess we get to watch....

Dan :>)

 

[jwaters943]

Yes, the Sonata will get a Direct Injection (DI) version of the 2.0T found currently in the Genesis Coupe. It will make "more than 245hp" while delivering 23 city/35 hwy when mated to Hyundai's 6-speed automatic. I personally applaud Hyundai's commitment to being the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S. (provided they leave V6/V8 engines for the Veracruz, Azera, Genesis and Equus).

Somewhat related side note: the 2010 Tucson, which is arriving at dealers any day, gets the the non-DI version of the Theta II, but will get the DI Theta II as Hyundai is able to expand capacity to produce enough engines for both vehicles. The Sonata is clearly the more important vehicle in Hyundai's U.S. lineup so I guess that's why it gets it first. The Tucson may also get the DI 2.0T as well. Probably on the 2012 model.