Hyundai VI

Hyundai has released two renderings of its forthcoming flagship sedan, the Equus. Codenamed VI, this second-generation luxury sedan is positioned above the Genesis at the top of Hyundai's product portfolio. It will compete with the likes of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class and Audi A8 in the Korean market.

The Korean automaker claims that the design of the VI displays ‘luxurious and powerful style, with a unique bodyside character line and silhouette to highlight the modern sculptural touches'. Judging from the renderings, the VI seems to embody good vehicle proportions with short front and rear overhangs, and an excellent body-to-DLO ratio anchored by large alloy wheels. The new car will measure 5160mm long, 1900mm wide and 1495mm tall. The abundance of high-end details - including LED lamps, and chrome bumpers and side strips - will enhance the vehicle's luxury image.

The Hyundai VI will be officially unveiled in Korea next month. As yet there is no official word on whether it will be available in overseas markets.

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Cadillac SRX

GM's Cadillac division will debut its mid-size luxury crossover, the all-new 2010 SRX, at the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) next week. Cadillac claims that the new SRX's styling advances the brand's ‘art and science design to create a crossover for style-conscious customers'.

The new SRX carries over almost the all of the main design themes - including the proportion, stance and the dramatic diving bodyside surfaces - of the Provoq concept previewed a year ago at the same show. The only notable changes to the design are conceptual details such as the side mirrors, popup door handles, fog lamps, plug-in connector and ventilating grille, which have been revised for production. It measures 4833mm in length, has a width of 1910mm, stands 1668mm tall and has a 2807mm wheelbase.

Unlike the Provoq, which sourced power from a fuel cell, two types of gasoline engines will be available in the SRX: a 2.8-liter DOHC turbocharged V6 generating 260bhp and a 3.0-liter DOHC direct-injection V6 producing 300hp.

Check out the video to the left for additional details on the development of the SRX.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Cadillac SRX

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