aunggu2002

Hyundai Genesis will sell Spring 2009.

It will MSRP around $24,000 with a $3,000 spread for the 2 versions. All aluminum engines with curb weights around 3600 pounds

Version #1: Rear Wheel drive 2.0L Engine Turbo Charged pumping out 212 horses

Version #2: Rear Wheel drive 3.8L Engine pumping out 300 horses.

Standards:

Comes with 6 speed automatic with shiftronic.
Keyless remote,
HID headlamps
LCD display screen
USB/IPOD connectivity

aunggu2002

It's pretty hot and for the money, god damn it's quick.

But is it just me or does anyone else see bits of every other coupes in the Genesis design?

m733l

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it's not bad. i don't really like it in that silver but the org/blk i like.

artbran

iTrader: (2)

I like it

And Hyundai copies EVERYONE...

CL6

Looks awesome as a CL replacement but I can't be caught driving a Hyundai.

04acptizzy

Hyundai is definitely moving in the right direction with this car.

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

shoudln't this be in car talk?

LukeaTron

Why reinvent the wheel when it's so much cheaper to just look at your competitors successes and failures? I don't see this as a bad thing. Once you've got the capital to back it up, you can move into doing more of your own R&D. It's a pretty well traveled and successful business model.

TLy2522

dang.. now i gotta turbo my car so i dont get beaten by a hyundai...

Corrosion

I think it's hot but I couldn't see myself driving a Hyundai or telling anyone that I drive one.

rp_guy

what does this have to do with CL's

turbo_911

agree, copies everything it sees on other cars...

abouelmm

hyundai's making quite a statement with this car, plus its rwd, pretty rare amongst the cars in its class.. they are working on changing that "i cant be caught in a hyundai" attitude and i think its working..

evan03CL

I like it, but I wish it wasn't a hyundai...
I hate to say it, but name does mean a lot.

ironsurfer129

For its price and its characteristics (RWD, turbo, look) I must say it is HOT!!!!
but... it is a hyundai. who knows, maybe if enough people buy it and give me good review of it, then i might consider hyundai as one of my possible choice.


When i saw this picture, i saw the mustang first and I thought Hyundai copied mustang. BTW the side view reminded me of the lexus is, mitsubishi eclipse, and toyota solora

jaysizzlecity

The 3.8 is a better look and for under 30k you can't beat it....

artbran

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I dont see anything wrong with copying other car companies however a few times I had to do a double take to make sure that I saw a Hyundai instead of an accord. The tail lights are very similar on one of the models..

The other car designs that I see in hyundai's cars are Mercedes, BMW, and a few others added to what was mentioned above.

Either way, this should be in car talk...

RYANGP

this should really go in car talk.

but it looks alright, esp for hyundai. from the side it seems like a major G37 ripoff.

gc86

Hot.

gaping46and2

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Will probably be my next car in 3-5 years. Hyundai's really trying to make a name for itself (other than a P.O.S. Hyundai), and is doing very well. Yes, they look similar to other cars on the road, but then again, don't they all have similarities already?

aunggu2002

Hyundai is spending A LOT of dough in advertisement and actually following through to raise their name higher to the level that Toyota's and Honda's enjoy. I think it will do it.

Take for example its Veracruz. They reversed-engineered it in a sense, to compete with the LEXUS SUV which is 2-3x its price. Motortrend tested both and actually put VERACRUZ on top versus the LEXUS. That's how good they're becoming, if only you forget the stigma of the HYUNDAI badge. Their price kicks ass, quality is up and coming, reliability is rising, and they're doing good all around.

The GENESIS especially will let Hyundai penetrate the performance markets like the stupid ass Tiburon couldn't. If you look at front bumper/fascia area of GENESIS, it actually copies A LAMBOURGHINI. You got some VIPER trident vents in hood. The headlight and rearlights resemble that of a LEXUS. The rear & exhaust obviously resembles G37's.

I mean, for $30,000, you'll get 300 horses, and a car that reminds people of vipers, lambo, lexus, and infiniti. That's a bad thing?

aunggu2002

oh I Forgot To Say:

Genesis Will Be Commissioned To Run On Both 89 & 91 Octanes With Only A 2-3 Mpg Loss For Transition.

