click above image to view both high-res renders of the Concept Genesis Coupe
Hyundai just sent us these first official renderings of its Concept Genesis Coupe, a stylized and exaggerated version of a production rear-wheel-drive coupe that's on the way. The actual Concept Genesis Coupe will makes its first public appearance at the LA Auto Show in a couple of weeks, and we'll be on hand to capture the debut. While no other information about the coupe concept or the forthcoming production version was given, we're betting the 3.8L V6 will be the top shelf engine, though we're still holding out hope for a proper V8. Tell us what you think of the concept's design in the comments, as we're sure Hyundai is listening.
[Source: Hyundai]
PRESS RELEASE:
Hyundai to Unveil Concept Genesis Coupe:
LAS VEGAS, October 30, 2007 – Concept Genesis Coupe (shown here as an exaggerated sketch) will make its world debut at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show on Weds. November 14. Concept Genesis Coupe hints at design direction for a future rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Bennet Pullen @ Oct 30th 2007 2:44PM
I love it!
Other than that stupid kink in the bottom of the rear window... Get rid of that and this thing is a winner.
naggs @ Oct 30th 2007 3:52PM
yeah what is up with that?
naggs @ Oct 30th 2007 3:55PM
i think that little drop is to help with visability. helps get rid of the blind spot.
looks great hyundai, looks like the Z is in trouble.
nissanfreak87 @ Oct 30th 2007 2:45PM
that's a nice looking G35/37!!
AlexP @ Oct 30th 2007 2:55PM
My phallus looks like a Sentra.
nissanfreak87 @ Oct 30th 2007 3:13PM
congrats
sylvesterscott @ Oct 30th 2007 2:45PM
pretty cool! would be awesome with a V8, but strong (flat-)6 would be great too. but still, an awesome design rendering. it would be nice if they actually make it like this. give a few cars a bit to think about.
Maestro1 @ Oct 30th 2007 2:45PM
The design looks great! Hopefully it'll look similar in real life.
I don't think a V8 is necessary unless this thing is seriously competing against an M3 or something similar. V6 seems plenty, especially considering fuel prices.
This should be a blast for the tuner market.
Type-R @ Oct 30th 2007 2:52PM
Please let the aggressive styling make it to production! The rear looks amazing...
John R @ Oct 30th 2007 3:02PM
I agree, the rear is really nice. Nice all the way around in fact. The fact that its G35/37ish isn't a bad thing.
Please keep the headlamp treatment. It looked good on the Genesis sedan and it looks good here too. I like the sketch, but hopefully Hyundai will go with a engine bonnet that is the same color as the rest of the car. And maybe some kind of red a la Torro Corsa instead of orange.
Aetius @ Oct 30th 2007 3:03PM
Oh so this is what you get when you put a Lexus IS front on a G37! I was wondering...
Menice @ Oct 30th 2007 3:08PM
F- YEA
Maestro1 @ Oct 30th 2007 3:10PM
Since it looks like its one of those panoramic-style roofs, i'm wondering whether they'll keep it like that or maybe put in a carbon-fibre roof like on the M3.
It looks great anyhow, they shouldn't change a thing!
AZ @ Oct 30th 2007 3:10PM
Let me just say that this is just pure hotness. If they make it, I'll take it.
geo.stewart @ Oct 30th 2007 5:39PM
sweet momma!
Hyundai finally passes the nipponese in the design department.
dan spalinger @ Oct 30th 2007 3:14PM
Breaking News!!
I just saved a boatload of money on my car insurance!!
Bah...its an artists rendering of a fictional product...wake me up when the thing actually gets produced.....
nissanfreak87 @ Oct 30th 2007 3:24PM
seeing as it's debuting in a couple weeks, I doubt it's a fictional product
Christopher H. Kim @ Oct 30th 2007 3:14PM
Hyundai, Please dont forget LSD
naggs @ Oct 30th 2007 3:58PM
seriously, that is more important than the power or even the curb weight
it better be an option
Nicko @ Oct 30th 2007 3:18PM
Hard to pass judgement with such an exaggerated rendering but if they can preserve those basic lines for the real deal it'll rock. About time a proper competitor to the 350Z showed up, it's a great car but is in dire need of a rear end re-style.