Hyundai Genesis Coupe confirmed for Australia

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By Karl Peskett | August 28th, 2011

Hyundai Australia has confirmed that the next-generation Genesis Coupe will definitely be on sale down under.

Our report in June (click here) indicated a strong possibility for the Genesis Coupe to come to our shores, with right-hand-drive becoming available, and speaking with CarAdvice this week, company spokesperson Ben Hershman said it’s a definite yes.

“It’s still too early to talk specifics about drivetrains and trim levels, but we’re very excited to have the Genesis Coupe coming to Australia,” said Mr Hershman.

With the current Genesis Coupe receiving rave reviews overseas, and having experienced it for ourselves (click here for our review) in both drive and drift form (see above), the Genesis Coupe will be a welcome addition to the local lineup.

It will also give Hyundai Australia an opportunity to break into motorsport sponsorship if it so chooses, with the i30 diesel currently being sponsored in the Targa West and Targa Tasmania races.

With the demise a few years ago of the Nissan 200SX, a small, lightweight rear-wheel-drive coupe could be just what the doctor ordered for the Australian motoring public.

Timing hasn’t been discussed, however we could see the next-generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe as early as 2013.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715760895 Charles Dean

Is this the same segment as the Nissan 370Z ?

o

cheaper, would guess 40 -50 k here
Hung Low

Yes it is the same segment as the 370Z in the V6 version.
But I think there will be lower power 4cyl versions that will undercut the Z based on price and hence fall into that 200sx category.

Chad

BEST NEWS EVER!!!

BRING IT ON!!
CollisionofSouls

A friend just bought this vehicle here in Canada. It is a steal for the money and Hyundai has taken steps just recently to improve the overall package.

The Genesis now has a 2 litre turbo with (only) 210hp. It should get the direct inject version in the Sonata and put out 274 hp. The 3.3 V6 puts out 333 hp.

Hyundai is reportedly preparing an AWD version in redo. This car has already received an upgraded interior here in Canada and Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design language will be incorporated into the version you should receive there.

Great car.
Jacob

2013 is too far away, just bring the current model here already.
Old dog

Probably more of a g37 rather than a z.
Bryan

Apparently there is a V8 version available overseas [somewhere] and it is supposed to be very, very good!
Pauly

This should provide some good competition to the Toyota FT-86 and Subaru BRZ.

If only Honda pulled it’s finger out and remade the Integra….
Μr Gaspo

Looks like an old school fat boy Japanese coupe… Can you get a T top for it and 2 tone paint for it to complete the look? Now, where did I leave my flouro leg warmers?
paulo

yes yes all very nice, but has anyone told Kia that their (yes, not there…) stupid web ads with the rolling guy and the kicking himself guy are just plain stupid??

AndyGF

You noticed it, didn’t you?

http://CarAdvice The Salesman

And you are talking about it. Mission accomplished

Jacob

Its so much better than the Kia Rio ads from the past:

A woman rubs the driver’s thigh and the tachometer needle goes up….oh please…

bd

The next gen GC is going upscale and will get a more refined ride and a more luxurious interior.

Hyundai will likely be developing a coupe to go alongside its upcoming compact RWD sedan.
Harry

this is very good news, it is just a shame it is munted
bbb

would buy one if it was in a Kia body!

Hung Low

Without even knowing what it looks like, sure you would!

http://CarAdvice The Salesman

I think he (bbb) is referring to current Kias and their superior design that is more appealing then the Hyundai i.e. – i45 V Optima

Toxic_horse

I want the V8!!!

Toxic_horse

They should make a cut down (affordable) version of the V8. it would really be a winner.

Whitbomb07

Too little, too late Hyundai, I’m fed up of waiting. You’ve lost a buyer.

Not to mention that the GC won’t get here until after the FT-86 and BRZ arrive. If they really wanted to be/beat Toyota they should have either already got it out or get it out before the FT-86/BRZ gets here and get a real good scoop on the market!

Instead they’ll be fighting in a market where all the boy racers who want a cut price RWD coupe will have already bought the FT-86!

As much of a fan of Hyundai I am, this really is a big fail for them.

Regards

Whitbomb07
Troy Splann

v8 version PLEASE!!!

could you immagine rumbling around in one of these with a v8 burbling through a nice aftermarket exhaust!!!