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We've known for a few years now that Hyundai can build a decent-looking car. But the leap from 'decent-looking' to 'give me one of those, I don't care if it's got a Hyundai badge on the front' is a substantial one, and this might be the car to make it.
This is Hyundai's Genesis Coupe concept, revealed today at the LA Show and previewing a two-plus-two-seater that could reach the road in early 2009.
And we like it. OK, that slashed bonnet might be a bit over-fussy, but overall the Genesis a nicely sorted design. We might size up those 20-inch rims just a touch, though.
It's much more than just an updated version of the current Coupe S3, too. The Genesis will feature a new 3.8-litre V6 - developing, says Hyundai, over 300bhp - driving (ready for this?) the rear wheels. Through a limited-slip diff.
Which means - in theory at least - that it should be a laugh to drive. Hyundai says the Genesis will be the most affordable 300-plus car on the market, and reckons it should hit 60mph in under six seconds.
Predictably, there'll be a few more sedate engine variants available when the Genesis reaches the US market in 2009. Hyundai's top brass say no decision has been reached on whether the car will come to the UK, but we reckon they're just being coy.
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JOHNJOE commented on this article
at 05:39 pm on 07 August 2009
its not good looking its ugly. the new bmw z4 looks much much better
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steenberg commented on this article
at 03:31 am on 14 February 2010
I have driven BMW, Mercedes, Bentley and Jags and this new Genesis Coupe is so much fun! Especially when after a divorce you can not afford the emblems. I promise you, this car is the best driving car I have had in a long time, it makes you feel young. Good bye Land Rover, hello Genesis
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at 03:32 am on 14 February 2010
And I left out the $ key tag of the basic model at $25K, it is virtually fully loaded, When is Stig going to drive the Genesis Coupe!!!
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