Hyundai unveils Genesis Coupe R-Spec, prices lineup

[VH_Supra26]

by Nelson Ireson
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/h/y/hyundai_genesis_coupe_main_3_630-0211-630x360.jpg
The stripped-down models is billed as a blank canvas for tuners

High-performance, inexpensive rear-wheel drive coupes are uncommon sights, but Hyundai has just added one to the short list with its new Genesis Coupe R-Spec. Starting at $23,750 and offering a minimal range of features - the better for later customization - the R-Spec promises to be just what the aftermarket tuner wants.

Basic equipment of the R-Spec includes the 2.0T 2.0L turbocharged engine rated at 210hp (157kW), a six-speed manual transmission (no automatic option), 19in alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires, and Brembo brakes - 13.4in up front, 13.0in in back. A 'track-tuned' suspension and Torsen-type limited-slip differential offer improved handling over the standard Coupe, while R-Spec badging lets onlookers know what's under all the aftermarket gear.

Other standard elements - not so common on a stripped-down track day car, but handy for a daily driver - include keyless entry, front, side and side curtain airbags, active front head restraints, air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power windows and door locks, an MP3-capable six-speaker stereo system with iPod/USB conncetivity and projector beam headlamps.

The basic package offers as much performance as the Track model, but at a $3,000 discount, freeing up some cash for whatever the buyer might like to add - perhaps a larger turbo, intercooler and associated electronics, or maybe a serious audio/video system and a unique paintjob. Whatever the mods, the R-Spec goes the extra mile to draw in the tuner market. Only sales will show how successful Hyundai has been.

The remainder of the Genesis line also received pricing today, with the basic 2.0T starting out at $22,000 and ranging upwards to $31,000 for the top-of-the-line 3.8L V6 Track model. Full pricing details are below.


2010 GENESIS COUPE MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICING
Model Engine Package Transmission MSRP
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. Six-Speed Manual $22,000
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $23,250
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. Premium Six-Speed Manual $24,250
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. Premium Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $25,500
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. Track Six-Speed Manual $26,750
Genesis Coupe 2.0T 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl. R-Spec * Six-Speed Manual $23,750
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 Six-Speed Manual $25,000
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 ZF Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $26,500
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 Grand Touring Six-Speed Manual $27,500
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 Grand Touring ZF Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $29,000
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 Track Six-Speed Manual $29,500
Genesis Coupe 3.8 3.8-liter V6 Track ZF Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $31,000
Note: Add $750 freight charge

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[alf]

wow. not bad for a hyundai.

[JHizzleX]

im loving this car more and more..and pretty much set on swapping the Si for one of these bad boys

[al]

it's gonna be the best deal on the market ... and I am not one to jock Hyundai

[Agent S14]

it's gonna be the best deal on the market ... and I am not one to jock Hyundai

hopefully pushes nissan to make a competetive FR for the genesis and replace that horrid SE-R.

[Drift Gangsta]

hopefully pushes nissan to make a competetive FR for the genesis and replace that horrid SE-R.
oh i could only hope :eek9:

[94egg]

nice platform to work on, will be interesting what people will do with it and what aftermarket goodies will come out for it

[FbodTrek]

Yes, they finally convinced me- I'm buying one. That car is gonna do wonderful things in the future, i'll bet money on it.

[DA_LsVtAk]

hmmmmmm ill wait for more competition, although these cars are looking very good

[unitedelements]

pretty good

[Rybo]

damn this is a good deal, i wonder how this is gonna stack up to the v6 camaro which starts at 23K

[i-vtec195]

it's gonna be the best deal on the market ... and I am not one to jock Hyundai

eh, amongst em. i think a mid-13 second wrx starting at 26,000 is the deal to go with. especially with the slew of upgrades from the 08-09 year.

still, a very appealing option.

[super cirrus]

awesome. Cant wait to see what they do tuned.

[E-DUBB]

awesome!

[IIIVOVE]

how tunable is this 2.0?

[VH_Supra26]

i dont get why the v6 dont come turbo

[E-DUBB]

im debating whether i should trade my car in for one!

:Ohnoez:

[VH_Supra26]

You gave me a good idea for a poll.

