Next Hyundai Genesis to get HTRAC all-wheel drive

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Sedan, Technology, Hyundai, Luxury



Hyundai's Genesis sedan has been quite the sales success since it first launched in 2009 as a 2010 model, but its rear-wheel drive nature has limited its sales appeal in cold-weather states versus competitors like Audi, BMW, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz, all of whom have offered all-wheel drive in their lineups for years now. We've been hearing that Hyundai has had plans to remedy this shortfall for some years now, and we finally have official confirmation that four-corners-driven traction is coming for the second-generation Genesis.

Dubbed "HTRAC," Hyundai isn't saying much about the new system, other than noting it will offer "select driving modes for a sophisticated and tailored driving experience" and that it will also electronically control the torque split between the car's front and rear axles. HTRAC was developed all over the world, including on the Nürburgring and on Korea's Yeongam Formula One circuit, as well as winter testing in Europe. Oh, and in case you didn't already figure it out for yourself, the "H" in the name stands for "Hyundai" and "TRAC" is short for "Traction."

No word yet on when the system will become available, but Hyundai promises that the second-generation Genesis will make its world debut in its home market later this year. Although no official images or further details have been revealed yet, an undisguised look at the 2015 sedan came to light yesterday, suggesting a reveal is imminent.Continue reading Next Hyundai Genesis to get HTRAC all-wheel drive

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[DeMAN]

The next Genesis will need to step up its game power wise to keep up with reviving Cadillac and newer MB, and BMW for that matter.

Here's one of two from Cadillac the New Genesis will be competing with:

first-drive-2014-cadillac-xts-vsport

Not that impressed with that newer image. (Genesis) It appears to be the current model with a new front fascia and a full moonroof and AWD option. I hope thats not all. It would be very dissappointing is so. To much inovation has past over the past 5 years for the second gen Genesis to do two of the three they could have done midcycle. (Full moonroof and Front Fascia)