Spy Shots: Back end of Hyundai's RWD Coupe
Here's another spy photo of Hyundai's upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe, but this time of its lightly disguised rear end. Sort of looks like an Infiniti G35 rear, with similarly styled taillights and overall proportions. Apparently the spy photog captured this "Hyundai Mustang" as some are calling it, right at the perfect moment when the test engineer stopped to retrieve something from the trunk.As we recently reported, this new coupe was finally acknowledged to be rear-wheel drive by Hyundai, even though most of us knew that a long time ago. It will likely be a Tiburon replacement based on the new RWD platform the company is developing for its Genesis luxury sedan. It should show up half a year to a year after the sedan, and might even come as a convertible. The engine is expected to be a V6, but there are still rumors of the new corporate V8 being offered as well, despite the naysayers.
Thanks for the tip, Kevin!
[Source: WorldCarFans]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
felipe 4:37PM (8/03/2007)
gonna miss the hatch... dont lilke a trunk
still cant wait.
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Tim 4:46PM (8/03/2007)
They aped the G37. Check the source are you sure this is not a G? THe Azera/Sonata looks like an accord in the back but better. If they could improve the looks of the G w/o getting sued. OK. Please no E class/Towncar hodgepodge ie the Amanti please. I don't want to see Gin the back and mustang in the front.
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menice 8:42AM (8/06/2007)
looks like your mom
yes we know it looks like something...everything looks like another car.
so tired of the crap from you whiney tools
Whynee Tule 5:14PM (8/03/2007)
My mom? Maybe but I don't think she'll ever attract attention in a parking lot like the G does. =(
mayday83 6:39PM (8/03/2007)
@ menice
That's the second "your mom" comment I have read on autoblog today. I guess there's an elementary teacher out there that is taking his 6th grade class to autoblog to read insted of sticking to his curriculum.
Beacuase of crap like the constant bickering over the quality and status of Toyota and worthless trolling comments like yours, the discussions on this site have really gone south.
naggs 9:41PM (8/03/2007)
Your mom is taking his 6th grade class to autoblog to read insted of sticking to his curriculum!
Christopher H. Kim 5:27PM (8/03/2007)
I like it better than the G37's tail lights.
Looks more sharper than the previous Tiburon IMO.
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SSBR 5:30PM (8/03/2007)
This is a good step for Hyundai. Just like the Japanese 15+ years ago, everyone was laughing when they were offering sports cars, no one took them seriously. Today.. no one is laughing. If Hyundai wants to be successful, they need to continue to offer more "excitement" to there brand. Just like what NSX did for Acura, and Supra did for Toyota. I don't mean develop a supercar or exotic priced Hyundai, I mean continue to develop more "interesting models."
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Realisticism 6:04PM (8/03/2007)
Is it just me or does there appears to be an uncamo'd Genesis in one of these pictures. You will notice it in the pics with the lady on the four wheeler. The car appears to be on the far left in that pic.
It looks like the Genesis because of the C-pillar and the rocker panel cladding as shown at the NY Auto show.
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JB 6:57PM (8/03/2007)
Yeah, that sure does look like the Genesis. This coupe looks better and better with every new spy pic. Proportions are nice... can't wait to see it completely naked.
futurama 8:31PM (8/03/2007)
the car in question is Lexus GS
A.N.E. 1:06PM (8/06/2007)
Very hopeful about this car. I wonder if they'll keep the budget trunk lid hinges shown here. No matter, as long as it zips, looks good, and is inexpensive.
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c. baines 6:59PM (8/03/2007)
Im really excited for the new Hyundai cars.
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fartzy23 8:22PM (8/03/2007)
The more I see of it the more I want one! I can't wait to see it up close and take it for a test drive.
me 9:12PM (8/03/2007)
Test drive a Hyundai and you'll see what the hype is all about. ^^
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XJ 3:16AM (8/04/2007)
I was never a big fan of the G's rear and I'm not a big fan of this one either.
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ChucktownChuck 7:27AM (8/06/2007)
Those tail lights are huge and bland. I hate a sea of red plastic. It needs to have some crystal clear or amber turn signals to break up that cheap look. I wouldnt touch it just for that reason. Second is who in their right mind would put a trunk lid and not a hatch on a car this small. It is usless with a trunk and even more so with those 1985 style trunk hinges that rob even more of the tiny space.
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icu812ru469 10:22PM (8/06/2007)
No matter what, the Genesis and this coupe should bring some excitement to the auto industry and if not "rock the boat" at least cause some waves. If rumors be true and a Genesis will start "way under" $30K (say $28K for the V-6) then that will creates new revenue for Hyundai for sure. Whether or not a buyer that would buy a Lexus/MB/BMW 7 series (or Lexus GS) as opposed to the Genesis, will remain to be seen.
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