[Drift Gangsta]

nice car, but i voted no cause i'll need to wait to see its competitors

[E-DUBB]

http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/images/Genesis-Coupe/Exterior/gencoupesidediff2.jpg

:leghump:

[i-vtec195]

how tunable is this 2.0?

isn't it a shared platform with another manufacturer? mitsu, iirc? :dunno:

[al]

eh, amongst em. i think a mid-13 second wrx starting at 26,000 is the deal to go with. especially with the slew of upgrades from the 08-09 year.

still, a very appealing option.

Yeah, I agree. But $2.3k difference is significant amongst the frugal crowd (Jews, Indians, Filipinos). Not to mention the 100k warranty and the 1-year take back incentive. Good value.

[OdyOwnage]

I WILL do it!

I see some good potential in these cars and in Hyundai's future.

[DC]

eh, amongst em. i think a mid-13 second wrx starting at 26,000 is the deal to go with. especially with the slew of upgrades from the 08-09 year.

still, a very appealing option.

Performance aside, the Genesis offers better amenities/options than the WRX.

[AzNVi3t2007]

damn good prices.!

[dantheman]

FYI the 2.0 turbo is a 4B11. yes hyundai is snarfing motors from mitsu again and im ok with it.

once i get the GTO paid for i plan on trading the altima in on one of these for a daily.

[i-vtec195]

Performance aside, the Genesis offers better amenities/options than the WRX.

can you name some of the options that the wrx doesn't have?



FYI the 2.0 turbo is a 4B11. yes hyundai is snarfing motors from mitsu again and im ok with it.



that's what i thought. big plus, imo. nothing like starting with a stout block.

[DC]

can you name some of the options that the wrx doesn't have?


The Genesis has the following available features: HID headlights, proximity keyfob and push-start ignition, leather interior, and Bluetooth.

I would absolutely love the WRX if it would come with these features. I know people don't usually buy Subaru's for comfort and luxury features, but it would sure be nice to get that extra value on top of the great performance.

[gismo4]

how tunable is this 2.0?

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Hyundai-Genesis-Coupew_206384.htm?Ref=Blog

gt30r upgrade.

[i-vtec195]

The Genesis has the following available features: HID headlights, proximity keyfob and push-start ignition, leather interior, and Bluetooth.

I would absolutely love the WRX if it would come with these features. I know people don't usually buy Subaru's for comfort and luxury features, but it would sure be nice to get that extra value on top of the great performance.


"available" doesn't count for much. i was thinking along the lines of the laundry list of 08-09 wrx upgrades that justified keeping the 08 on the market as a completely different car while the 09 had an almost identical price tag. if you add what the 09 upgraded as "available" options, you'd probably be talking about $8k in upgrades.

[brooklyngenius]

Competition speaking wouldnt this car be shooting at the Z and G37 with the V6 model?

I'm not saying it's better or worse, just stating its competition.

[dantheman]

Competition speaking wouldnt this car be shooting at the Z and G37 with the V6 model?

I'm not saying it's better or worse, just stating its competition.
its primary competitors are the mustang GT and the 350/370z

[JHizzleX]

i think it has a wide range of competition. stock with only 210 hp thats in Si and Cobalt SS range. but even with stock turbo i think you could easily push it up to WRX/Ralliart/MS3 range and on up the the 370z mustang and others

judging from the way my car responds to bolt-ons granted it has a bigger turbo, i would still expect this car with the same motor to get some pretty decent gains

[DC]

"available" doesn't count for much. i was thinking along the lines of the laundry list of 08-09 wrx upgrades that justified keeping the 08 on the market as a completely different car while the 09 had an almost identical price tag. if you add what the 09 upgraded as "available" options, you'd probably be talking about $8k in upgrades.

Whether those options are listed as available or standard, it would be nice if the WRX at least offered the aforementioned features for those willing to pay the price. The bar for standard features has certainly been raised by this Genesis. Some of the other brands (Nissan, Mazda) have already caught on.

Even with the argument that those extra features would push the price into STI territory, the STI only has the HID's and Bluetooth.

I would really just like the push-start ignition to be a standard feature on the WRX. I don't mind putting in retrofitted HID projectors and a Kenwood nav system if that's what it had to come down to. The JDM WRX (STI, I think) has push-start, so I don't see why we can't get it here.

