2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
(Coupe 2.0 T: Starts at $22,000)(Coupe 3.8: Starts at $25,000)At first glance, you might look at the specs of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and decide that there are only two variants due to their being a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine option (210 horsepower) with a 300 horsepower 3.8 liter 6 cylinder being optional. But look a little bit more closely and you will see that there are a number of important choices you will have to make when optioning your Genesis Coupe to ensure it is the one you really want.The 4 cylinder has an optional five speed automatic but comes standard with a six speed manual (21 city/30 highway). The 3.8 gets an optional six speed automatic but comes with the same manual from the 2.0T as standard.The shift action in both these manuals is smooth and precise with its application in the higher powered car is just a little bit more upscale in shift action much like a BMW or at least a Honda. The automatics shift with precision, as all Hyundai automatics do. (They make some of the best automatics in the business but in a car like this wouldn't you rather have a manual?)Besides the engine and transmission choices you know have to choose which sub-version of the model you want. Say you have decided to buy a 3.8 liter V6 with the 6 speed manual (good choice). The basic model comes with black leather seats, ABS, sport tuned suspension, AM/FM/CD with XM, Bluetooth and pretty much every toy you would need. Or so you'd think? Next comes the Grand Touring model which features a pretty cocoa brown leather (careful with the exterior color, though) and adds backup sensors, automatic temperature control, premium kick plates, chrome interior accents and an Infinity sound system design to blow out your eardrums.At $27,500 this more luxurious model is meant to go against the Infiniti G37 and BMW 135i coupes of the world but for $15,000 less. And while the interior of the Genesis coupe isn't perfect with the occasional cheap feeling plastics, for $15,000 more the interiors of those competitors aren't anything to write home about either.Now finally comes the enthusiast Track model which comes with everything the Grand Touring has but adds a limited slip differential (turns this into a racing quality sport coupe), Electronic brake force distribution, Brembo brakes, track tuned suspension with strut brace and much more for only $29,500. That isn't very much for a ready-made track day car. But if you do to the dealer and just pick the track model because it is the one with the stylish rear spoiler you might come to hate the stiffer ride on your daily commute. If this is a commuter car and you want the spoiler have the dealer add it onto your Grand Touring model! They will be happy to, I am sure.Now the 2.0T has some different designations and is not available with automatic temperature control. It comes in base, premium and track (which is much like the 3.8 track model). This particular Genesis Coupe was designed for at home tuners as the engine under the hood is the same one found in the Mitsubishi Evo. It isn't that hard to get horsepower over 300 and Hyundai even sells some of the mods itself. So if you are a boy racer, check out the 2.0T.So while it may be easy to think there are only two sides to the all new Hyundai Genesis coupe, there are actually twelve. Good luck picking which of these fabulous looking new South Korean coupes is right for you.
(Coupe 2.0 T: Starts at $22,000)
(Coupe 3.8: Starts at $25,000)
At first glance, you might look at the specs of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and decide that there are only two variants due to their being a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine option (210 horsepower) with a 300 horsepower 3.8 liter 6 cylinder being optional. But look a little bit more closely and you will see that there are a number of important choices you will have to make when optioning your Genesis Coupe to ensure it is the one you really want.
The 4 cylinder has an optional five speed automatic but comes standard with a six speed manual (21 city/30 highway). The 3.8 gets an optional six speed automatic but comes with the same manual from the 2.0T as standard.
The shift action in both these manuals is smooth and precise with its application in the higher powered car is just a little bit more upscale in shift action much like a BMW or at least a Honda. The automatics shift with precision, as all Hyundai automatics do. (They make some of the best automatics in the business but in a car like this wouldn't you rather have a manual?)
Besides the engine and transmission choices you know have to choose which sub-version of the model you want. Say you have decided to buy a 3.8 liter V6 with the 6 speed manual (good choice). The basic model comes with black leather seats, ABS, sport tuned suspension, AM/FM/CD with XM, Bluetooth and pretty much every toy you would need. Or so you'd think? Next comes the Grand Touring model which features a pretty cocoa brown leather (careful with the exterior color, though) and adds backup sensors, automatic temperature control, premium kick plates, chrome interior accents and an Infinity sound system design to blow out your eardrums.
At $27,500 this more luxurious model is meant to go against the Infiniti G37 and BMW 135i coupes of the world but for $15,000 less. And while the interior of the Genesis coupe isn't perfect with the occasional cheap feeling plastics, for $15,000 more the interiors of those competitors aren't anything to write home about either.
Now finally comes the enthusiast Track model which comes with everything the Grand Touring has but adds a limited slip differential (turns this into a racing quality sport coupe), Electronic brake force distribution, Brembo brakes, track tuned suspension with strut brace and much more for only $29,500. That isn't very much for a ready-made track day car. But if you do to the dealer and just pick the track model because it is the one with the stylish rear spoiler you might come to hate the stiffer ride on your daily commute. If this is a commuter car and you want the spoiler have the dealer add it onto your Grand Touring model! They will be happy to, I am sure.
Now the 2.0T has some different designations and is not available with automatic temperature control. It comes in base, premium and track (which is much like the 3.8 track model). This particular Genesis Coupe was designed for at home tuners as the engine under the hood is the same one found in the Mitsubishi Evo. It isn't that hard to get horsepower over 300 and Hyundai even sells some of the mods itself. So if you are a boy racer, check out the 2.0T.
So while it may be easy to think there are only two sides to the all new Hyundai Genesis coupe, there are actually twelve. Good luck picking which of these fabulous looking new South Korean coupes is right for you.
