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Spy Shots: Hyundai RWD Coupe caught on floor of LA Auto Show
by John Neff on Nov 14th 2007 at 2:09PM 
click either image to view three spy shots of Hyundai's RWD coupe
The rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Coupe is mere hours away from being debuted at the 2007 LA Auto Show, but we're too excited to wait. These shots were taken minutes ago on the show floor, and reveals that the car Hyundai will have on hand is wearing orange and sporting styling cues not seen on the car that was spied at a marketing event last week. For instance, the wheels on the model debuting later today are different and much more attractive than those on the earlier car. This car's front end also appears to be different than the earlier marketing car, with a chin spoiler in black hanging off of what appears to be a larger lower air intake. Finally, there's also what appears to be black trim ahead of the rear wheel that could be for show, could be a faux scoop or may be a protective piece that's pulled off before the debut. Either way, we're happy to bring you these photos and sate your curiosity for a few hours before we can publish the mother load of info on Hyundai's new rear-wheel-drive coupe.[Photos: Brenda Priddy & Co.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Wolharig badeendje 2:15PM (11/14/2007)
nice but could be better...
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Russell 2:22PM (11/14/2007)
Hyundai and RDW is something I don't assosiate together. If they build it, I won't buy it.
Russell 2:23PM (11/14/2007)
* RWD
BLS 3:09PM (11/14/2007)
What happened to it being a shooting brake????????????
Josiah 2:16PM (11/14/2007)
hubba hubba
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Bennet Pullen 2:18PM (11/14/2007)
It looks like they diminished that stupid rear window line somewhat as well.
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Michael 5:54PM (11/14/2007)
I noticed that too, thank God!
Menice 2:25PM (11/14/2007)
hope this kicks ass.
fingers crossed.
die ney-sayers.
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TungstonT 2:28PM (11/14/2007)
It would be immature and ignorant of me to make a comment before seeing the entire picture.
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mk 2:40PM (11/14/2007)
how ironic.
I think making a comment about not making a comment is still a comment, which you said you would not make, but have already made. :D
I have to agree that they seem to have minimized the rear quarter windows problem. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the car.
At least one sleek RWD coupe with IRS, under 30k... if it isn't completely screwed up, it should be at least somewhat popular.
raz 2:36PM (11/14/2007)
Here's what i think. In about a decade Hyundai will be the new Nissan, they will offer great cars that are targeted at people who are looking for performance.
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Chevy Nick 2:41PM (11/14/2007)
Nissan targets people who are looking for performance?
Chad 2:40PM (11/14/2007)
Has Hyundai changed for the better over the years? They were always crap in the past. Why all the excitement?
At least that one is a nice color. :P
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Devon 2:40PM (11/14/2007)
What a tank. Gotta be 3500+ pounds, how disappointing. Do we really need another Mustang or Accord coupe?
As an owner of a first-gen Tib I found the second-gen one to be a big step backwards as a driver's car, much less responsive and very numb. This looks to continue that trend.
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Eric 4:08PM (11/14/2007)
350Z? GT-R? G35/G37?
Eric 4:14PM (11/14/2007)
Clarification: previous comment was in reference to:
"Nissan targets people who are looking for performance?"
Christopher H. Kim 2:47PM (11/14/2007)
haters are in resentment mode lol hahahahaha
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naggs 2:47PM (11/14/2007)
that is how you do an unveiling
lower expectations by "leaking" some shots of a months old prototype and then unveil the finished product that you know looks much better
its like the exact opposite of what subaru did with the impreza
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Kay 2:49PM (11/14/2007)
Here is an exclusive first look of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe .
http://www.autospies.com/news/LA-AUTO-SHOW-Exclusive-first-photos-of-the-Hyundai-Genesis-Coupe-23158/
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raz 2:50PM (11/14/2007)
Chevy Nick. --More so than Honda or Toyota.
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