[i-vtec195]

wrd. who really wants w rated rated dunlop sp01s, active center differential addition offering rwd bias, sport petal kit, what used to be a $3k ground kit with sti wing, sport seats that can accept a race harness, larger turbo, free-er flowing exhaust, etc as standard features when you can have push button start??






and, i'm not knocking the car, i love the concept, i was just fishing for features that were eye openers comparable to those listed above to justify the value against a competitor. :dunno:

[DC]

wrd. who really wants w rated rated dunlop sp01s, active center differential addition offering rwd bias, sport petal kit, what used to be a $3k ground kit with sti wing, sport seats that can accept a race harness, larger turbo, free-er flowing exhaust, etc as standard features when you can have push button start??






and, i'm not knocking the car, i love the concept, i was just fishing for features that were eye openers comparable to those listed above to justify the value against a competitor. :dunno:


Your points have been duly noted, but again, those are really just performance features, for the most part. The WRX clearly trumps the Genesis and most other comparable cars in the performance department. I'm just pointing out some of the minor conveniences and comforts that I wish Subaru offered.

[i-vtec195]

Your points have been duly noted, but again, those are really just performance features, for the most part. The WRX clearly trumps the Genesis and most other comparable cars in the performance department. I'm just pointing out some of the minor conveniences and comforts that I wish Subaru offered.

i agree that there's little things that make a car special. a few of the minor things that i didn't know mine offered until i got it was the sti-ish gauge sweep, the illuminated entry that dims out after you're in, the fact that the radio volume fades gradually as you turn it on and off. little things, but appreciated none-the-less.

[CK9887]

way too many trims...

[RoMoCOP]

yes. i currently have my dads sebring. :mad:

[DA_LsVtAk]

i agree that there's little things that make a car special. a few of the minor things that i didn't know mine offered until i got it was the sti-ish gauge sweep, the illuminated entry that dims out after you're in, the fact that the radio volume fades gradually as you turn it on and off. little things, but appreciated none-the-less.

wow thats pretty badass, i never knew that about the 08-09 wrx, those are really appealing cars to me, the one thing that is a make or break for some people is it being a wagon vs the genisis coupe being.... well.... a coupe... haha

i wish that nissan would step up their A game and bring out a new FR coupe that is a little smaller than the 350/370z with a inline 4 turbo. they seem to be too hot and heavy into this vq37 lately. and a silvia replacement would only boost their company's selling IMO.

im personally waiting on the toyota/subaru coupe ive been hearing about, if they havent canceled that project yet.

[i-vtec195]

09 also comes with 38 and 43% stiffer springs, and 1mm thicker sway bars front and rear. :)

[eN_2_Oh]

i think i'd get one. that sounds promising. at least until nissan steps up to the plate.

[koolaider]

how come the v6 don't come in turbo, that would be the shiettt

[Oni-San]

If I get one I'd get a base 2.0L and wait for turbo kits, but a 3.8L RWD V6 is tempting... :eek3dance

[projecks15]

you wont believe how many altima coupe owners on nicoclub.com is saying how the altima is a better car overall than the genesis coupe :facepalm: shit I'm willing to trade my car for this

[Mycah Leonhart]

I want the S16.

[inferno14u]

If I get one I'd get a base 2.0L and wait for turbo kits, but a 3.8L RWD V6 is tempting... :eek3dance

You won't have to wait long....HKS already has an upgrade kit fully developed and I'm sure that sport turbo upgrades from the Evo(turbo only) would only need to be reclocked to work. All internal mods should transfer over and fuel upgrades are ready as well. You could easily have double the hp two days after picking it up.:rock:

[JDM-Stylez]

www.thegenesiscoupe.com - This site will make you want one

The website shows it powersliding a lot.
I'd buy one. I might debadge it too lol. In the last ten years, when was there ever a I4 Turbo RWD car sold in the US? Exactly.

[Drift Gangsta]

the only flaw i can find in it is i wish they kept the front end off the concept because the production front end looks like ass imo but i'll wait till i see some aftermarket aero for the car :eek9:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Hyundai_Coup%C3%A8_Genesis.jpg/800px-Hyundai_Coup%C3%A8_Genesis.jpg

[Drift Gangsta]

Pye1Iy0bjxk

badass

[DC]

I'm suprised that I'm actually turned on by a Hyundai, and it's not the fact that it's a Hyundai that's gonna keep me away from buying this. I just don't want another coupe. If the four-door Genesis was the same platform and configuration, I'd get it.

