So has anybody actually looked at the specs on the 09 Genesis?!

[240sxDann]

Just out of curiosity I hopped on Hyundai's website to check this thing out. (even though its only the sedan version right now) They have a 3.8L DOHC V6 that makes 290hp. (not too bad right?) They also have an available 4.6 DOHC V8...that makes 375hp! JEEZ ALMIGHTY! That thing must haul ass for bein a big 4 door....I'm amazed. Oh and they have CVVT. (continuously variable valve timing)

[CleanNeon98]

They said the Genesis was either the same in a straight line as a Boxster...that's pretty slow.

[Nors]

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

They said the Genesis was either the same in a straight line as a Boxster...that's pretty slow.

03 Boxsters run 13.8 according to C&D

13.8 for a Sedan made by Hyundai is pretty "fast" IMO

[sisforsurfing]

A Boxster does the quarter MAYBE 3/10 slower than a V8 Audi S4 (with those numbers^^ it's identical), which you claimed to be fast in another thread. Just saying, haha

The Genesis is spec'd well for the price... 290 hp V8, 6 speed auto, $32k. Doesn't look offensive but I really wouldn't call it good looking. All in all not a bad car for the money, spec-wise at least. I have no idea what they're like to drive.
I'm curious to drive the Genesis coupe, should be fun.

[crazyukrainian]

still a hyundai

/discussion lol

[sisforsurfing]

People said the same thing about Honda for years.
That said, I don't love Hyundai's either, but the Genesis Coupe might change that. might.

[240sxDann]

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

A Boxster does the quarter MAYBE 3/10 slower than a V8 Audi S4 (with those numbers^^ it's identical), which you claimed to be fast in another thread. Just saying, haha

The Genesis is spec'd well for the price... 290 hp V8, 6 speed auto, $32k. Doesn't look offensive but I really wouldn't call it good looking. All in all not a bad car for the money, spec-wise at least. I have no idea what they're like to drive.
I'm curious to drive the Genesis coupe, should be fun.

no, 290hp V6, 375hp V8.

[C-bass]

i edited my post...

thinking of wrong car....

i was just at the autoshow in san diego 2 days ago and i saw the fully built genesis by hks and that thing is MEAN@!@#$@

[240sxDann]

rhys millen (sp?) has a built genesis coupe drift car, is that the same one? It looks pretty nasty. They need to put the 375hp V8 into the coupe...holy crap that would be nasty.

[frosti108]

do they make these with a manual trans?

[sisforsurfing]

Originally Posted by 240sxDann

no, 290hp V6, 375hp V8.

typo, oops



What does everyone think of the styling? I just think it's boring, like a more vanilla version of the big Lexus. Lines down the side are plain/straight, headlights are boring, grill is the only unique thing and it's ugly. The wheels also kind of suck. I wouldnt mind driving one soon though

[mikes7ke]

I thought they look pretty lame ass. But a few weeks ago, I stopped by a Hyundai dealer, and the car looks a lot better in person than on a picture, imo.

[OPZ]

Originally Posted by 240sxDann

=Oh and they have CVVT. (continuously variable valve timing)

Same with mitsu and their mivan or whatever, toyota and their vvt, etc. etc. It's not really a major power thing like the almighty v-tak...just keeps the mileage a lil better while your gunning it.

Originally Posted by 240sxDann

rhys millen (sp?) has a built genesis coupe drift car, is that the same one? It looks pretty nasty. They need to put the 375hp V8 into the coupe...holy crap that would be nasty.

Rhys gencoupe hasn't been confirmed as a drifter YET.... ;) But it is ganna be their racer and they are already starting to generate a buzz with how well its going to do.

Originally Posted by frosti108

do they make these with a manual trans?

The gen sedan, no. The coupe gets the option of a 6 speed ZF manual tranny or 5 or 6 speed automatic, depending on engine choice.

Originally Posted by mikes7ke

I thought they look pretty lame ass. But a few weeks ago, I stopped by a Hyundai dealer, and the car looks a lot better in person than on a picture, imo.

They do look a lot better in person, but the coupe is ganna be the star for a long while to come.


Oh, and for anyone curious, here's the coupes engine choices:
* 3.8 V6
o 310 hp (Premium Fuel)
o 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
o 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds
o Top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h)
* 2.0T
o 223 hp (Premium Fuel)
o 217 lb. ft. @ 2,500 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
o 0-60 mph in mid 7 seconds
o Top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h)

EDIT: Oh yea, and you get the choice of a sport package. Full Brembo brakes, and Torsen-type LSD.

Couple all that with the 10 year/100k mile warrenty? **** yea!

[BlkWhtTSI]

styling is wayyy to boring looks like everyone is going after the mercedes/bentley looks these days, the 2dr looks pretty sweet.... little to close to the new tiburons though

compared to:

[marshallpre1]

I've been following the genesis coupe a lot. If the rumors are true that I4-T models are starting in the low $20s, then this car is gonna sell like hot cakes.

As for the sedan, I like. Hyundai is definitely making the right changes

[C-bass]

coupe pricing?

[OPZ]

Base 2.0t - ~$20k


The commercials for the gencoupe will air during the superbowl, just as the gensedan did.

[Scapegoat]

just remember... KIA has taken Hyundai's place as the piece of **** "need a car!!!!" company. Hyundai's quality has gone up... and yeah, they may not have had the money to put into design, but they're using common designs that appeal to people that can't afford the expensive stuff. "well, it looks like a lexus kinda, and has power" is a good thing.

gotta leave innovation in design to the companies that can afford it. Hyundai sells cars, plain and simple... and this genesis vehicle is a huge step for them as a company

[crazyukrainian]

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

typo, oops



What does everyone think of the styling? I just think it's boring, like a more vanilla version of the big Lexus. Lines down the side are plain/straight, headlights are boring, grill is the only unique thing and it's ugly. The wheels also kind of suck. I wouldnt mind driving one soon though

i never liked hyundai or kia styling..... they copy off of everyone but suck at it unbelievably. none of their designs flow or fit or even simply work..... IMO its pure fail

[arkadyzv]

I saw the Genesis sedan at last years auto show and it definetely looks pretty damn good in person, the interior was damn nice too.



As far as the coupe, rwd, evo 10 turbo engine, brembo's and lsd for under 25k, umm yes please. Decent interior too:



In todays market and for that money theres really no competition, everything else is fwd or awd. Plus the evo 10 engine seems to be way more potent than the 4g63, I dont know about big power but apparently flashed evo x's dyno what 9's did with a bunch of bolt ons.


Unless Hyundai cheaps out on the trans or the rear end or something, this thing should sell like hot cakes and have loads of bang for buck performance.