Hyundai Genesis Coupe

[TheIntrepid]

Originally Posted by Motor Authority
Hyundai?s new Genesis coupe has been caught uncovered at a market research event sitting next to its toughest competitor, the Ford Mustang. The car was photographed by someone at the event, however nobody has claimed responsibility for the pictures, which turned up on an online forum. The final production version is expected to debut late next year as a 2009 model but a near-production concept version will be unveiled at next month?s Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new car will replace the current FWD Tiburon coupe but will feature a much more powerful V6 engine and possibly the new ?Tau? V8 powerplant for a flagship model. Rumors suggest a 2.0L Turbo engine with 215hp and 217ft.lb of torque will get an incredibly good price of $19,900, while a 3.8L V6 with 300hp and 280ft.lb would be priced higher at $25,990. It?s also suggested the car would get a limited slip diff and optional Brembo brakes.

As you can tell from the aggressive styling, Hyundai is clearly looking to succeed with this coupe where the Tiburon could not. As a company looking to move up in the world, Hyundai is doing a great job styling its new products such as this and the upcoming large Genesis sedan. It?s still likely, however, that Hyundai will use a different badge for the new coupe, just as it did with the Tiburon.














Do I see Lexus IS in the front end?

[Raghavan]

I can't even see the picture, let alone the Lexus IS front end.

[TheIntrepid]

I can't even see the picture, let alone the Lexus IS front end.

Ok hold on.

[TheIntrepid]

[Raghavan]

I like it other than the wacky beltline.

[CALL_911]

That looks good, I don't see any Lexus IS.

[TheIntrepid]

I see it in the headlight shape, but I agree with Rags. Beltline's wacky, I also see some Altima Coupe.

[MX793]

Is this the car that people were reporting to be the next Tiburon?

[Raza]

I kind of like it.

[Payman]

I really like it. That "wacky" beltline was an enormous styling risk, but you know I think it works! 

I'd love to know what it weighs compared to the Mustang.

Also, 300hp and an IRS makes it a more than worthy Mustang competitor. This is going to give Ford one serious headache.

[Raghavan]

I really like it. That "wacky" beltline was an enormous styling risk, but you know I think it works! 

I'd love to know what it weighs compared to the Mustang.

It's a risk, but it wouldn't turn me off from the rest of the car if it was a good car.
Still though, I wish the entire beltline was flat and lower.

[Eye of the Tiger]

rwd, turbo-4, AND it look good

[Payman]

Hate the wheels, tho.

[Vinsanity]

The more I look at the close-up pic, the more I don't understand the mismatched window sizes

But more importantly, I hope this car sends a message to all the other carmakers that makes them think "OMG why didn't WE come up with an affordable RWD 2+2 coupe before???"

[CJ]

Damn.  That's hot.

[Payman]

Looking again, I see that the front fender extends back under the side glass, and overlaps the beginning of the rear fender, creating the funky beltline. Cool.

[JYODER240]

Quick Nethead! It's another one of those Mustang impersonators!!

[CALL_911]

Quick Nethead! It's another one of those Mustang impersonators!!

[TheIntrepid]

Quick Nethead! It's another one of those Mustang impersonators!!

JyoDude!!! It cannot be a Mustang impersonator.

For one, The Nethead here has noticed that it has, in fact, been manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company. Hyundai refers to a group of companies and related organizations founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea. The first Hyundai company was founded in 1947 as a construction company, and the Hyundai Group eventually became South Korea's largest conglomerate company.

The most well-known Hyundai organization is the Hyundai Motor Company, the world's 6th largest automaker. Hyundai Heavy Industries is the world's largest shipbuilder, and Hynix is a top semiconductor producer. Other companies currently or formerly controlled by members of Chung's extended family may be loosely referred to as a part of the Hyundai chaebol.

The Hyundai Group underwent massive restructuring following the 1997 East Asian financial crisis and the founder's death in 2001. Today, many companies bearing the Hyundai name are legally unrelated, with each company having a different chairman. Former components include Hyundai Group, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and Hyundai Development Group. After the separation, Hyundai Group focuses on elevators, container services, and tourism to Mount Kumgang.

The word "hyundai" means "modernity" in Korean, and is pronounced [?ʌn.dɛ]). It is often pronounced as [hʌn.de(j)] in North America, as [haɪ.ʌn.daɪ] in the United Kingdom, as [hi.jʌn.d?ɪ] in Australia, and as [ɣɛɴdai] in Japan. Early American advertising for the Hyundai Excel car informed readers that the name, "rhymes with Sunday".

The Mustang is manufactured by FORD in case you did not know.

[Vinsanity]

you seem to be enjoying this too much

[CALL_911]

Joke was done the first time.

[TheIntrepid]

[TheIntrepid]

you seem to be enjoying this too much

I drive a Camry. I clearly don't have fun on the road, so I try to do it at my computer.

[Payman]

Good impersonation tho... unless it wasn't an impersonation... 

[CALL_911]

The basic ingredient is:
Add "dude" to someone's name. Say something stupidly trollish about the Mustang

[insert Wikipedia article here]

End with a thesis defending stupid point about Mustang.

[TheIntrepid]

The basic ingredient is:
Add "dude" to someone's name. Say something stupidly trollish about the Mustang

[insert Wikipedia article here]

End with a thesis defending stupid point about Mustang.

Yup.

[Vinsanity]

I drive a Camry. I clearly don't have fun on the road, so I try to do it at my computer.

Try making race car noises and jerking the wheel left to right when you're sitting at a stoplight. Always works for me

[TheIntrepid]

Try making rece car noises and jerking the wheel left to right when you're sitting at a stoplight. Always works for me

I can only imagine a 30 year old Asian guy in a Cadillac doing that.

[Vinsanity]

I can only imagine a 30 year old Asian guy in a Cadillac doing that.

I'm turning 27 next month. n00b.

[TheIntrepid]