[DA_LsVtAk]

www.thegenesiscoupe.com - This site will make you want one

The website shows it powersliding a lot.
I'd buy one. I might debadge it too lol. In the last ten years, when was there ever a I4 Turbo RWD car sold in the US? Exactly.

saturn sky,audi TT, i know there are a few more but i know what you mean

[FbodTrek]

eh, amongst em. i think a mid-13 second wrx starting at 26,000 is the deal to go with. especially with the slew of upgrades from the 08-09 year.

still, a very appealing option.

Except the WRX's look like something my cat threw up... Performance is great though admittedly. Can't get over the hideous design sadly :(

[i-vtec195]

Except the WRX's look like something my cat threw up... Performance is great though admittedly. Can't get over the hideous design sadly :(

the lip kit makes all the difference. i love the new styling. just overly bland without the kit.

[french fries]

How much does it weigh?

[projecks15]

http://www.gencoupe.com/general-discussion/1000-official-spotted-pre-release-thread-24.html

soo much sexxxx

[i-vtec195]

http://bkmania.com/bbs/data/bk_gallery/%EC%88%98%EC%A0%952.JPG


wrd.

[Replica]

can you name some of the options that the wrx doesn't have?
Not blowing up.

[subbie02carrera]

its still a crooked H.....:(

[Hiryuu]

Seen a Genesis Sedan around Katy :O

22k for the base model seems a bit expensive, but does seem like a worthwhile car :)

Only thing is that the Genesis Coupe is pretty damn heavy though, IIRC it weighs ~3500 lbs!

[FbodTrek]

Seen a Genesis Sedan around Katy :O

22k for the base model seems a bit expensive, but does seem like a worthwhile car :)

Only thing is that the Genesis Coupe is pretty damn heavy though, IIRC it weighs ~3500 lbs!

Fully optioned with the V6 perhaps.

[Hiryuu]

Fully optioned with the V6 perhaps.

Seems like the V6 weighs 3550 and the 2.0T will weigh 3450.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2009_hyundai_genesis_coupe_first_look/index.html

[french fries]

Seems like the V6 weighs 3550 and the 2.0T will weigh 3450.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2009_hyundai_genesis_coupe_first_look/index.html
Hmm.. Supra MkIV weight, powered by an I4T. Should be pretty good competition for a VW Golf or something.

[JHizzleX]

Hmm.. Supra MkIV weight, powered by an I4T. Should be pretty good competition for a VW Golf or something.

:really?:

:facepalm:

[VH_Supra26]

newbies...

[VashThaStampede]

Looks like a tibby sexed a G

[pizzaguy]

saturn sky,audi TT, i know there are a few more but i know what you mean
Audi TT's aren't RWD. ONly FWD or AWD. Oh yeah one more to the list Mazdaspeed Miata

[VH_Supra26]

im surprise that so many people would trade it their current car for the Genesis and that this Hyundai thread has gone to 4 pages. im recalling some of the older threads where some of y'all were saying how ugly the Genesis is and ect.

[DC]

Seen a Genesis Sedan around Katy :O

22k for the base model seems a bit expensive, but does seem like a worthwhile car :)

Only thing is that the Genesis Coupe is pretty damn heavy though, IIRC it weighs ~3500 lbs!
Saw one on Westy yesterday. I was largely unimpressed with it. Looked like a Mercedes with Civic headlights.

[Dorian]

i think i'd get one. that sounds promising. at least until nissan steps up to the plate.

Werd but I seriously doubt they will.

[ConceptVBS]

Seems like the V6 weighs 3550 and the 2.0T will weigh 3450.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2009_hyundai_genesis_coupe_first_look/index.html

Nope.

Curb weight (lbs.) 2.0T 3,294 V6 3389

http://www.gencoupe.com/69/2010_Hyundai_Coupe_eBrochure.pdf

[Boo]

damn this is a good deal, i wonder how this is gonna stack up to the v6 camaro which starts at 23K

I am personally torn between those two options. Granted if I purchased the Genesis coupe it would be the bare and base model turbo 4 to save weight. I think I am just going to put off my car purchasing for a year or so to see what kinda aftermarket support they have for the v6 camaro and such

[JHizzleX]

the only problem i have getting one of these...is at 23k do you know how many people will have this car by this time next year? it'll be like the new SRT4 or Civic Si all the people that would spend early mid 20s for a car, well a lot, will fall back and get one of these.

me personally i like having a car that i see another of once a month on the road

[i-vtec195]

Nope.

