Pretty unbelievable...the strides Hyundai's making.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120740

 

Won't let me make the pictures bigger, but doesn't look too bad from the thumbnails

 

There's too much cladding on it to tell anything yet.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365310

Based upon the other thread ... not likely going to be called a 'Tiberon' since this proto is RWD and V8. Hyundai wants to be more 'upscale' (a la VW) so it might be in their best interest to give it a new name.

 

All the coupes look the same to me-350z, G37, accord coupe, tiburon.

Its seems sedan have more to offer in different styles.

 

some new spy shots of testing. Apparently shes' turbo'd

 

That car looks hot.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365310

 

nice shape!

 

I can't really tell but looks pretty hot.

 

interior looks good.

 

it's pretty damn good looking but i wonder how many people won't buy it just because it's a hyundai...hmm...

 

do some research kid.

 

kindof embarrassing for Honda/Acura if you ask me.

 

That's what I'm saying...how does anyone even know it's even a Hyundai...

 

good luck Acura...

 

steering wheel, rims, body shape?

 

 

What's so special about the steering wheel that makes it a dead ringer for a Hyundai? Same for the rims. As for the body shape, it could be anything. Hyundai isn't the only one wearing a coupe profile.

 

Well, you're right, nothing says it's a Hyundai. Only thing I can infer from some of the pictures is that the photos were taken on some dockyard in Korea. That crummy looking little blue truck in the background is almost universally found on the roads in Korea. Last time I was in Korea those little blue trucks were running around like F-150's over here. But again, purely speculation.

 

It's not a Honda/Acura because the steering wheel is a mere stylization of the actual Honda/Acura one. And because Honda doesn't have any coupe models in development beside the Accord. It'd be nice though if this car is.

It's not a BMW because the interior is too soft compare to BMW's spartan utilitarian design.

It's definitely not a Benz.

It certainly wouldn't be an Infiniti/Nissan, despite the fact that the interior design cue is similar to that of the G35/37. And because the exterior design cues doesn't have the Nissan/Infiniti styling.

 

how about if it's a mazda?

 

pure adrenaline wrote this in here

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=365310&page=3


"I had a chance to drive the final stage Genesis prototype yesterday.

And to the poster who asked how we could know for sure that this coupe is a Hyundai... I can tell you it is a Hyundai vehicle because I saw the coupe with my own eyes while I was there. More on this at the bottom.

Without revealing corporate secrets, I can tell you that the Genesis is simply stunning. I am not able to tell you what kind of options or powertrains it will come with because it is still being finalized (and I value my job), but it certainly won't lack in the power department or luxury features.

The drive... wow. I was smiling ear to ear after the test drive, and I drove a base model test mule. If I didn't know any better, I would have asked if it were a Mercedes Benz S-class or a Lexus LS. I mean, it was just incredible. I could not believe that a car like this would be offered in the 30k-40k range. I thought I was excited about the G8, but I can tell you that when the time comes, I will be at the Hyundai dealership, not Pontiac.

Unfortunately, the front and rear fascia design were still under development and thus heavily camouflaged. I wasn't allowed to take pictures, anyway.

Bottom line is that Hyundai has built a real contender in the luxury rwd market and V8 is definitely being considered for the U.S. market from what I was told. As much as I love my TL, I may be replacing her next year.

I am still in shock and awe of how stunning the Genesis was as I type this. If you guys are getting your hopes up for the Genesis, then I can confidently say that you will not be disappointed.

Now onto the coupe... I was not able to get a close look because it was being driven away and it was very heavily camouflaged. But I could still make out the overall shape of it and it was BEAUTIFUL. I'm talking Aston Martin DB9 greenhouse meets Ferrari 599 Fiorano roof line. You may think that I am exaggerating, but I can tell you that very few cars strike me as beautifully sculpted. But Hyundai got the lines on this (at least the parts I could see) very nicely. Solid and hard, yet soft and flowing lines. We are on a very subjective topic, yes, but it definitely gave me a chubby looking at it.

Oh and we hit 130 in an Azera on a 40-degree bank high speed test track. That was frigging fun. I was on the inside and it felt like I could just reach out the window and touch the pavement. It feels like you are sitting vertical to the ground and the g-forces pulling you toward the outside. Screw road racing, I'm going NASCAR."




pure adrenaline is da man!!