2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe US pricing
February 12, 2009 by George Skentzos
Hyundai has revealed its full US model Genesis Coupe line-up and pricing at the Chicago Auto Show overnight, which is sure to turn the motoring industry on its head with the extraordinary bang-for-buck performance value.
The model range starts at just $22,000 for the standard six-speed manual 2.0T Genesis Coupe for US buyers.
There are four model grades in the line-up: the standard Coupe, a Premium model, Track model, Grand Touring model and newly-introduced R-Spec version.
The latter features the 157kW 2.0-litre turbocharged engine combined with a six-speed manual gearbox and is intended for true driving enthusiasts.
It boasts a range of performance additions designed to keep the price low and adrenaline high with track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels, Torsen limited-slip differential and R-Spec badging.
Certain non-essential options have been deleted to keep costs down and reduce weight such as Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls.
While the six-speed manual features throughout the range, two automatic boxes are offered depending on the model grade – these are a five-speed Shiftronic transmission and a flagship ZF six-speed Shiftronic box.
The most expensive model on offer is the 3.8-litre V6 Genesis Coupe Track coupled with the ZF transmission which comes in at $31,000 in the US.
While Hyundai may have gotten a jump on the market, it most certainly won’t be alone for long, with similar offerings from Toyota and Subaru on their way as well as a rumoured Nissan 200SX replacement.
Unfortunately the Genesis Coupe will not be officially imported into Australia, although Hyundai is planning to showcase a lime green example at the Melbourne International Motor Show with Top Gear Live attendees already given a sneak peek.
Print it: 
will be at least 40k if it ever comes here.
I like it! It’s got all the ingridients to make it an awesome car, RWD, turbo, good looks. Looking forward to future reviews.
I thought this was canned for RHD markets?
hehehehehehehehehehehehehe….brembo brakes to reign in that massive 157Kw, eh? It’s a wonder they didnt put on a parachute as well. That said, it’s a cute car and it should be a winner. I quite liked the look of the Tiburon, too.
Yjs, slightly over-eager assumption on my part – all fixed.
Mitch, I don’t think it will be 40K. Maybe higher end models will be but I don’t think it will start at 40K.
The KRW is one of the few currencies that the AUD has help up pretty good through this crisis. Hyundai is doing fine in Australia regarding their current prices so it looks like the Genesis could start in low 30’s.
Wow, that’s not too bad for a Hyundai!
hahaaha Pious,I dont think the Brembos go on the entry level package.
The V6 version is meant to be the best bang for your buck in the world when it comes to 300 hp Coupes,0-100 under 6 sec.
I think it is spectacular value .Another good story to come from Hyundai today.
Where are all the hyundai bashers ?
Love the fact they got rid of some gadgets to reduce weight,thats how you build a Driving Enthusists Car and its RWD,good stuff Hyundi.
I think removing cruise control and steering wheel functionality is going a bit far.
157kw seems really weak too.
I knew the Genesis sedan had been canned for oz, but I thought the coupe was still coming here?
Hyundai bashers…did somebody call. There’s somthing about those Brembo brakes that don’t look right. I guess when you have no motorsport heritage you have to dress up in tinsel. Just looks like a car for the drifting & doof doof brigade to me.
I think hyundai are just starting to bring out some good models there coming of age.There light years ahead of dawoe but i spose holden will keep rebaging them as there own
To me this kind of looks like the third generation of the original Hyundai coupe…. Someone suffering substance abuse was handed a set of french curves and a packet of crayons………
That is not Hyundai bashing that is just saying it looks to fussy almost like that SEAT doing a comic strip acceleration
It’s criminal how they have categorically refused improting this, or the Genesis luxury sedan to Aus.
To anybody unsure, I read a story on Drive.com that said that Hyundai had canned any possibility of making a RHD version so I’m afraid it won’t be coming to Australia. Shame really, sounds like it’s the best car to come out of Hyundai yet. Maybe for the next generation. Maybe there won’t be a financial crisis then.
what a shame it’s not in RHD, and 157kw does seem quite weak especially for an all new model of a RWD coupe and no doubt the v6 would be heavier…
guess we’ll have to stick to adding bonnet scoops and wings to little Hyundai hatchbacks if people want a go fast Hyundai
I thought Korea was RHD like Aus. Does that mean that there is no domestic model?
Certain non-essential options have been deleted to keep costs down and reduce weight such as Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls.
Automatic headlights aren’t essential, but bluetooth, trip computer, steering wheel audio controls, and cruise control are.
$22000 to $31000 in the US would translate to $35000 to $55,000 here, which would place the top spec one into territory like Falcon Turbos.
It does seem weird seeing a Hyundai lighting up the rears, though – very cool.
Robj,the Brembos look better on this Sports coupe than they would on a Camry or Lexus for that matter.LOL.
Looks like Hyundai is bringing RWD to the masses unlike another Manufacturer we know that has a range for the Rich with RWD and FWD for the Poor.LOL
I don’t think this is cheap enough to make a big impact in USA.
The mustang is 21k or something, and the challenger is 22k I think.
Even the new camaro is only 23k for the base model
i reckon we’ll see the coupe range start from $30k AUD if we see the car here in Aus.
Yeah but the Genesis Sedan/Coupe are aimed at BMW/Merc/Lexus(RWD Camry) territory and if u have read the comparo between the Genesis Tau v8 and contenders on Autospeed it’s certainly up there at half the price.
Better quality interior than Lexus,more high tensile steel than Merc and so forth.
Only criticism was that it looks like the Merc.LOL
Are you sure about that realcars? This is the genesis coupe not the genesis luxury sedan… 2 different fish even though they share the name.
Plus if it was aimed at BMW/Merc/Lexus then why would they delete: “Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls”
I am sure there will be a performance purists stripped down model and top of the line with all the fruit as well.
They may well have back engineeered an equivalent Merc for the luxury sedan but then again doesn’t Lexus?LOL.
What crack are you smoking Realcars?? Have you even sat inside a Lexus? Obviously not if you reckon a Hyuandai has better interior. Stop posting crap! Besides, Lexus never back-engineered anything from Merc. In fact they first time they came out they kicked Merc’s ass with the LS400 back in ‘89. But that’s ok, you will say any rubbish even if facts state otherwise.
Thommo, Korea is LHD.
realcars Says:
February 12th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
“Better quality interior than Lexus,more high tensile steel than Merc and so forth.”
If Hyundai can that in a US $22K-$31K car, why can’t Ford or GM? Or do you have your model ranges mixed up?
BTW, with your digs at Toyota and Lexus, you must drive Ford or Holden, correct? I am guessing a pinnacle of engineering like the AU Falcon?
Actually the comment about the sedan in the US is correct; motor trend gave the nod to the genesis sedan v the lexus gs. The coupe while sharing the name is for a v diff crowd; more like a cut price CLK for the v6 and a 200sx remake for the r spec. Millen is racing it in the drift champs. Well done to Hyundai; v good progress!
Yeah read that yesterday Bollinger,sounds awesome.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/hy.....acing.html
A hyundai version of a nissan 200sx, should be a good thing, hopefully handle better than the rest of the hyundai range..
I have a 15 year old Celica and looking side on its the spitting image! I’ve been hanging out to buy a new version of this model Celica and can’t believe it wont make it here.
This car 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is truly a world-class automobile for value, safety, style, comfort and performance