2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe specs
20 Mar, 2008
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In the wake of its world wide debut at the New York Auto Show, Hyundai has released the official specifications for its highly anticipated Genesis Coupe.
Although popularly speculated to receive a V8 power plant, the Genesis Coupe will be available with two engine variants, a 3.8-litre V6 and a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
More importantly though, the Coupe has retained its rear-drive orientation in a body lighter than the Infiniti G37 and a chassis 24 percent stiffer than the BMW E46 M3 - widely acclaimed as one of the world’s most agile rear-drivers.
The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine delivers 228kW and 356Nm, accelerating the Genesis Coupe from zero to 100km/h in just under six seconds - matching the Nissan 350Z for performance.
The turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder benefits from Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) technology, developing 158kW and 294Nm.
Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis Coupe 2.0t is also available with an optional five-speed automatic with while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF six-speed automatic transmission.
The flagship SE model also features a highly impressive brake package, with Brembo four-piston calipers clamping down on 340mm rotors up front and 330mm down back.
The Genesis Coupe also features segment-leading occupant safety, with driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains and active front head restraints.
The front seatbelts have pretensioners and force limiters, and the rear seats feature LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), which make affixing child safety seats easier.
All Genesis Coupe models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, couple with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) standard across the range.
The Genesis Coupe is offered in three trim levels: the stylish and affordable GS, the premium-sport GT featuring the 3.8-liter V6, and the high-performance SE, available with either the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the 3.8-liter V6 engine.
GENESIS COUPE GS (Preliminary packaging subject to change)
Key Standard Equipment:
- 2.0-liter turbocharged, intercooled four-cylinder engine
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control System
- ABS
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Front, side, side air curtain air bags
- Active front head restraints
- Manual A/C
- Keyless entry
- Power windows, door locks, and mirrors
- AM/FM/XM/CD Player/USB/iPod connectivity
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Cruise control
- Vanity mirror illumination
- Bluetooth
GENESIS COUPE GT (Preliminary packaging subject to change)
GS equipment Plus:
- 3.8-liter DOHC V6
- Leather steering wheel / Shift knob
- Metalgrain /chrome interior accents
- Automatic temperature control
- Fog lamps
- Premium door sill plates
- Trip computer
- Chrome front fascia accents
- Auto light control
GENESIS COUPE SE (Preliminary packaging subject to change)
Unique SE equipment:
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or 3.8-liter DOHC V6
- HID headlights
- Aluminum pedals
- Manual A/C
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- High performance Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tires
- Brembo braking system with monobloc four-piston calipers
- SE track-tuned suspension / front strut brace
- Limited-slip differential
- Black leather bolsters / red cloth insert seats
- Rear spoiler
- Aero wiper blades
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March 20th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Just one thought - but I have read elsewhere that the Genisis is only being made LHD and Hyundai Australia are not intending to bring it as they don’t seem themselves ready to break into the “Luxury” sector yet… any comments?
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March 20th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Prices? thats the all important bit, as it is a great looking car with Great specs (on paper anyway) but the price will be the decider in my eyes, being a hyundai it will have to still be relatively cheap (compared to more well established manufaturers cars of a similar spec)
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March 20th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Hyundai doesn’t want the new big saloon. Too much luxury.
The Genesis Coupe will sell well here.
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March 20th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Looks like the 350Z was teh inspiration for this car, particularly the interior
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March 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am
whats the weight?
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March 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
wow im very impressed with it (from the pics and specs anyways). It if comes to Oz and is prices within my budget i’ll seriously consider buying one. I thought of getting the 350Z but i think this looks nicer.
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March 20th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Very impressive!
Beautiful RWD coupe at a reasonable price….Love the interior
Would consider V6 if fuel price wasn’t so high, but 2.0T looks like a good choice too!
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March 20th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Genesis Coupe will be sold here in Australia.
2009.
Will be our “Hero” Car.
V8 Tau still to be confirmed.
2.0 Turbo and 3.8 100% heading to our shores.
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March 20th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I think it would be a shame if the Genesis Coupe (and for that mater the sedan) didnt make it to our shores. What I find disappointing is that only now Hyundai Australia (&UK) are lobbying Hynudai/Genesis to build RHD vehicles, or at least they haven’t been making that much noise. I think the dealer network needs an education too.
Its probably too little too late. Any car buff will have followed the coupes birthing over the last few years, and it has been obvious with our tuner orientated youth, such a car would do well in oz (not so sure about the uk though). This car (the coupe) should’ve been engineered with rhd in mind from its inception, as reverse engineering rhd into a platform is prohibitive, and in this day and age with safety engineering requirements, nigh impossible.
I would buy one, but if I had to put money on it, I dont think we’ll be seeing this one here. We’ll get the FWD veloster based on the i30 platform though, but if anyone has any news that can confirm rhd for genesis, i’ll be one happy Vegemite.
