'Autonomous Driving Level 3' Genesis G90 Launch Delayed to First Half of Next Year

Technology Development and Certification to Be Completed Within the Year... Real-World Road Testing to Ensure Safety

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The launch of the country's first Level 3 autonomous vehicle has been postponed to the first half of next year.

According to the automotive industry on the 18th, Hyundai Motor Group has delayed the release of the Genesis G90 model year update equipped with Level 3 autonomous driving technology (HDP·Highway Driving Pilot), which was originally scheduled for release within this year.

According to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in the United States, Level 3 minimizes driver intervention, requiring the driver to respond only in emergencies.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to complete the development and certification of Level 3 autonomous driving technology within this year but intends to postpone mass production of Level 3 autonomous vehicles. The reason given is the need for data accumulation and the advancement of autonomous driving software due to raising the Level 3 autonomous driving speed limit from 60 km/h to 80 km/h.

A Hyundai Motor Group official stated, "We are developing advanced future technologies with the customer as the top priority," adding, "We are making every effort to ensure the highest quality."

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