We dug the hot new Genesis Coupe at the New York Auto Show, but not everybody can head out to Gotham to see Hyundai's future tuner de force. Hyundai knows it has a good thing on its hands, and has now shared it with the world in web form. The Genesis Coupe's official site includes everything from technical specifications and available equipment to photo galleries and videos. That ought to help you kill the year-or-so wait for the Genesis Coupe's arrival in dealer showrooms. We noticed that Hyundai hasn't gotten around to posting video of the car's smoke-laden intro in New York, so we've added ours after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Mike!
[Source: Hyundai]
New York 2008: Hyundai Genesis Coupe doing power s
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mike Jenkins @ Mar 22nd 2008 2:52PM
It doesn't say on the site, anybody know what kind of mileage these engines are supposed to get?
Jack Herreter @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:41PM
How many times are we going to hear about Hyundai? Of course it's going to make a site on its new vehicle, every company would. The question is how much is Hyundai paying Autoblog.
samit @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:59PM
I like how they are showing the car from the back on the website's intro screens - I think the back is the strong point (seems to look better compared to the front).
But I do think that simply changing the front bumper (body-kit) might make the car look equally good from the front too.
Steven T. @ Mar 23rd 2008 12:14PM
The comment rankings are unusually aggressive for such a routine posting. I take it Hyundai's p.r. staff works weekends.
jon igielnik @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:12PM
great move hyundai, great car
refugee7 @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:07PM
A step up! Great competition.
Insiderunknown @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:20PM
well the 3.8 is a Lambda so its a retuned azera engine...45 more hp and like 10 more Lb/ft. Azera weighs 3600lbs and I would hope the genesis coupe is closer to 3300lbs, so I think the azera ratings of 19/28mpg would be similar
RDL @ Mar 22nd 2008 10:31PM
Insiderunknown:
"... 3300lbs ..."
Gawd, I hope it's a *lot* less than that for the Turbo I4 ...
Insiderunknown @ Mar 23rd 2008 12:15AM
I wouldn't count on it being much less than maybe 3200lbs. Anytime you use a sedan as a base for a coupe the coupe is rarley lighter, and in some cases heavier than the sedan (look at G35 sedan and G37 coupe..same chasis but the coupe weighs more). Or even the Challanger from Dodge, I think its like 100lbs lighter than the charger its based on.
The interesting thing is that while the I4 alone is way lighter, with all the turbo and piping for intercooler, it may not actually be all that much lighter. But one can sure hope. Either way, count me in for a turbo I4 with the optional limited slip and standard 6 speed manual!
iSpec @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:59PM
Hyundai serves up a rwd, turbo coupe for $20k-ish....and yeah we want to hear about it. The fact that Nissan, Honda and Toyota dropped the ball should give the Koreans some headlines.
TriShield @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:00PM
Zzzzz.
dildomassive @ Mar 22nd 2008 7:56PM
Your every comment on this Hyundai, or any import have always bin zzzzzz so go figure...
Dave B @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:03PM
are the videos working for anyone? for some reason they aren't working for me.
I hope they change the rear lights to the lights that were on the concept. Also if they make the front end a bit more aggressive and change the rims, I'd be perfect. I'm looking forward to pics of the targa.
Larry @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:40PM
I love my Tib, and because of that I root for the marque... But that front "mouth? evil grin?" reminds me of Gramps in the morning when his TEETH were still in the GLASS next to the bathroom SINK!
Oscar @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:58PM
tasteless car - nothing new. its just another "sport coupe" that has nothing special... its just a hyundai XD
xbird @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:23PM
You are so right, there are hundreds of $25k coupes available with RWD, 300+Hp, 19" alloys, Brembo brakes, Torsen limited slip differentials.
I'd rather buy the FWD Accord coupe with it's insane 268Hp and light 3600lb weight. And it's a steal at $29,000.
Dave @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:18PM
Who ever thought of that stupid name? I wouldn't buy one based solely on the name alone.
Dave @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:24PM
Remember, this is a Hyundai. Only time will tell if its a great car or even a very good car.
Apu @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:24PM
I didn't see any smoke in those NY videos? I did smell weed though.
psarhjinian @ Mar 22nd 2008 9:37PM
Because the Sonata, Santa Fe and Veracruz suck so much. And the Elantra couldn't have just topped Consumer Reports' rankings, either.
If I were GM, I would be very concerned that my supposed renaissance was about to get squashed by the Pony company.