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- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Korean Luxury Gets A Little Sharper 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec - Click above for high-res image gallery Hyundai isn't interested in knocking shields with the likes of the BMW M guard, the Audi S line or even the Mercedes-Benz AMG legion with its 2012 Genesis 5.0 R-Spec. Instead, the newest addition to the Genesis line is out to offer buyers an extra helping of power and slightly sharper dynamics without all the motorsports pretense of its haughty German rivals. With 23 straight months of sales increases and 29,122 units sold last year, there doesn't seem to be much of an argument ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 5.0L V8
- Power:
- 429 HP / 376 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Auto
- MSRP:
- $46,500 base
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0Report: New 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe image leaks out [UPDATE] 1320430560
We've already seen some pretty decent spy shots of Hyundai's facelifted Genesis Coupe, expected to arrive shortly carrying a 2013-model-year designation. But this low-res image from TheCarBlogger.net appears to be our first official look at the car, sitting low and mean on a racetrack. The outgoing Genesis Coupe's front end was never exactly a model of ...
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Spy Shots: Supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe in the works 1317056280
We're big fans of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe here at Autoblog. We're also fans of vehicles that find ways to make our driving experience more exciting in any way possible. And while it would be nice to see Hyundai plop its 5.0-liter V8 engine under the hood of the Genesis coupe, there is little chance of that ever happening. (Probably for good reason, ...
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Spy Shots: Best view yet of facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 1316194200
Hyundai is preparing to reveal the facelifted 2013 Genesis Coupe, and we now have what is perhaps our best look yet at the updated car's Veloster-ified front fascia thanks to the folks over at Hyundai-Blog. We won't see the final design until closer to the car's 2012 Detroit Auto Show debut in January, but after plenty of camera phone shots and spy ...
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Spy Shots: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe shows its new face, interior 1314718080
We recently stumbled upon some grainy photos of what appeared to be a completely uncovered 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, showing off its new Veloster-inspired nose. Now, our intrepid spy photographers have caught a pair of Genesis Coupes out testing in the Death Valley heat, showing off the brand new nose. These prototypes appear to either be the top-trim ...
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Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe facelift on the way 1299533400
Hyundai debuted the refreshed 2012 Genesis Sedan at this year's Chicago Auto Show, and in addition to revised styling and a brand new 5.0-liter V8, the Korean sedan's 3.8-liter V6 gets a slew of enhancements. By adding direct injection, the V6 now makes 333 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque – gains of 43 and 27, respectively, over the ...
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Kia K9 sedan spied, upscale cues include Maserati-style side vents 1298851320
Remember the proposed Kia K9 luxury sedan? Apparently, it's a reality, as spy shots of the Kia flagship have hit a web forum in Korea. As you can see, the K9's camouflage (which sneakily includes Hyundai Genesis wheels) doesn't obscure a set of Maserati Quattroporte-style fender ports. Just how upmarket is Kia shooting with this? Well, according to the ...
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Autoblog Podcast #82 1197482460
We tried to get it going for last week, but John had violence visited upon his mouth which reduced him to saying "Spibit?" We're back on the podcast horse this week for Autoblog Podcast #82, though. We start off proceedings with the teaser pic of the Chevy Volt, which then takes us to a wider-ranging split-grille vs. three bar smackdown. Speaking of teasing ...
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Hyundai's worst kept secret: More shots of the Genesis surface 1196197320
Click the image above for more shots of the Hyundai Genesis sedanOver the last couple of weeks, a number of spy shots showing the upcoming Hyundai Genesis have surface and they've left absolutely nothing to the imagination. The production version will be pre-released at an upcoming party coinciding with Hyundai's 40th anniversary and then, two weeks later, ...
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Spy Shots: Bigger Hyundai luxury sedan caught testing with Genesis 1194307260
Hyundai's assault on the full-size luxury segment may involve another model above the Genesis sedan that originally debuted in New York earlier this year. A spy shooter snapped a shot of a larger Hyundai model making the rounds next to a Genesis prototype and a few other competitors from Cadillac and Lexus. According to the photog's sources, this F ...
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Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis interior 1185543240
The Hyundai Genesis is one of many highly anticipated vehicles for calendar year 2008, with high-end features like RWD and powerful V6 and V8 engines at a Hyundai price. One area of intrigue for the Genesis is the production interior, and the folks over at KGP snapped some very clear shots that leave little to the imagination. The most interesting item in ...