LIPPSTUH

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don't keep pushing hyundais down... like toyota and honda they have had a negativity from most people when they were first starting in the US. now look at where they're at. i can honestly say they aren't that bad, and give it a few years they're going to be more of a competitor.

and it looks like a toy to me... meh

sunnyflava99

The last couple of years they've really improved their lineup,but, like one guy put it I can't be seen dead in a Hyundai!

Looks good though!

notorious7182010

looks like a mix between a lexus IS, a g37 and a tiburon. id have to see it on the road or in person to say whether or not im a fan, but yeh the "hyundai" name def is a factor..

aqua1stgen

I can't get over the rear window...to me it's straight 100% ugly. Other than that, great looking and possibly a great performer. Looks a bit like a 350Z front, Accord middle, Toyota Camry rear imo though.

03CLS6MT

Isn't the Genesis a 4 door luxury car....

03CLS6MT

I thought this is what the Genesis was....

Thats what the Genesis looked like at the NY, Detroit, and LA Auto Shows... and in a couple mags...

03CLS6MT

nevermind...

this is the Genesis Coupe... I was confused, its like the Altima Coupe, when you said Genesis I thought of the 4 door Genesis I saw...

this is still based off the Genesis platform, so this will be a pretty damn big car, huh?

how fast can it be being based off a 4 door luxury sedan platform? It still weighs about the same as the 4 door and R&T and C&D said like 6 secs or a little less for the 4 door so this cant be much quicker if at all... maybe like TLS quick for like 4 or 5 grand less??? f-that, I'll spend the extra 4 or 5 and get an Acura!

03CLS6MT

Hyundai confirmed that the stylish Genesis Coupe will offer two engines - a turbocharged four cylinder and an upgraded version of the 3.8 liter Lambda V6. The four cylinder will put out an estimated 212 horsepower using regular grade gasoline and 223 on premium. The V6 will put out 306 on regular and 310 on premium, which Hyundai says will make it the least expensive 300 horsepower coupe in the world.

Hyundai claims that the V6 model will hit 60 miles per hour in under six seconds. The top-line SE model will include Brembo four-piston brakes (14" in front, 13.4" in rear - both ventilated) and a Torsen limited-slip differential. It will also come with 19" wheels, whereas other models will come with 18" wheels.

The Genesis Coupe is based on the same rear wheel drive architecture as the Genesis sedan, although as of yet there is no news of V8 availability in the Coupe.

Hyundai said that three transmissions will be offered, though only a six speed manual and a ZF six-speed automatic were mentioned. An Infinity audio system with iPod connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth will be standard.

On the safety front, six airbags and ESP will be standard. Enthusiasts - the target market for the Genesis Coupe - will no doubt be pleased to learn that the ESP will be entirely defeatable.

The Genesis Coupe is one of seven vehicles Hyundai plans to introduce over the next 24 months. It'll be on sale early next year and though pricing was not announced, Hyundai repeatedly stressed that it will be the least expensive 300 horsepower coupe on the planet.

“Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling, most emotional Hyundai yet,” said John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America when the concept was first shown. “When it hits the market in early 2009, we aim to deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like Infiniti G37, at prices more like Mitsubishi Eclipse.”

There is no Tau V8, the Tau V8 in the sedan is like 360 some HP, it will come with a 310 HP Lambda DOHC V6 in SE trim, and it will come with a 6 speed manual and a Torsen Helical mechanical LSD and big Brembos...

I think I'm starting to like the Genesis Coupe more and more.... you should look up some of the pics and video on YouTube of it doing controlled skids and burnouts... pretty badass for a little over 30 fully optioned...

jproy

this is going to car talk soon.

kowloonsniperhk

looks better than the new TSX lol

deematic

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hot!!!

BigLizard

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repost in Cartalk

If it's not about the CL, it shouldn't be posted here.

GreenMonster

Yes... but it's a repost anyways since we've been talking about the gen coupe for awhile now over in Automotive news...