hyundai’s genesis coupe will have a starting price of just $22,000, the korean automaker announced today at the chicago auto show. that will buy you the base model, equipped with a 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine. if you’re looking for some more power, you’ll have to pony up $25,000 for the the 306-horsepower, 3.8-liter, v6 engine model.

the car first debuted in pre-production form nearly a year ago at the new york international auto show. Hyundai reiterated a promise it made at the nyc show, confirming the aggressive pricing will make the v6 model the least expensive 300 horsepower coupe in the world. 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.

The basic $22,000 model comes standard with a six-speed manual. For customers looking for added comfort or ease of operation, a five-speed siftronic automatic with manual mode is $23,250. The 2.0t model comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, 12.6-inch disc brakes, a front strut brace, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel audio controls, power windows, am/fm/xm/cd/mp3, air conditioning, projector beam headlamps, trip computer, cruise control, bluetooth, ipod connectivity, active head restraints, front/side/curtain airbags, abs, and electronic stability control.

A “premium” variant of the 2.0t model is also available, coming in at $24,250 for the manual variant and $25,500 for the siftronic automatic. The premium edition gains a power driver’s seat, 360-watt infinity audio with 10 speakers, push-button start, auto-dimming mirrors, a tilt-and-slide power sunroof, and navigation system.

Available for $26,750, with a six-speed manual only, is the 2.0t “track” model. It includes 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels, bridgestone potenza re050a tires, brembo brakes with 13.4-inch discs and four-piston red calipers, a torsen-type limited-slip differential, blacl leather bolster seats with high-friction cloth insert, aluminum pedals, a rear spoiler, xenon hid headlights, fog lamps, a lightweight aluminum spare, and navigation system.

The v6 model comes standard with a leather interior — a unique selling point for a $25,000 vehicle. Other highlights of the base model include fog lights, chrome fascia accents, and premium door sill plates. A six-speed manual is standard, while upgrading to the siftronic pushes the price to $26,500.

A “grand touring” v6 package is available for $27,500 with the manual transmission, or $29,000 with the siftronic. This trim level adds a 360-watt infinity premium audio system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer, xenon hid lamps, auto-dimming mirrors, navigation system, reverse warning system, heated side mirrors, push-button start, a tilt-and-slide power sunroof, and heated seats.

Lastly, the “track” v6 model comes with 19-inch gunmetal finish alloy wheels, brembo brakes with 13.4-inch rotors and four-piston brakes, track-tuned suspension, and torsen-type limited-slip differential. Unlike the 2.0t, the track model is available with a siftronic automatic, in addition to a regular manual. Pricing is $29,500 for the manual, and $31,000 for the automatic.