New Details on Hyundai’s RWD Coupe
September 27, 2007 by George Skentzos
Hyundai’s U.K. Chief Tony Whitehorn, has recently revealed some crucial details on Hyundai’s elusive new rear-wheel drive performance coupe.
He has confirmed the new coupe would make its official debut at next year’s London Motor Show in July and will be priced higher than the Tiburon which it is replacing.
Any hopes of a V8 have also been put to rest with Hyundai more likely to use its 3.8-litre V6, which develops 260hp and 348Nm in its current state.
There is also talk of a smaller 2.0-litre turbocharged motor which could potentially find its way into the coupe. Any kind of diesel or hybrid variant have also been ruled out.
The best indication of what it may look like come from the recently revealed Veloster concept, which shares 50-60% of its styling influences with the new coupe, says Whitehorn.
Tags: Hyundai RWD Coupe
Looks nice, different too. No standard stylo driving lights down low on front????? Hopefully this car will have better quality then a Getz I recently sampled which makes me question the US JD Power award Hyundai got for quality? I seen friends Getz car and quality problems similar in that! Probably just on cheap takeaway base model and gets better quality above it????
Yes indeed I know someone who had problems with their Getz, the awards are questionable. This Hyundai looks good though, the Tiburon is ok… the only issue being its lack of power. This vehicle will certainly talk the talk and walk the walk, in terms of looking AND performing like a sportscar.
a mate had a 97 hyundai coupe… build quality was exceptional!
I have a mate with a getz, and its had a MUCH harder life than my HONDA jazz… AND had much fewer problems!
sometimes i think i should have got a getz!
I had a getz back in 04-05, it was a rock solid car, no problems, and moreover hyundai service was fantastic. since then i’ve changed to an 06 Honda Civic (the new design) and it’s had a total of 28 warranty issues so far, including improperly installed airbags, failed engine mounts, unstable seats etc etc. honda’s quality has dropped significantly but it’s good to see Hyundai picking up the pace, will be interested to see how this car pans out!