In Seoul yesterday Genesis provide the first look at what will be its quickest model of the luxury brand from Hyundai Motor Group. Acceleration times from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.4 seconds and from 0 to 200 kilometers per hour in 10.9 seconds, with a top speed of 264 kilometers are claimed. The current top of the line GV50 SUV is priced in the low $70,000 range. No word on when the revised model appears.

“In a very short period of time, our engineers achieved something truly remarkable,” stated Manfred Harrer, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Division. “They created a car that is not only fast, but truly Genesis; a car that inspires confidence and provides a true emotional connection.”