Curb weight (lbs.) 2.0T 3,294 V6 3389

http://www.gencoupe.com/69/2010_Hyundai_Coupe_eBrochure.pdf

still a bit heavy. :o

[TurboFC3C]

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[Drift Gangsta]

:2cooleek: @ the red one

[TurboFC3C]

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[rg3777]

no kdm wheels lol

[i-vtec195]

can't go wrong with te's... :) some pretty sick offsets, too.

[OdyOwnage]

im surprise that so many people would trade it their current car for the Genesis and that this Hyundai thread has gone to 4 pages. im recalling some of the older threads where some of y'all were saying how ugly the Genesis is and ect.

lol

[al]

you wont believe how many altima coupe owners on nicoclub.com is saying how the altima is a better car overall than the genesis coupe :facepalm: shit I'm willing to trade my car for this

They're just bitter they didn't do the right thing and buy the G35 coupe instead. Altima Coupe 2.5 is the Facepalm Edition.

[ItBeMeeh]

Dang.

I likes.

[damn itzcharles]

im surprise that so many people would trade it their current car for the Genesis and that this Hyundai thread has gone to 4 pages. im recalling some of the older threads where some of y'all were saying how ugly the Genesis is and ect.

I'm sure if you drove a Civic, you'd be more than happy to trade with anything :P

They're just bitter they didn't do the right thing and buy the G35 coupe instead. Altima Coupe 2.5 is the Facepalm Edition.

:rofl:

[Agent S14]

They're just bitter they didn't do the right thing and buy the G35 coupe instead. Altima Coupe 2.5 is the Facepalm Edition.

girls love this car,its a good money maker.

[aliensporez]

As the former owner of two Hyundai's I can attest that Hyundai is a high quality builder. Probably the most underrated manufacturer in the world right now. If their Genesis sedan can beat out Lexus, they must be doing something right.

I was very surprised they didn't try to stuff the 4.6L V8 from the Genesis sedan into the coupe (they said it wouldn't fit). But considering gas prices will probably go up again, it's probably a good choice.

Honestly, I want this car. I've wanted it every since it was leaked 2 yrs ago. The only question as to whether I will get it will be if I can fit my two kids in the back seat.

[aliensporez]

As far as the Altima Coupe vs Genesis coupe argument?

Altima Coupe = FWD
Genesis Coupe = RWD

Besides, I don't think they're aiming at the Altima Coupe... they're aiming at the G37.

"According to Hyundai, the short list of Genesis coupe competitors includes the Infiniti G37, BMW 335i coupe, Ford Mustang GT, Mazda RX-8, and Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, though a comparison of specs reveals the G37 matters most." - MotorTrend

[HPorkchopD]

Saw this at the Auto Show...pretty sweet looking.

[gismo4]

They're just bitter they didn't do the right thing and buy the G35 coupe instead. Altima Coupe 2.5 is the Facepalm Edition.

lol, nice.

[E-DUBB]

http://bkmania.com/bbs/data/bk_gallery/S73F0888.JPG
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUU-

[projecks15]

As far as the Altima Coupe vs Genesis coupe argument?

Altima Coupe = FWD
Genesis Coupe = RWD

Besides, I don't think they're aiming at the Altima Coupe... they're aiming at the G37.

"According to Hyundai, the short list of Genesis coupe competitors includes the Infiniti G37, BMW 335i coupe, Ford Mustang GT, Mazda RX-8, and Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, though a comparison of specs reveals the G37 matters most." - MotorTrend

yea i know theyre not aim at the altima coupe but everybody in the forum thinks they are and already talking shit like the altima can beat the genesis. Damn idiots..for fuck sake the genesis has projectors! PROJECTORS!!

[BrapKiLz]

it's gonna be the best deal on the market ... and I am not one to jock Hyundai

You are correct sir, and I do not like Hyundai either.

[blackout01]

wow that car is sexy, I hope they have them here in Spain. I got a SEAT Leon Id gladly trade in for that!

[friedrice101]

props for Hyundai giving their buyers a variety of choices :thumb:

[Replica]

I fear this car will be the next tC. I love it so far though.

[E-DUBB]

http://bkmania.com/bbs/data/bk_gallery/S73F0888.JPG

same car in this video. (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Genesis-Coupe_208071.htm)

video 2 (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Genesis-Coupe_208069.htm)

sounds good too.

[DC]

I fear this car will be the next tC. I love it so far though.

I know it's "only" a Hyundai, but please don't insult this car. It has more promise than a Scion ever will.