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March 20th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I like it very much.U like?
Sounds like a retuned version of the Grand Carnival 3.8 v6 engine.
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March 20th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I personally don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t make it here…Only Hyundais sold in Korea and U.S that didn’t make it here is Veracruz and Genesis Sedan (just yet).
Because Genesis Coupe is the sequel to Tiburon, I personally think it will definately make it here.
About the pricing, 2.0T version in Korea is known to be slightly cheaper than the fully-optioned current V6 Tiburons. So I guess we are looking at sub-35k for 2.0T version.
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March 20th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Nice interior for a Hyundai. Enough power for the V6 but little torque.
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March 20th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
356 newton metres not enough? It’s not a Turbo diesel Duck.
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March 20th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Im saying that Realcars because a commy has 180kw to 330nm
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March 20th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
The Kia Carnival is the Hyundai Entourage in the US.
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March 20th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
grat interior for a hyandai but in some angles that rear window looks a little clumsy
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March 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
this is a sweet engine.
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March 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
WTF is a liter?
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March 20th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
You notice that curve in the rear window is used in other cars, but cheap ones like the proton savvy and Sssang Yong Musso Ute but there in the front window (the curvy slope is).
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March 20th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Is very slick car with a slick motor….but
1. Grille looks to narrow in width and is devoid of character as looks like Elantra grille too much (too much plastic bumper between headlights and grille edge
2. WTF…no back wiper blade?
Will sell well if priced right and inclusions are included (not optioned up). Inside is sweet as, makes Toyota look ordinary!
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March 20th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I reckon that it is fantastic that the Koreans especially Hyundai have come along and are mixing things up a bit.
The consumer is really starting to benefit by this new blood in the auto industry.
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March 20th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Looks like a mutated new Mazda 6, nice engine hope its reliable. Interior looks much better than those lower end hyundais by far.
As maxy says it all better be priced well. Im guessing Tiburon is no more…?
I like it, cant wait to sit in one and give it a test drive. Brings a nice wedge in the mundane 2seater sports market
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March 20th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Naughtyius Maximus
In Korea, base trim Tiburon (Tuscani in Korea) is sold without rear wiper. Don’t worry, it will be there
(or may be you won’t need one…)
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March 20th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Dont much like agreeing with NM but must agree that the front end and grille let down an otherwise great design
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March 21st, 2008 at 4:36 am
I kinda liked the concept, but the production version.. as always… after the engineers pretty much butchered the stylists visions… its expected.. after all it has to use the same structural elements with present cars…
well, it looks cheap now… the back reminds me of a G35 coupe. The front, a stretched IS250… the side… a tiburion…
the engine specs look okay, but too many conflicting design elements.
And someone said this looks “better” than the 350Z?
okay, well proves that beauty is definitely on the eye of the beholder…
350Z’s body lines and design is much more “flowing”.. the rear lamps could be more aggressive but.. judging by the new 370Z, they like it that way.. and its there to stay.
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March 21st, 2008 at 8:30 am
Looks good overall….interior looks very cheap though imo
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March 21st, 2008 at 9:35 am
Oh as if you can tell TP….is not less then a Toyota! Proof of that is i30 ‘NEGATIVE ONE’!
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March 21st, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Yeah the 350z is a nice looking car but the styling is a bit bland now and I agree with Allan. Japanese sports cars often look spectacular upon their release but after a couple of years don’t look much sportier than newer family sedans. The styling qs carried over from the Tiburon can’t be a bad thing and Hyundai detail at least means it is it’s own car.
The interior looks pretty good to me as well.
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March 29th, 2008 at 2:55 am
looks gooooooooooooood
soound goooooooood
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April 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 am
KOREA makes best cars
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April 3rd, 2008 at 12:28 am
How do they?
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April 8th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
It is simple because they do,not only cars but the best tyres to go on them and also the best electronic equipment.
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June 1st, 2008 at 9:39 am
I love this car, its more aggressive than a G37, should handle better than a Mustang, looks more refined than most of its competition. Just hope that it lives up to the hype. Hyundai benched marked some respectful cars, If they succeeded, especially in perforamance, I can’t wait to get one.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
What a great looking car, Hyundai have done it again, cant wait for it to arrive in Australia.
Travis they can charge what they want for this thing, what else are you going to buy?? a 350Z?hope you have 70k, crossfire?90k BMW$$$$ Toyota?? dont have a car, Mazda rx8 50k +++
Duck a Commo is an 1800 kg boat ankor what are you talking about??
Joher, are you seriously questioning the reliability of a Hyundai??? 5 year unlimmited klm warrenty, more security companys abd hire cars use Hyundai vehicles based on the reliability.
TP how can you realy tell what the interior is like, as suggested take a look at the i30.
Overall cant wait for this car, Look out Nissan and Mazda and friends.
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