GreenMonster

Well, if you're shopping used, I also forgot the Pinto, Vega, pre-1979 beetle, Corolla ae86 and Datsun 510 along with a long list of other discontinued cheap 2+2 rwd coupes...

GreenMonster

I'm not sure either... I haven't found anything out there about the source of the turbo I4, but I'm thinking that the I4 version is going to be more tunable regardless..

GreenMonster

No problem... It's a little porky for my liking too, but as I mentioned earlier, at the rumored pricepoint, they aren't going to be able to use alot of weight saving materials due to the cost of those materials...

It kinda is what it is, but it's still a bit lighter than the G37, and right there with the BMW 1-series weight-wise...

I'm interested to see if a lightweight tuner version of the turbo 4 will be available...

Make mine a black GS w/ HID's, brembos, LSD and no sunroof...

GreenMonster

Here's a story from back in Dec:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/17/m...-from-hyundai/

Some of the comments mention the mitsu developed Caliber SRT-4 motors

Jackygor

The caliber engine is 4B12, which is 2.4 litre, stroked version of 4B11. Even though they co-developed the engine, the cylinder and the heads are all different for all 3 companies. I am pretty sure they will be using the "World Engine" for the Genesis coupe.

Costco

Hah, so the Genesis coupe will be a DSM. Kinda.

GreenMonster

For those who don't know... DSM = Diamond Star Motors:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-Star_Motors

charliemike

The first Eclipses out of DSM were amazing cars back in the day for what they were and what they cost.

phile

Saw it at the NYAS. When Hyundai says this thing is bigger than a 7-series, I'm not sure if they're talking about the exterior dimensions, or if they're talking about a regular wheelbase 7-series. Cause when the turn table spun to show the interior, the rear seat legroom definitely does not beat the long wheelbase 7-series. But it might exceed a regular wheelbase 7-series. Either way, it's big, but just calling out the details.

Overall this car, as generic as it is, was stunning. The details made it look expensive. There are circular foglights, but instead of just being exposed like most, they're housed inside lenses just like headlights. The LED rear lights were very classy.

It was sad to walk over to the Acura display, cuz this thing simply outclasses the new RL in terms of looks. The new RL, with the grey "metal" details instead of chrome, really looked like another TL. It did not look like the flagship model at all. But the interior did look great now that they added wood to the center console. Hell I thought the old RL (which they also had on display) looked classier.

GreenMonster

So I guess that Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai formed an alliance to produce these "World" engines...

Makes total sense for hyundai to use that then...

chungkopi

i didn't do it.

S A CHO

That looks great...

The whole car looks great...

Brandon24pdx

I'm very curious as to what the pricing will look like for a top of the line SE V6. Can they get away with charging $35k+? (The 135i I want would sticker at ~$38k BTW.)

This car would have to be priced ulta competitive for a guy like me to go from desiring that new Bimmer to wanting a new Hyundai.

chungkopi

where you get $35k from?

this will be priced $29k ish with everything on it.

how to buy a hyundai

1. go to a hyundai dealer where there's are tons of cars on the lot.
2. make sure to buy during 'slow' season where they offer 2000 rebates and so on.
3. you go in there and lowball da shit out of the salesman. threaten him to buy a honyota.


i just bought a new 2008 santa fe SE for for $22.2k OTD and the sticker was $26500.

SeCsTaC

So this will be released sometime in 09 to be a 010 model? Anyone know when in 09?

GreenMonster

Word is spring of 09 as a 2010 model... so a year from now...

But since it's still a ways off, I'm sure things could change...

BraveDemon

Wow, seems like lots of people are interested in the I4 version.

Anyone else interested in the 3.8L V6 version like me?

I know what savings is key for drivability, but 100lbs for a NA 3.8L (pumping out 306 HP)seems like a worthy sacrifice IMO, over the 2.0t rated at 212 HP.

Not to mention, I'm already a thin guy at 5'11 weighing only 145 lbs.

Jackygor

The reason everyone is interested by the I4 turbo because it could mean cheap power. If the engine is anything like the one in the Evo X or the Caliber SRT-4. A intake can easily yield 10+ whp...

GreenMonster

Pricing has to be below BMW... or it won't sell

I know Hyundai is trying to "upscale" the brand with the RWD offerings, but Hyundai has always been about value...

I would think the top of the line Hyundai Genesis Coupe has to be priced below the $30K 128...

Rumors of pricing (see page 4 in this thread) echo that sentiment...

I'll be interested in seeing how the resale value of the lower end offerings (128 and SE turbo 4) do... It's going to be interesting when all these cheap RWD coupes hit the used car market in a few years...

charliemike

You and me both. Between the A5, G37, 1-series, 3-series, and now Genesis coupes I figure that CY 2011 (my 40th birthday year - EEK) is going to be a great year for 2 and 3-year old RWD coupes.

charliemike

Jeezus man, are your bones hollow like a bird?

SeCsTaC

yohan81718

Jackygor

^^^

IWHI!!!

I will take one in white

jiggaman

i never thought i'd see the day that there is car made by Hyundai that i was impressed with.

that day is here though...

S A CHO

It makes me so happy to see such a nice car come from Hyundai... it really does...

Those pictures that yohan posted show what the car will look like in person. I love it

Manual Transmission

MMMMmmmmmmMMmmmmm......... Prettieeeee.....

The more and more I look at this car the more I like. This car does have great lines and overall design. I think this is really good....

Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures, yohan81718.


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phile

This thing looked just as good in person as it does in photos. The headlights were nice. Doesn't quite have the intricate detailing found in the headlights of the G35/37, but still far better than the cheap looking housing from the newer Acuras.

chungkopi

http://magazine.windingroad.com/wind...5web/?folio=56


windingroad article

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

hottttt

JediMindTricks

^ +1.

gawd that thing looks good...

SeCsTaC

I'm loving the potential of this car, however the one gripe I have so far is the front end. The rear, and sides look gorgeous, but the front is a let down to me. The tiny grill opening and the bottom of the front just looks awkward to me, and doesn't flow with the rest of the car.

But aside from that, everything looks amazing!

EDIT: Picture of what I'm talking about

GreenMonster

I'm sure there'll be tons of kits out there to "fix" the front end if you want...

I agree, the bottom grille looks awkward. I guess it would look better with a "G35/G37" type lower bumper type styling, but Hyundia probably wanted to do something different to make the car stand out from the crowd.

Manual Transmission

SeCsTaC, if you're only staring at the front end directly then yea, it would look a little awkward because
of the lower grill on the front bumper and the center grill above the bumper.

But if you look at the car as a whole the front end blends in rest of the car quite well.
The overall of the car looks beautiful to me. Plus, most people don't stare at the frotn end only.
Look at the car at different angle, like posted by yohan.
The pics below need to be looked at again. It's too good to be missed or overlooked...
It's drop-dead ridiculously beautiful. See below.

GreenMonster

That's was a pretty good read... looks like we'll have to wait till next year to find out what offical pricing will be...

Ashburner

Honestly, the looks don't do much for me. Looks like a Tibby

fsttyms1

Hot!

S A CHO

This car fixes everything that was wrong with the Tibouron.

nokiaman

and more.

Lazy to look back..., Are bi-xenons avalaible for the coupe?


That car looks drop-dead gorgeous. To repeat my co-worker's surprise: Is that a Hyundai? Oh ma Gawd

GreenMonster

They said HID's are in the SE package, but don't say if it's optional on the other models...