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Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe caught in Sweden
by John Neff on Feb 21st 2008 at 3:57PM 
Click either image for high-res gallery of Hyundai Genesis Coupe spy shots
Though we've seen spy shots of Hyundai's upcoming rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe before and now have the Genesis Coupe Concept as a reference for the upcoming production version, these brand new spy shots taken in Sweden reveal many new details, not the least of which is the car's production interior and back seat. Let's start with the exterior, where we can see the sculpted lines of a lower air intake with some chrome slats for good measure. Both doors are also completely uncovered and offer a peak at the flowing character lines that run the length of the car. Spy photogs got some great shots of the interior, as well, which reveal the production center console, gauge cluster, and a floor-mounted shifter for an automatic transmission with manual shifting capability. Shift paddles apparently won't be offered, but there are heated seats and these particular chairs are nicely bolstered. The rear seats are strict buckets with their own center console sporting a pair of cup holders and some cubby storage. Rear set leg room looks pretty good from this angle, but headroom at this point is an unknown.
Finally, we've also got shots of the engine bay that show the Genesis Coupe's 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder. Though a V6 will also likely be offered, we're more excited about the four-cylinder for its more tunable nature, lower cost and better weight distribution within the coupe as a whole. Rumors of a V8 being offered are still just that... rumors.
[Photos: KGP Photography]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
meshies 4:03PM (2/21/2008)
Sigh. Looking at the proportions it looks just like the stupid Tiburon. And whats with those cross-eyed gauges?
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Bruxell 7:28PM (2/21/2008)
Really? Because I think it looks as if Hyundai have changed their "styling influence" from Ferrari to Aston... And I think that gauge cluster must have been molded straight from an R8's.
Matt Keller 4:05PM (2/21/2008)
"Rumors of a V8 being offered are still just that... rumors."
Hyundai has said eleventy-billion times that they won't be offering a VEE AYTE in the Coupe.
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Bill 4:05PM (2/21/2008)
Isn't this exactly what everyone was asking Toyota for in the article the other day???
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naggs 7:44PM (2/21/2008)
this is more of a 350z competator
people were asking for something that will weigh about 1000 lbs less than this
iSpec 4:19PM (2/21/2008)
I'm not sure that this is going to be as light a rwd as everyone is beggin' for. Earlier releases by Hyundai approximated this around 2500 lbs.
Hyundai has said the turbo 4 will be in the 225hp range. For the older folks who want the V6, the question is will they put in the 3.3 (249) or 3.8 (290ish)? I'm betting the 3.8 as this is built in Korea and so is the 3.8. Hyundai is building the 3.3 in US now. Early reports said this would be sub $20K but then the other day the base price was listed as $23K. Who knows with Hyundai.
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joe97 4:34PM (2/21/2008)
If the 3.3L V6 were to house under the hood, it would be at least 264hp (as is the rating for the sedan).
The 2.0L I4 turbo (215hp) and 3.8L V6 (over 300hp) will be the two engines.
joe97 4:38PM (2/21/2008)
Hyundai has not released any weight info yet so don't make it sound like Hyundai has promised anything.
Pricing is rumor at this point; although the I4 turbo will keep the price low - Just under 20K base is what I have been hearing
naggs 7:46PM (2/21/2008)
my admitidly optimistic predictions are 3100 lbs for the turbo 4 w 240 hp and 3300 lbs for the v6 at 330 hp
icu812ru469 4:23PM (2/21/2008)
With the aggressive Sonata pricing now, I doubt Hyundai will be a value maker any more. They're starting to price more aggressively and once CAFE kicks in, say goodbye to most V8s.
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tanooki2003 4:40PM (2/21/2008)
So far I am really liking this. Of course they need to add a rear deck spoiler and more aggressive lower spoilers.
I have suspected that the final production vehicle will share some design cues from the Tiburon, which I don't think is necessarily a bad thing. After all the Tiburon is the only car currently on the market to follow the affordable 2 door true sports coupe profile.
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vwboyaf1 10:56PM (2/21/2008)
The last thing any car needs is "more spoilers". You sound like that SNL skit "more cowbell".
tanooki2003 11:08PM (2/21/2008)
hey old fart, do us a favor and stop trolling and go back to drooling over the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis.
vwboyaf1 11:49PM (2/21/2008)
I'm not an old fart, you riced out tib fanboy. Everybody knows that clean lines are a better design then horrible looking body kits and disgusting wings everywhere. Get a clue, kid.
To me this car is the reincarnation of the 180sx. Even the I4 reminds me of an SR20DET.
tanooki2003 2:04AM (2/22/2008)
FIrst of all I am most certainly not a riced out tib fanboy, or however you put in your aging mind. Second I think you seriously need to vent your hatred towards WRX STi and EVO drivers elsewhere. May I suggest Dr. Phil? Narrow mindedness is a very dangerous thing than can lead to dementia and even alzheimer's disease.
Now for your information I am not talking about huge wing kits, 18 inch shiny rims, tinted windows, sharp pointy custom modded bumpers or skirts, and ground effects at all. I am talking about a mild sport kit sort of like the what the Civic Si and the 2006+ Mitsubishi Eclipse's Aero kit, or the similar sport package that the Mazda 3 & 6 series sport editions have. Basically OEM factory offerings, not local tuner and custom mod shop styles. Lip spoilers and mild trim help to keep it modern, sporty, and mildly aggressive even after 5 years later, sort of like the Tiburon and the 2nd Gen Mitsubishi Eclipse (98 & 99). I'm sure that some will agree that the nakedness may make the car age sooner than it really should, requiring a redesign in 1-2 years.
Jrejre 4:42PM (2/21/2008)
Looks like that weird dip in the rear windows is gone.
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naggs 7:48PM (2/21/2008)
no its there, just covered by the camo
that will deff be in the production version
Jrejre 8:56PM (2/21/2008)
I was looking at the interior pic without the camo. Doesn't look very dramatic if it is there.
naggs 11:39PM (2/21/2008)
hum,
your right, curious
010111 5:38AM (2/22/2008)
god i hope so. the car was actually non-offensively good looking... *except* for that stupid dip. and the even stupider supposed excuse for it existing.
with the dip? polarizing and i'd never even consider it.
without the dip? depending on the price for the turbo... it is certainly possible.